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Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

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Toyota shared highlights of new internal research evaluating the environmental impact and cost of ownership between a PHEV and a BEV. Using the “Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Technologies” (GREET) model, researchers found that the production of a PHEV emits less GHG since it uses a smaller, lighter weight battery.

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Volkswagen launches PowerCo for global battery business; €20B investment; standard factories

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From Salzgitter, the company will manage international factory operations, the further development of cell technology, the vertical integration of the value chain and the supply of machinery and equipment to the factories. Looking ahead, further products such as major storage systems for the energy grid are planned.

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Tesla car batteries are being used in a study on how EVs could help power the grid

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In an announcement on Wednesday, the University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia stated that it would be recruiting Tesla owners across the globe to analyze if the all-electric vehicles’ spare battery capacity could be utilized to support the energy grid — and perhaps even power homes in the near future.

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How EVs Charge Your Sustainability Strategy

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This is why it’s a good idea to switch your fleet from internal combustion engine vehicles to EVs. And while the energy grid is slowly becoming more “clean” as suppliers switch to renewable sources, business owners can also make a difference. However, emissions are about more than just the tailpipe.

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15 Graphs That Explain the State of AI in 2024

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The report notes that the variance between models is due to factors including model size, data center energy efficiency, and the carbon intensity of energy grids. And they have a hefty carbon footprint The AI Index team also estimated the carbon footprint of certain large language models. AI can’t beat humans at everything.

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

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In one International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) study on installation costs , the average cost of installing a single networked L2 charger was $2,836. By using a L2 charger, you can conveniently recharge your EV overnight while minimizing your effect on your monthly utility bill and local energy grid. Power’s U.S.

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German Automakers Propsing Integrated Global Standard for a Modular Connector System for EV Charging

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A globally integrated standard is to ensure that customers always have direct and easy access to the energy grid, independent of vehicle brand and supplier of electric energy. Earlier post.). The modular connector system consisting of core and extension is applicable to all standard charging scenarios.

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