Remove Cost Of Remove France Remove Grid Remove Industrial
article thumbnail

Groupe Renault launching large-scale V2G trials with fleet of 15 Zoe EVs

Green Car Congress

Groupe Renault is beginning the first large-scale pilot schemes in alternating-current, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging in electric vehicles. Following these, more pilot schemes will be introduced in France, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden and Denmark. Establish common standards, the basic requirement for an industrial-scale roll-out.

Fleet 268
article thumbnail

BNEF: energy storage is a $1.2-trillion investment opportunity to 2040

Green Car Congress

The falling cost of batteries is set to drive a boom in the installation of energy storage systems around the world in the years from now to 2040, according to the latest annual forecast from research company Bloomberg NEF (BNEF). China, the US, India, Japan, Germany, France, Australia, South Korea and the UK will be the leading countries.

article thumbnail

ION ENergy exits stealth mode with launch of UDYR 48V Li-ion battery for two- and three-wheelers

Green Car Congress

Total cost of ownership for many electric vehicles is quickly reaching cost parity with traditional combustion engine models, but only if the asset is properly managed. In combination, UDYR’s features give a preview into the future of smart charging, Vehicle-to-Grid technologies, and EV fleet management.

Li-ion 250
article thumbnail

“Project Volt Gas Volt” proposes long-term financing plan to support widespread implementation of power-to-gas systems

Green Car Congress

Although they are targeting an initial implementation France, they see it as broadly applicable. The hydrogen is combined with CO 2 to produce methane, which is pumped into and stored in the existing natural gas grid and used like natural gas for use in power generation, transportation, or other thermal and industrial uses.

Volt 334
article thumbnail

Exploring the adoption of EVs in the US, Europe and China; charging scenarios and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Source: “Electric Vehicle Grid Integration”. The report identifies insights about the choice of charging infrastructure in each region that will both maximize benefits to consumers (thus helping to drive EV adoption) and maximize benefits to the grid from greater EV use. —“Electric Vehicle Grid Integration”.

Europe 244
article thumbnail

Smith School lifecycle study highlights importance for algae-derived biodiesel of co-product utilization and optimizing and decarbonizing every step of the supply chain

Green Car Congress

In a paper published in the RSC journal Energy & Environmental Science , the team said these steps include smart co-product utilization; decarbonization of the electricity and heat grids as well as indirect energy requirements for fertilizer; transport; and building material. for conventional diesel from the United States. MJ/MJ and 0.9

Oil-Sands 236
article thumbnail

Scenario study suggests increased vehicle electrification in Europe increases demand for gas in power sector; limited ability for power-to-gas

Green Car Congress

The study is based on a set of scenarios for 2050 of electrification in five European countries: Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), France (FR), Germany (DE) and the Netherlands (NL). The model results show that the social costs of a full electrification path towards 2050 vary significantly, ranging from 0.5%

Gas 210