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Renault and Powervault in EV battery “second-life” partnership trial

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In the UK, Renault and Powervault are partnering to re-use electric vehicle (EV) batteries in home energy storage units. Powervault units can also automatically charge using low-cost, off-peak energy from the grid. —Nicolas Schottey, Program Director, EV batteries and infrastructures at Renault.

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Nissan and Endesa collaborating to deliver vehicle-to-grid systems to market

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The two companies have agreed to collaborate on the following activities: Introduction of V2G services in the European market; Exploring the use of second-life EV batteries for stationary applications (including households, buildings, grid); and. Designing and evaluating potential affordable energy and mobility pack offers.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

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Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors. Even if you’re not taken by its looks, the Ioniq 6’s range makes headlines.

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Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz says consumers would pay for a richer combine

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They search for just right attribute, just right design and just right generation at cheap costs. They’re extra challenging, they’re extra affected person, and they’re extra savvy. They proceed to finance at larger charges or hire automobiles. At the beginning, we in point of fact embody the U.S.

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Voltage surge and transient suppression in EV chargers – Charged EVs

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Other examples are automatic reclosers (the electrical distribution term for a circuit breaker) attempting to re-energize a line that might have been only temporarily overloaded and tap changers on substation transformers that compensate for changes in loading downstream. Closer proximity experiences worsening transient/surge conditions.

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The Business of Plugging In: Building the Full Ecosystem for a Successful Plug-in Vehicle Industry in the US

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While OEMs and utilities continue to define and refine hardware standards and communication protocols for smart charging, a tremendous amount of work needs to be done in preparing both the grid and the process to accommodate the expected influx of plug-ins, and to make the process as easy as possible for consumers. —Jon Lauckner.

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EV Radar: December 2021

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UK Law Requires EV Chargers for All New Buildings. New buildings will be required to include EV charging stations, as will renovated structures that have 10 or more parking spaces. The creation of this coalition means a big step toward getting a built-out charging infrastructure in the US. TOP EV NEWS. EV Education.