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

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They will be called upon to supply between 30 and 50 sales outlets every day over a distance of between 60 and 100 km (37 to 62 miles). This will provide sufficient energy to run the equivalent of some 30 electric trucks for a year.

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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. The system utilizes BMW i3 high-voltage batteries and can be expanded to incorporate second-life batteries as they become available in the market. ChargeForward.

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Mitsubishi Heavy to Enter Lithium-ion Secondary (Rechargeable) Battery Business

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(MHI) has decided to build a commercial production verification plant in Nagasaki Prefecture and launch its operation by autumn 2010 in a move toward the company’s full-scale entry into the lithium-ion secondary (rechargeable) battery market.

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Intelligent Energy announces US$1.8B deal for ~27K telecom towers in India; fuel cell power for ~70%; landmark in fuel cell deployment

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UK-based fuel cell developer Intelligent Energy will purchase contracts from GTL Limited to supply energy-management services across more than 27,400 telecom towers in India—about 6.4% This deal sets a significant precedent for shaping India’s energy future. of the country’s total. —Henri Winand.

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Sandia study finds underground geologic storage of hydrogen could boost transportation, energy security

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Geologic storage of hydrogen gas could make it economically possible to produce and distribute large quantities of hydrogen fuel for a growing fuel cell electric vehicle market. Such storage options, Dedrick said, are needed to realize the full potential of hydrogen for transportation.

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Elcora acquires vanadium sites in quest to further position in battery technologies

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This strategic acquisition supports Elcora’s plan to enhance both its mining and energy storage solutions by adding additional markets related to battery technologies. Vanadium’s role in the growing energy grid storage will increase over the coming years.

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Why Level 2 Electric Vehicle Chargers Are the Dominant Choice for EV Charging

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Level 2 chargers are the ultimate go-to solution because they can be installed practically everywhere. After all, Level 2 chargers use the standard 240V electrical supply, while DCFC requires 480V and additional permitting. Charge up while you shop! Going to the office? Charge up while you work! According to J.D. Power’s U.S.