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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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Already existing highly efficient gas CHP systems additionally generate local heat and power at the factories. New plants in Germany and Europe are planned with a CO 2 -neutral energy supply from the start: Already, the entire electricity demand of the smart plant in Hambach (France) is obtained from renewable energy sources.

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

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Following in-vehicle usage, the BMW i3 battery retains most of its original capacity, thus continuing to offer years of emissions free power storage and expanding the sustainability concept beyond the individual vehicle life. The “plug and play” nature of the BMW i3 battery application in this system is a key element in its design.

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BMW Group plants stepping up activities in balancing-power market to contribute to grid stability

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With this business model, we can help stabilize the grid and expand the use of sustainably-generated electricity. Through intelligent connectivity and management of electricity producers, consumers and storage options, we are helping shape the energy grid of the future. Joachim Kolling, head of BMW Energy Services.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

Driivz

Advantages of Smart Energy Management for Fleets. The USEF delivers a single common standard to ensure that smart energy products and implementations easily integrate to create a more sustainable, green energy market. Implementing USEF enables large-scale deployment of smart energy grids.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The three leading new options to re-supply our autos with energy are charging at home, battery swap stations and fast charge stations. The whole operation could take less than five minutes, pretty much the same amount of time many people spend filling their gas tanks at stations today.