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Rolls-Royce takes majority holding in power storage specialist Qinous; storage for microgrid activities

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—Andreas Schell, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems Division. Joint development work on a range of storage solutions in recent months has shown that the two companies are an excellent fit. The QINOUS ESS QMedium provides power of up to 1,100 kVA and a capacity of up to 1000 kWh.

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Resource report concludes Galvanic’s lithium prospect among most prolific in North America

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Certified third-party analyses of brine drawn from deep test wells penetrating the Smackover Formation within Galvanic Energy’s prospect yielded lithium concentrations ranging from 290 mg/L to 520 mg/L, some of the highest reported values in North American brines. Testing also revealed bromine concentrations of 3,700-6,000 mg/L.

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BYD introduces Type A battery-electric school bus with V2G technology

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BYD introduced its Type A battery-electric school bus that also offers innovative vehicle-to-grid technology, allowing the vehicle to serve as a power storage resource when it’s not transporting students. The 150 kW DC charging solution is available with high charging power and efficiency. BYD also provides 19.2

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Toshiba’s SCiB battery for the Fit EV

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The SCiB cells use lithium titanate oxide in the battery anode, enabling rapid charge times and a long battery life, with stable power discharge in a wide range of environments. The company will also promote use of the battery in other areas, including as a stationary power storage device in smart grids.

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Toyota entering three differently fueled vehicles in ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2022

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In the approximate six months between the first round in May of last year and the final round in November, engine performance was improved to levels comparable to gasoline engines, with a 24% increase in power output and 33% increase in torque, along with successful control over abnormal combustion. ORC ROOKIE Corolla H2 Concept.

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XPeng unveils slate of new technologies: ADAS, flying car, supercharging, robotics

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The evolving smart mobility ecosystem depends on highly efficient and full-coverage power infrastructure. To deliver this goal, XPeng will introduce China’s first 800V high-voltage mass-production SiC platform, with new-generation “X-Power” superchargers able to charge for a range of up to 200 km in just 5 minutes.

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RATP beginning tests of Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen bus in Paris

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The bus is also fitted with a Solaris High Power battery acting as an additional electric power storage facility. The Urbino 12 hydrogen buses are able to match the vehicles with conventional drives in their range. The hydrogen is stored on the roof in five tanks.

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