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Harnessing energy from idle electric vehicles to replenish the power grid

Innovation News Network

University of Waterloo harnessing the power of idled electric vehicles to recharge the power grid in Canada. The post Harnessing energy from idle electric vehicles to replenish the power grid appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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How do sodium-ion batteries charge within seconds – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Scientists at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology ( KAIST ) have made a groundbreaking advancement in battery technology with the invention of a new sodium-ion battery that can charge within seconds. This innovative development could revolutionize the way we use and think about energy storage in the future.

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China EV maker Nio has completed 40 mn battery swaps so far – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Swapping could help to ease the strain on power grids at peak times when drivers recharge, but industry analysts and executives expect it would only become feasible if batteries become more standardised.

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China’s Nio and CATL team up to develop longer life batteries – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Swapping could help to ease the strain on power grids at peak times when drivers recharge, but industry analysts and executives expect it will only become mainstream if batteries become more standardised.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

Green Car Congress

Initial consumer experiences with PEVs—their real-world driving range, cost, safety, reliability, and ease of recharging and resale—will exert a significant influence over mainstream consumers’ perceptions of PEVs. News stories are already describing the “hype” associated with the campaign for PEVs. BEVs vs. PHEVS.

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smart vision EQ fortwo autonomous electric concept for ride sharing; emodying all of CASE

Green Car Congress

If the car is unoccupied, information about local events, the weather, news or the time can be displayed. Electric: The smart vision EQ fortwo features a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 30 kWh. When not in use, it makes its way independently to a charging station to load up with new energy.

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

Cars That Think

The winds had barely died down when electric-power specialists and others began calling for a radical overhaul of Puerto Rico’s electricity networks, one that would emphasize renewable energy, distributed generation, and, critically, microgrids. A microgrid is like a miniaturized, tightly controlled version of a power grid.