Citygate and Centrica will also collaborate on the development of an EV Centre of Excellence as part of the agreement. Centrica will install an on-site virtual power plant (VPP) by linking EV chargers and other large energy-consuming assets into a cloud platform, so they can be turned down or turned off when demand for electricity… Continue reading Together in Electric Dreams: Centrica and Citygate Launch Electric Vehicle Technology Partnership
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Northvolt ESS To Reduce Charging Stations’ Peak Electricity Demand
The first commercial deployment project is small, but the ambitions are huge – like 150 GWh annually by 2030. Northvolt, the European battery start-up, has announced its first commercial deployment project, which turns out to be an energy storage system for fast charging stations, to reduce peak electricity demand. A 320 kWh and 220 kW… Continue reading Northvolt ESS To Reduce Charging Stations’ Peak Electricity Demand
BMW investing 400 million euros in Dingolfing plant for the iNEXT
BMW Group Plant Dingolfing’s Director Christoph Schroder, member of the board of management of BMW, production, Dr Milan Nedeljkovic, and head of the Works Council of BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, Stefan Schmid, at the BMW iNEXT body shop The BMW Group is investing around 400 million euros (Rs 3,156 crore) in its Dingolfing vehicle plant… Continue reading BMW investing 400 million euros in Dingolfing plant for the iNEXT
Jim Ratcliffe wins Jaguar Land Rover challenge over Defender shape – City A.M.
Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) efforts to thwart billionaire businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans to model the shape of his new 4×4 on JLR’s Defender have failed. The Sunday Times today reported that Ratcliffe, the founder of Ineos, had won his challenge to JLR’s attempt to trademark the Defender’s shape. Read more: Ineos’ Teeside chemicals factory… Continue reading Jim Ratcliffe wins Jaguar Land Rover challenge over Defender shape – City A.M.
@BMW: BMW Group invests 400 million euros in Plant Dingolfing for BMW iNEXT
Dingolfing. The BMW Group is investing around 400 million euros in its Dingolfing vehicle plant for production of the BMW iNEXT. In doing this, it is preparing for the manufacture of pure battery-electric and highly automated BMW cars at its largest European production location. With the launch of the BMW iNEXT in 2021, Plant Dingolfing… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group invests 400 million euros in Plant Dingolfing for BMW iNEXT
@BMW: BMW Group pushes low-emission transport logistics
Munich. The BMW Group has expanded its commitment towards making transport logistics more sustainable. Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 25) in Madrid and as part of the Group’s commitment to further reduce carbon emissions along the entire value chain, the company has joined the “Getting to Zero Coalition”. The objective of… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group pushes low-emission transport logistics
Tesla Model Y: rare glimpse at third-row seats
The upcoming Tesla Model Y is going to have an option for third-row seats, which is unusual for a compact SUV and we haven’t had a good look at the third-row even though the vehicle was unveiled earlier this year. Now a Model Y prototype sighting shows a rare glimpse at the third-row seats. When… Continue reading Tesla Model Y: rare glimpse at third-row seats
Sono Motors Launches Community Funding Campaign with Target of 50 Million Euros
2,000 vehicle preorders to be generated in four weeks. Founders intend transfer of their profits into Community Pool. Munich, December 2, 2019 – The German mobility provider Sono Motors launched one of the biggest community funding campaigns in Europe yesterday. The company’s campaign target is to generate 50 million euros between now and December 30,… Continue reading Sono Motors Launches Community Funding Campaign with Target of 50 Million Euros
@Hyundai: The World in Competition for New Materials
New materials are emerging as a game changer for the global market. And here are each leading countries’ plans to develop new materials technologies. Advanced materials are increasingly regarded as game changers within the global market. Currently, a large number of countries are formulating strategies to secure competitiveness in materials technology. The USA, Japan and… Continue reading @Hyundai: The World in Competition for New Materials
@Hyundai: The Beginning of Innovation – Materials Technology
In the fourth industrial revolution, the importance of materials technology will increase. How is new material technology developing? Materials technology is regarded as the most likely future source of core competitiveness. The development of advanced materials is the foundation for innovation and sustainable growth. It is important to strengthen the competitiveness of advanced materials development.… Continue reading @Hyundai: The Beginning of Innovation – Materials Technology