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Hydrogenics and partners win major hydrogen energy storage R&D and demo project in Europe

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Hydrogenics Corporation, together with eight other partners, has won a major energy storage R&D and demonstration project in Europe. Called “Don Quichote,” the project includes a financial contribution of €2.86 million (US$3.7

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Daimler establishes Mercedes-Benz Energy GmbH for stationary energy storage

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Daimler AG has established Mercedes-Benz Energy GmbH to take over the development and global sale of Mercedes-Benz brand stationary energy storage ( earlier post ) with immediate effect. Daimler AG, with ACCUMOTIVE, began delivery of domestic storage solutions for the German market in April.

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Nissan and 4R Energy partner with Green Charge Networks for commercial energy storage featuring second-life EV batteries

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Nissan Motor Company and Green Charge Networks, a provider of commercial energy storage, are partnering to deploy second-life Li-ion vehicle batteries for stationary commercial energy storage in the US and international markets. General availability is targeted for Q4 2015. formed in 2010. Earlier post.).

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ACCURE Battery Intelligence secures €7.2M investment to expand battery safety and performance software

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ACCURE Battery Intelligence , a developer of predictive analytics software to ensure battery safety, performance and extended life for energy storage, electric vehicles, and other applications, secured a €7.2-million million ($7.8-million) million) investment.

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EC presents action plan for critical raw materials

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For e-car batteries and energy storage alone, Europe will for instance need up to 18 times more lithium by 2030 and up to 60 times more by 2050. A number of raw materials are essential for Europe to lead the green and digital transition and remain the world’s first industrial continent. —Maroš Šef?ovi?,

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BloombergNEF annual battery price survey finds prices fell 6% from 2020 to 2021

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Packs in the US and Europe cost 40% and 60% higher, respectively. It is at around this price point that automakers should be able to produce and sell mass-market EVs at the same price (and with the same margin) as comparable internal combustion vehicles in some markets.

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Volvo Buses launches new BZL Electric chassis; single- and double-decker applications

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The new Volvo BZL Electric is based on proven and successful technologies already implemented in Europe. —Dan Pettersson, Head of International at Volvo Buses. Energy storage capacity. All the chassis and driveline components have been developed and manufactured by Volvo. Max output one/two motors. Up to 470 kWh.

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