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ABB wins $1B order for offshore wind power connection

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ABB has won an order worth around $1 billion from the Dutch-German transmission grid operator TenneT to supply a power link connecting offshore North Sea wind farms to the German mainland grid. million households with wind-generated electricity. This is the largest power transmission order in ABB’s history.

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New Jersey resuscitates offshore wind with two new projects

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Photo: Ocean Wind 1 Ørsted dealt New Jersey a massive blow by canceling 2.2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind last year, but the state just added 3.7 New Jersey was expected to announce another offshore wind solicitation at the beginning of 2024, and it’s delivered. GW of new projects to its pipeline.

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Nissan introduces new Townstar LCV in gasoline and electric versions

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In Europe, Nissan revealed the next-generation compact Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV), the Townstar. These connected services will be presented via an 8-inch touchscreen, which is linked to a 10-inch digital combimeter in front of the driver in the fully electric all-new Townstar.

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TEPCO and Toyota develop stationary storage battery system using EV batteries

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This system will be installed in the Eurus Tashirotai Wind Farm by Toyota Tsusho Corporation and Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation, and the four companies will begin a collaborative verification project around fall of this year.

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ABB commissions world’s highest capacity HVDC Light underwater power link

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The 500-megawatt (MW) HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) Light transmission connection is the highest capacity link of its kind, based on voltage source converter (VSC) technology, to go into commercial operation. The new link also facilitates power trading between the two countries and connects Ireland to the European grid.

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Volvo Cars’ connected safety technology can alert drivers of accidents ahead – ET Auto

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You’re driving down a winding country road. With our new Accident Ahead Alert, we introduce another pioneering connected safety feature in Volvo cars : for the first time, cars can alert drivers of accidents ahead directly using real-time data from a traffic management centre. It’s impossible to see beyond the road in front of you.

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Bosch showcasing wide range of future commercial vehicle technologies at NACV; automated, connected and electric

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At the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV) in Atlanta this week, Bosch is showcasing its portfolio of automated, connected and electrified technologies for commercial vehicles. The Bosch Central Gateway (CGW) enables secure connectivity in commercial vehicles. Thermal management.

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