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JERA and Toyota deploy first large capacity Sweep Energy Storage System with second-life batteries

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JERA, the largest power generation company in Japan, responsible for about 30% of Japan’s electricity, and Toyota Motor have built and deployed the first large-capacity “Sweep Energy Storage System”. The project plans to operate grid storage batteries for recharge and discharge operations, connected to the Chubu Electric Power Grid Co.,

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What Is Bidirectional Charging? Understanding the Benefits for Both Drivers and Businesses

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In one-directional charging, alternating current (AC) electricity is converted to direct current (DC) energy that’s stored in an EV battery to power the car. With a bidirectional charger, the converter can transform the car’s DC energy back into AC electricity and pass it along to another recipient.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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PHEVLERs are defined as PHEVs with sufficient battery capacity for all electric driving of twice the average daily distance. [ PHEVLERs make our electric grid more efficient. [ 15 ] Electric power grids are designed with capacity to serve the highest power peaks demanded (e.g.

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SAE Hybrid Standards Committee: Works In Progress For 2009

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However, J1711 will retain a “utility factor” component to determine the relative fuel economy of a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicle in charge-depleting mode. The revised Recommended Practice will focus on PHEVs and be coordinated with both California Air Resources Board (CARB) and International Standardization Organization (ISO) standards.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contains both an electric powertrain and an internal combustion engine. . If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contains both an electric powertrain and an internal combustion engine. . If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. THE BOTTOM LINE.