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Liacon introduces new 12V Group 31 LFP battery with a 4000+ cycle life

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Delivery fleets, marine vessels, recreational vehicles, renewable energy storage, and construction equipment all use this standard. The LFP battery’s energy storage capacity is superior to typical lead acid units, and its stable discharge curve mitigates damage to sensitive electronics.

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Hitachi ABB Power Grids launches EV charging system for large-scale e-mobility: Grid-eMotion Fleet

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Hitachi ABB Power Grids has launched Grid-eMotion Fleet, a scalable, modular and fully customizable solution for large-scale EV charging of smart public and commercial transport. Grid-eMotion Fleet comes in standard containers that integrate the grid connection and charging systems.

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Rhombus Energy Solutions announces UL 1741SA certification for its high-power charging systems for fleet EVs

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Rhombus Energy Solutions announced the certification of its high-power 60 kW AC to DC Power Conditioning System (PCS) charger unit to Underwriter Laboratories UL 1741 & 1741-SA standards. UL 1741 is UL’s Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources.

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EDF-commissioned GNA study finds current and emerging electric heavy-duty trucks and charging systems capable of meeting most fleet needs

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GNA modeled the impact of electrification on those fleets under a series of scenarios including managed charging and deployment of on-site solar and storage. However, despite those long-term savings, charging infrastructure investments required for Class 8 fleets are significant and can vary dramatically.

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Groupe Renault launching large-scale V2G trials with fleet of 15 Zoe EVs

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A fleet of fifteen Zoe vehicles with V2G charging will be introduced in Europe over the course of 2019 to develop future offerings in reversible charging and to lay the groundwork for the future standards. In this way, the electricity grid optimizes the supply of local renewable energy and reduces infrastructure costs.

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ISE Standardizing Energy Storage Systems Controls Interface to Allow Easier Use By Other Manufacturers

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ISE Corporation, which has been developing and incorporating its energy storage systems into its own heavy-duty drive systems since 1999, is now standardizing its controls interface to allow other manufacturers more easily to integrate ISE energy storage technologies into their own applications. Click to enlarge.

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Sardinia orders 98 more Solaris electric buses

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Solaris is currently fulfilling another contract for the CTM operator for the delivery of 18 electric buses that will join the city fleet in July of this year. The Urbino electric buses will be powered by energy from Solaris High Energy batteries. Rapid charging using pantographs will ensure full-day operation on the routes.

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