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Iron-air batteries, dynamic wireless charging, EQS first drive: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS establishes the serene side of a growing cohort of large electric luxury cars. And are iron-air batteries good for a smart-energy grid? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A dynamic wireless charging project could put the tech on the Interstate in Indiana.

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Is the UK energy grid prepared for further electric car uptake?

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With recent changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) giving motorists a not-so-subtle shove towards maybe choosing an ultra-low emission vehicle as their

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US solar grid project takes step forward

Green Cars News

The Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems that are funded by the US Department of Energy have moved forward with the announcement that Saft will supply one of the projects with a lithium-ion battery system for energy storage. Tags: Green cars Latest news.

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European Commission proposes transport and energy investments

Green Cars News

The European Commission has put forward plans for a new €50billion funding plan that would speed up investments in energy grids, roads, pipelines and high speed broadband.

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Australia gets charged up by Coulomb

Green Cars News

With the first mass produced electric vehicles scheduled to arrive in Australia in 2010; and most manufacturers expecting to release models in 2012; the country is having to act fast to establish the necessary infrastructure to make its green car ambitions a reality.

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General Motors opens new battery systems lab

Green Cars News

Around 90 per cent of the electricity used for battery testing can be returned to the local energy grid. Tags: Green cars Latest news general motors Global Battery Systems Lab GM.