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European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

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As part of the action plan, the sector calls for coordinated vehicle renewal schemes for all vehicle types and categories across the EU. Introduce immediate vehicle renewal schemes for all vehicle categories across the EU. Reinforce national renewal schemes with direct EU funding. Support up- and re-skilling of the labor force.

Renewable 207
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DAIHEN leverages WiTricity wireless charging technology for solar-powered mobility demo in Japan

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Partners since 2016, DAIHEN licensed WiTricity’s technology to commercialize wireless charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) and for automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) in factory and industrial settings. Wireless charging is essential to the future of mobility, whether that mobility happens on city streets or in factories.

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RMI report finds substantial emissions reductions possible with smart EV charging

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A new report from RMI has found that optimized charging of electric vehicles, which involves automatically and strategically shifting when an EV charges, could significantly reduce transportation sector emissions, and could potentially result in an average of 800 pounds of CO? saved per vehicle annually.

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Energy storage: the key to a decarbonised future

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We are transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, and the use of energy storage is becoming more widespread. From there it can later undergo either re-electrification or supply to emerging applications such as transport, industry or residential as a supplement or replacement to gas.

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How to Retrofit Your Residential Building for the EV Era?

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To facilitate a smooth transition, it’s essential to prepare the necessary infrastructure for efficient EV charging. Some might charge their vehicles overnight, while others may require a quick power top-up during the day. Additionally, consider implementing smart charging solutions to manage power distribution effectively.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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RE-TROFIT: To extend significantly the life of vehicles. The entity will thus offer a turnkey service for the sales network: optimized transport of vehicles, supply of spare parts (Re-Cycle Center), renovation, storage, production of photos and videos and their online availability.

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Lithium-sulfur batteries are one step closer to powering the future — ScienceDaily

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We’re one step closer to seeing this technology in our everyday lives.” More impressively, the cells with the active interlayer maintained high capacity over 700 charge-discharge cycles. “We’re one step closer to seeing this technology in our everyday lives.” Source link.