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Renault Trucks and Nestlé Switzerland partner on all-electric medium-duty refrigerated truck

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A second identical vehicle will be joining the Nestlé Switzerland fleet in September. The electric truck features a 103 kW motor and two Li-ion packs with a total capacity of 170 kWh. These vehicles can reach a maximum speed of 90 km/h (56 mph) and have a system of recovering energy during braking.

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

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The battery storage system also includes a voltage converter and power electronics to manage the energy flow between renewable energy sources, the house interface, and the Li-Ion high-voltage battery from the BMW i3. The system has been designed to be integrated into the house energy supply chain.