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Japan V2G demonstrator project using EVs as virtual power plant resource; METI funding

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Seven companies—Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. TEPCO Power Grid, Inc.; Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC); SHIZUOKA GAS Co., Stabilizing the power grid requires the use of thermal power but this incurs costs in owning and maintaining such power generating plants. and Hitachi Solutions, Ltd.—have

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Nissan and 4R Energy develop new EV charging system combining solar and Li-ion batteries

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Nissan Motor Co., 95 kWh storage battery (AESC); Grid management unit with rated power output of 200 kW. This new system will enable electric vehicles, which do not emit any CO 2 when driven, to be charged through a completely renewable energy source. Sanyo Denki Co., 3 quick chargers (50 kW); and.

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Volvo Buses officially launches the all-new plug-in Electric Hybrid bus

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The Volvo Electric Hybrid Driveline is an extension of the well-proven driveline used in the Volvo 7900 Hybrid. The difference lies in a more powerful electric motor, increased energy storage and equipment for overhead conductive opportunity charging. Volvo Electric Hybrid drive system. Diesel engine.

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Toyota installs electric mobility sharing station at Toyota City model eco district

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has installed a Smart Mobility Park electric mobility charging station at Toyota Ecoful Town, its low-carbon society model district located in Toyota City. Energy Management and Power Generation, Storage and Supply. Chargers single phase AC 200 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 15 A. Earlier post.).

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