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Tesla car batteries are being used in a study on how EVs could help power the grid

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In an announcement on Wednesday, the University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia stated that it would be recruiting Tesla owners across the globe to analyze if the all-electric vehicles’ spare battery capacity could be utilized to support the energy grid — and perhaps even power homes in the near future.

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EIA projects increases in global energy consumption and emissions through 2050

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In its International Energy Outlook 2021 (IEO2021), EIA projects that strong economic growth, particularly with developing economies in Asia, will drive global increases in energy consumption despite pandemic-related declines and long-term improvements in energy efficiency. —EIA Acting Administrator Stephen Nalley.

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ANSI releases for public comment draft roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

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The roadmap’s primary focus is on light duty, on-road plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) that are recharged via a connection to the electrical grid, as well as the supporting charging infrastructure needed to power them. The NEVI Final Rule was issued on 28 February 2023, and appropriate references are included in the EVSP roadmap.

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Raven SR to supply sustainable aviation fuel to ANA and JAL

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The supply will be produced by Raven SR at facilities planned for major global markets outside Japan to serve specific international routes of each airline. Third-generation (SAF) refers to synthetic aviation fuels that are produced from non-traditional feedstocks, such as agricultural waste, forestry residues, and algae.

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ANSI publishes Roadmap Of Standards And Codes For Electric Vehicles At Scale; 37 standardization gaps

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The roadmap’s primary focus is on light-duty, on-road plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) that are recharged via a connection to the electrical grid, as well as the supporting charging infrastructure needed to power them. The NEVI Final Rule was issued on 28 February 2023, and appropriate references are included in the EVSP roadmap.

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WiTricity acquires Qualcomm Halo; unifying technology platforms for wireless EV charging

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Qualcomm Incorporated and WiTricity have been working collaboratively with global standards organizations, which currently leverage reference designs from each company. This is an exciting day for WiTricity, for automakers, for prospective EV buyers, and ultimately for any company deploying fleets of autonomous vehicles.

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ICCT assesses impact of EV battery manufacturing life-cycle emissions debt; policy implications

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Analysts at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) have reviewed recent research into the greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. Among the general findings from the analysis: Electric cars are much cleaner than internal combustion engine cars over their lifetime.

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