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AC Propulsion sends eBox EV to Denmark for V2G research focused on buffering intermittent renewable energy

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AC Propulsion has delivered an AC Propulsion-powered eBox to the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where it will be used to evaluate Vehicle to Grid (V2G) operation as part of a research program. AC Propulsion is a pioneer in the development of V2G systems and has supplied eBox vehicles to several V2G test programs.

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Parker Project demonstrates cross-brand V2G in Denmark; more tests of grid services slated

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The Parker Project has used a fleet of four vehicles from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, PSA Groupe and Nissan to demonstrate that vehicles from different car brands can contribute to supporting the electricity grid with vehicle to grid (V2G) services. —Gregory Poilasne, CEO of Nuvve Corporation.

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Danish Parker project developing universal definition for EV integration with electric grid for V2G services

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Nissan, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, PSA Groupe, NUVVE, Frederiksberg Forsyning, Enel, Insero and DTU (Technical University of Denmark) Electrical Engineering (PowerLabDK) are partnering in the Danish project Parker to develop a universal definition for grid integration for electric vehicles. —Prof.

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IEA report draws lessons from rapid uptake of EVs in Nordic countries

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In proportion to its population, the Nordic region—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden—is strikingly ahead of the rest of the world in adopting electric cars. Given the resilient Nordic power grid, this small share of power demand has not caused issues for electricity distribution networks to date.

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ABB and Volvo Buses partnering on fast-charging system for hybrid and electric buses

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ABB and Volvo will contribute with their respective expertise in power grids and e-buses to further develop e-bus fast-charging standards, such as communications protocols for infrastructure, electrical grids and e-buses. Batteries Electric (Battery) Fleets Heavy-duty Infrastructure'

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Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

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In addition, a fleet regulation for power plant fleets modeled after the automobile industry would be an effective way to limit the average CO 2 emissions of the power utilities and further reduce emissions. Utilities with a fleet of aging power plants would then be forced to improve their CO 2 balance step-by-step.

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Renault Unveils Four Concept EVs and Quickdrop Battery Switch System; Commits to 100,000 EVs with Better Place

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Renault and Better Place also announced an expansion of their current agreement by committing to a volume of at least 100,000 electric cars in Israel and Denmark by 2016. . The second will be an electric version of Renault Kangoo Express, intended primarily for fleet and business use. Characteristic components of an EV.

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