As EVs’ battery life continues to increase, more than 15,000 EVs now play the role of large portable chargers. In addition to relying on charging stations, EVs can even send electricity back to grids when necessary in the future, serving as standby power supplies. ...  more
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Mercedes-Benz Reveals Three New EV Platforms, Expects to Electrify Entire Fleet in 2025 |
published: 2021-08-06 9:30 |
Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will invest €40 billion across the next eight years into EV development and halt ICE platform development in 2025, during which it will field electric versions of its entire fleet. Mercedes’ announcement also includes developmental strategies for its three BEV platforms. ...  more
Mass Production Efficiency of 25.23% Transcends HJT Record |
published: 2021-08-06 9:30 |
The 166 mono-Si HJT cell developed by Huasun has achieved a record-breaking conversion efficiency of 25.23% from the recent testing of the authoritative testing institution ISFH, which showcases Huasun’s sturdy improvement in HJT cell technology, and indicates the company’s unswerving determination and strength in achieving the particular efficiency. ...  more
Can Environmental Protection-Driven Tokyo 2020 Achieve a Hydrogen Society? |
published: 2021-08-06 9:30 |
Tokyo 2020 had been postponed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and has become the first postponed Olympic game in history. Apart from hosting the highest level of competition among sports elites of various countries once every four years, the Olympic Games are also a means to elevate international spotlight, and Japan has laid down several targets as the host. ...  more
Scientists Targeted Mines Beneath Volcanoes That Are Rich in Lithium, Gold, and Copper |
published: 2021-08-05 9:30 |
Many countries are gradually incorporating energy transformation and clean energy into their future development blueprints in order to respond to the global warming caused by climate change. However, it hasn’t been easy due to the conversion efficiency and technology of renewable energy that has yet to be satisfactory, and the current deficiency of key minerals. ...  more
Austria-Based Compact Solar Hydrogen Plant, Also Used for Businesses, Commences Construction |
published: 2021-08-05 9:30 |
The first customized solar hydrogen plant SolHub of Austria-based solar company Fronius has started construction. Producing 100kg of hydrogen each day, the plant can be used as a “gas station” for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. It can refill roughly 16 units of vehicles each day, or allow one hydrogen truck to drive for 1,500km. ...  more
Conditions to At Least 4 Ships Unknown from Iran’s Hijacking; Tense Status in Gulf of Oman May Impact Oil Prices |
published: 2021-08-05 9:30 |
Iran is currently in a standstill with the US and other major countries due to the uncertain future of its nuclear deal. According to the coverage of foreign media, an oil tanker has been hijacked by Iran in the Gulf of Oman, and the status of at least 4 cruise ships is still unclear. Maritime and Coastguard Agency reported on August 3rd that a “potential hijack” is happening in the particular sea area. ...  more
Tesla’s AU Energy Storage Base Still Burning After 4 Days |
published: 2021-08-04 9:30 |
The fire incident from Tesla’s Megapack in Victoria, Australia on July 30th has entered its 4th consecutive day of combustion. Fire Rescue Victoria mentioned in its statement today that the fire has been significantly subsided, though not yet completely controlled. ...  more
Construction Begins for Spain’s First Major Production Base for Lithium Battery Cells |
published: 2021-08-04 9:30 |
Various energy news websites have reported that construction started in June for Spain’s first GW-scale production base for lithium battery cells. The base is located in Noblejas, a municipality in the province of Toledo and within the autonomous region of Castilla-La Mancha. The main developer of this project is Phi4Tech, a company specializing in graphene-related technologies. The base is scheduled to begin pilot production before the end of this year. ...  more
Taishan 1 to Shut Down and Enter Overhaul Due to Damaged Nuclear Fuel Rods |
published: 2021-08-04 9:30 |
The Taishan Nuclear Power Plant located in Guangdong sustained damages to the fuel rods of generator 1 in June, which may result in radiation leakage, and the China General Nuclear Power Group (CGNPC) announced one month after the incident that generator 1 will be shut down for overhaul. ...  more