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EEA: large-scale roll-out of EVs will help EU shift to green transport, but may challenge power grid

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However, widespread use of such vehicles would pose challenges for Europe’s power grid in meeting increased electricity demand. A larger number of electric cars on the road may pose future challenges for Europe’s power production capacities and put stress on existing power grids. Source: EEA.

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BMW previews future electric SUV with faster charging, more range

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. “Our customers can feed electrical energy stored in the vehicle back into their own house, electrical devices like your e-bike or the public power grid,” explained BMW chairman Oliver Zipse, in a statement that was cited from the automaker’s Annual Conference this week.

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BMW previews future electric SUV with faster charging, more range

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. “Our customers can feed electrical energy stored in the vehicle back into their own house, electrical devices like your e-bike or the public power grid,” explained BMW chairman Oliver Zipse, in a statement that was cited from the automaker’s Annual Conference this week.

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Toyota providing mobile retail fuel cell vehicle to support reconstruction in Fukushima Prefecture

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Furthermore, working towards the realization of a carbon-neutral society by 2050, AEON TOHOKU and Toyota, together with Futaba Town and Namie Town, wish to contribute to the creation of a sustainable community of the future that utilizes hydrogen. FH2R has been constructed with a renewable energy-powered 10MW-class hydrogen production unit.

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Study finds GWP of electrolyzed hydrogen to meet ORD’s fuel needs would be 2.5x that of fossil fuels with 2020 grid mix

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However, the development of a fully renewable electrical grid in the US by 2035 is technically and socially viable, and if realized electrolyzed hydrogen can serve as a compelling zero-emissions solution for aviation. He looked at three different resources that forecast the future composition of the US electrical power grid.

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Audi involved in EEBUS standard for intelligent connection of EVs and buildings

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Because of this, the new power consumers not only present an additional load on the power grid, but can potentially serve as flexible storage devices in the context of the variable availability of solar and wind power. An interface with the grid operator via HEMS is one possible application.

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Study finds steelmaking by electric arc furnace in US produces up to 75% less carbon emissions

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As the electrical power grid in the US continues to decarbonize through the efforts of utilities and individual companies, the carbon intensity of EAF steelmaking will drop to even lower levels. —Philip Bell, president, SMA. The study was conducted from November 2021 to June 2022 and was independently managed by CRU.

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