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

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Part 1 of this two-part blog discusses the challenges facing electric utilities – both electricity generators and grid operators – with electric vehicle (EV) adoption coinciding with the electrification of buildings, heating, and industry.

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Honda tests next-generation INDYCAR internal combustion engine; full hybrid unit in 2024

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The hybrid technology will include a motor, inverter, and electric storage device that will create energy recovery from the braking system. HPD specializes in the design and development of powertrain, chassis, electronics and performance parts, as well as technical and race support.

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Volkswagen commissions fast-charging park with 570 kWh of second-life MEB cell modules

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At the Zwickau vehicle plant, Volkswagen commissioned the first fast-charging park in Saxony supplied with energy largely from a power storage container (PSC). The PSC is an electricity storage unit and consists of 96 cell modules with a net capacity of 570 kWh.

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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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The system expands the possibilities for fleets who want convenient, efficient EV charging as well as electricity storage solutions.”. This project demonstrates innovative ways to utilize vehicle battery storage at fleet scale to power the vehicle, add resiliency to our facilities and support the grid.

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

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The entity will thus offer a turnkey service for the sales network: optimized transport of vehicles, supply of spare parts (Re-Cycle Center), renovation, storage, production of photos and videos and their online availability. to vehicle fleets and shared mobility players, such as the ZITY electric car-sharing service.

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ENGIE New Ventures increases investment in 2nd-life battery company Connected Energy

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Connected Energy’s E-STOR, a stationary energy storage technology that extends the life of electric vehicle batteries by 5-10 years, is deployed whenever flexible, modular and short or longer-term electricity storage systems are needed.

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Total to acquire battery-maker Saft in US$1.1-billion deal

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As part of the reasoned opinion that it must issue in accordance with market regulations, the Supervisory Board has also announced its intention to recommend that its shareholders tender their shares. The combination of Saft and Total will enable Saft to become the Group’s spearhead in electricity storage.

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