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BMW i home energy storage system integrates 2nd-life i3 vehicle batteries

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BMW i announced a home stationary energy storage system solution integrating its BMW i3 vehicle battery at EVS 29 in Montréal. Utilizing real-time energy readings, the system can measure the available energy supply and demand, making the necessary calculations to determine the optimal time to charge or discharge the system.

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ORNL demos 20 kW bi-directional wireless charging on UPS PHEV truck; 11" air gap, >92% efficiency

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With its bi-directional design, the system also supports use of the vehicle’s batteries for energy storage. Doing so would give energy flexibility to a fleet owner’s business, and help better manage on-site generation such as solar power. UPS appreciates the Department of Energy’s support on this effort.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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The performance of the ReFactory will also relate to the ability to generate closed-loop supply flows with controlled costs (reuse, recycling for repair), and to develop new value-added skills (retrofitting, dismantling, fleet maintenance, preparation of batteries for the second life, etc.)

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The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 2

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The management platform can direct charging using a demand-response solution so that charging takes place when the grid load is lower – for example, in the early morning hours for home and fleet depot charging. Flexibility: develop local flexibility markets, demand response programs and energy-efficiency programs.

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Roev’s electric ute plans explained: Conversions now, manufacturing its own vehicle by 2026

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2023 Roev electric Toyota Hilux is being targetted at fleets. It will be market demand that determines what versions of the electric Hilux the newly-formed Roev team will manufacture from 2023. Little wonder Roev is targeting fleets and governments. Will the Roev EV ute be capable? We don’t think we can get below that.”.

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Electric Vehicles Open-up New Business Opportunities

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Manufacturing Infrastructure Software Development Training and Skill Development Retrofitting Fleet operation Dealership and Franchise Maintenance and Repair. You may think about the integration of solar panels to the charging station along with the grid connection. How does the software development related to electric vehicles?