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EnergyHub and Toyota North America partner on grid balancing programme

Smart Energy International

Software company EnergyHub and auto major Toyota Motor North America are collaborating on a programme to shift EV charging load away from times of peak electricity demand. Our collaboration with EnergyHub is an important step forward in enabling an exceptional customer experience within a home energy ecosystem.”

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Mercedes to launch branded EV fast charging network, starting in North America

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Mercedes-Benz plans to launch a DC fast charging network across North America, Europe, China and “other key markets.” It will begin this year in the US and Canada, and hopes to have the full network in place before the end of the decade, when the automaker means to go all-electric “wherever market conditions allow.”.

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GM and Lithium Americas to develop lithium production through $650-million investment

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General Motors and Lithium Americas plan to jointly invest in the development of the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, which the companies call “the largest known source of lithium in the US.” As part of the deal, GM will make a $650-million equity investment in Lithium Americas. Source: GM

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Kiwi Power Looks to Bring European Virtual Power Plant Expertise to North America

GreenTechMedia

On Tuesday Kiwi announced its first move into North America, starting with an ongoing project with investor Engie , the French energy giant that’s built a broad portfolio of North American battery, electric vehicle and C&I energy services. Centrica Business Solutions, subsidiary of U.K.

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Seven automakers unite to create massive new public EV charging network in North America

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The new charging stations will support both CCS and Tesla’s NACS, and are “expected to meet or exceed the spirit and requirements of the US National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.” To accelerate the shift to electric vehicles, we’re in favor of anything that makes life easier for our customers.” “A

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Media Brief: Countering common myths about electric vehicles

Clean Energy Canada

Electric vehicles now make up 9% of new car sales in Canada. and Quebec, the market share is even higher, with electric vehicles making up around 20% and 14% of new cars sold in each province, respectively. Canada’s electricity grid is currently 84% non-emitting.

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LG invests $1.4 billion into first US cylindrical battery plant

Smart Energy International

billion) investment in a cylindrical battery plant. It is said to be the first-ever cylindrical-type battery manufacturing plant in North America. Batteries produced from the Arizona plant will be supplied to electrical vehicle (EV) manufacturers, including start-ups and electric tool companies based in North America.