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Ener1 Partners With Russias Federal Grid Company to Develop Grid Energy Storage Opportunities

Green Car Congress

signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Russia’s Federal Grid Company (FGC) to help develop new opportunities to use high-performance battery systems to improve the reliability and performance of the Russian electricity system, which is facing record setting demand on an aging grid. Tags: Batteries Russia Smart Grid.

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Ukraine confirms second batch of Starlink terminals from Elon Musk have arrived

Teslarati

Starlink has been very useful in the besieged country, as it has helped Ukraine stay connected to the internet despite the ongoing war against Russia. Prior to the arrival of Starlink terminals, Ukraine’s internet connection was seemingly being disrupted.

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Tesla pledges to keep Ukrainian workers’ employment and salary if they serve in military

Teslarati

Tesla employees from Ukraine who have been asked to return to their country to fight in the ongoing war against Russia will keep their employment and be paid their salary for three months. Following the three months, Tesla would reassess the conflict in the region and their employees’ situation to decide what should be done next.

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The demand for charging piles is getting more and more popular

Setec Powerr

It cannot be ignored that the market prospects of new energy vehicles and their charging piles in Russia are promising in the future. In recent years, Russia has introduced intensive measures to encourage energy conservation and the development of new energy vehicles in the country. This is not an isolated case.

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The Global Outlook of Electric Vehicles

Blink Charging

While most charging takes place at home with residential EV chargers , public Level 2 and DC fast chargers are needed for drivers who lack access or need to charge during travel. In addition, there have been worldwide supply chain issues for battery materials, as Russia supplies 20% of the world’s high purity nickel.

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EV Charging Solutions for Soaring Electricity Prices in Europe

Setec Powerr

And there are no signs that the energy crisis will improve anytime soon, as Russia says it will not fully restore gas supplies to Europe until Western sanctions are lifted. For DC charging up to 50 kW, 75 cents per kilowatt hour will be charged at Allego from the effective date (previously 70 cents).

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