Improving Energy Security, Increasing Renewable Energy Integration Into The Grid — V2G From Nissan

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 02:29:42 +0000

Just a few weeks ago, I sat at possibly the sole EV charger working a few days after Hurricane Helene took out many communities in the North Carolina mountains. The arrival of a Rivian owner on a bicycle brought welcome news. “I’m using my Rivian to power my house,” he … [continued]

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GM Offers New Energy Storage Options for EV Owners Across the U.S.

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:47:17 +0000

GM Energy is expanding its portfolio with the launch of the GM Energy PowerBank, a stationary storage product that gives EV owners the power to store and transfer energy from the grid, and the option of integrating with solar power equipment. The General Motors unit has also expanded access to … [continued]

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VinFast Leads Way in EV Battery Optimisation

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:45:53 +0000

VinFast has a clear vision of a sustainable future achieved through the availability of aspirational, attainable e-mobility. At the heart of this singular vision is a broad technology focus that ensures its customers will continue to benefit from the latest advancements in a rapidly evolving automotive industry. Few areas are … [continued]

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Ørsted & SRP Celebrate Commencement of Largest Co-located Solar & Battery Storage Project on Salt River Project Power Grid

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 03:01:52 +0000

Pinal County’s Eleven Mile Solar System comes online as one of the largest battery energy storage systems built in a single phase in the country Ørsted, a leading U.S. renewable energy company, and Salt River Project (SRP) today celebrated the official commencement of the Eleven Mile Solar Center, a 300 … [continued]

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Bill Savings vs. Backup Power: Evaluating Operational Tradeoffs for Home Solar+Storage Systems

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:00:55 +0000

Study shows that, in most circumstances, customers should maintain low reserves, prioritizing bill savings over backup power Home battery storage paired with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems can reduce utility bills under certain rate structures while also providing backup power during power interruptions. For power interruptions that come with some warning … [continued]

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The Cost Of EV Batteries Will Hit A Key Milestone In 2026, Says Goldman Sachs

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:00:55 +0000

The cost of EV batteries will probably keep falling over the next two years, but there are plenty of good reasons to buy an electric vehicle sooner rather than later.

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Lithion Becomes Hyundai’s Official Partner for Collection & Recycling of Electric Vehicle Batteries in Canada

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 23:15:53 +0000

Hyundai Auto Canada is proud to announce that Lithion has been selected as its primary and official partner for the collection of electric vehicle batteries and modules for recycling. This multi-year agreement follows an initial agreement between the two companies signed in 2021, which was aimed at validating Lithion’s unique … [continued]

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Fused Molecules Are Building Blocks For Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:32:28 +0000

By fusing together a pair of contorted molecular structures, Cornell researchers created a porous crystal that can uptake lithium-ion electrolytes and transport them smoothly via one-dimensional nanochannels — a design that could lead to safer solid-state lithium-ion batteries. The team’s paper, “Supramolecular Assembly of Fused Macrocycle-Cage Molecules for Fast Lithium-Ion … [continued]

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Proposed Tax Credit Structure Disincentivizes Battery Storage Adoption for Low-Income Americans

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 23:45:09 +0000

Beginning in 2025, energy storage assets will no longer qualify for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) filed comments on proposed rules for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit as it transitions to the technology-neutral tax credit structure in 2025. Under the proposed … [continued]

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Trade Defence: Where To Next For EU’s EV & Battery Trade Policy

Credit to Author: Transport & Environment (T&E)| Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 13:34:45 +0000

T&E analyses the impact of provisional tariffs on China-made EVs, as well as the likelihood of gigafactory investments going ahead. This is a summary. For more, download the full analysis. Following the anti-subsidy investigation, the European Commission has proposed additional import duties on China-made battery electric vehicles (BEV), ranging from … [continued]

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