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BMW Group plants stepping up activities in balancing-power market to contribute to grid stability

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The energy control stations at BMW Group Plants Dingolfing and Landshut are stepping up their activities in the balancing-power market in Germany. Electricity generation from variable renewable electricity sources (VRE) such as wind and solar power has grown rapidly and is expected to continue to do so. Source: neon.

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Exide and Leclanché launch Li-ion battery JV in India

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Exide Industries Ltd, India’s largest manufacturer of lead acid storage batteries and power storage solutions provider, and Switzerland-based Li-ion battery manufacturer Leclanché SA announced a joint venture to build lithium-ion batteries and provide energy storage systems for India’s electric vehicle market and grid-based applications.

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Prayon obtains worldwide sublicense for lithium iron phosphate battery material

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suitable LFP/LMP producers capable to address the market demand with high quality products. This licensing agreement will now help us to address the growing demand from global battery and automotive industries for reliable sources of high quality lithium iron phosphate. —Yves Caprara, CEO of Prayon Group. Phosphates (OCP S.A.)

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Global investment in renewable power reached $270.2B in 2014, ~17% up from 2013; biofuel investment fell 8% to 10-year low

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Global investment in renewable power and fuels (excluding large hydro-electric projects) was $270.2 billion of final investment decisions on offshore wind projects in Europe. A key feature of the 2014 result was the rapid expansion of renewables into new markets in developing countries. billion, up 39% from 2013.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

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What is the Flexibility Market for Energy? . The level of power supplied to chargers and energy utilization are visually displayed and can be adjusted according to EV and site requirements as well as constraints. What is the Flexibility Market for Energy? What EV Drivers Want from Smart Charging? What is EV Smart Charging?

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Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX covers more than 621 miles on single charge

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At times, the VISION EQXX sliced through the wind at speeds of up to 140 km/h (87 mph). With its low cd value of 0.17, it gives the wind virtually nothing to grab hold of. The first leg from Sindelfingen to the north-eastern border of Switzerland runs along Autobahn 81. Another is the battery.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

February 17, 2009 10:39 am Link I think within a very short time the need for electricity will stabilize because of all the changes by conservation, minimal population growth in the industrialized countries, and better transmission from power sources. Wind, solar and nuclear could easily change our electrical sources. Follow the money.

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