tain regions, with 66.0% built in Guangdong (790,000 units), Zhejiang (372,000 units), Jiangsu (345,000 units), Shandong (272000 units), Shanghai (249,000 units), Henan (227,000 units), Sichuan (201,000 units), Anhui (200,000 units), Hubei (195,000 units), and Fujian (179,000 units). Consumption of electricity for charging was mainly concentrated in provinces and municipalities such as Guangdong, Jiangsu, Hebei, Sichuan, Zhejiang, Shanghai, Shand...

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VWCV cuts over 100,000 tons of carbon emissions via renewable energy measures On December 22, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) announced that it has made strong progress in cutting carbon emissions by using renewable energy and supporting the circular economy. By switching to green electricity, expanding renewables, and working on projects such as biomass power plant in Hanover, the company expects to save over 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide...

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0 customers and public infrastructure during the busy holiday shopping period.  PG&E Corp., which blamed the outage on a fire in a substation, began restoring most of the service Saturday evening. By Sunday morning, PG&E said it has restored service for 110,000 customers, but 21,000 remain without electricity. On Sunday, December 21, Waymo notified customers that its robotaxi service for the Bay Area was paused, affecting at least seven cities....

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energy services, green transportation, and vehicle procurement with CHN Energy Henan Electric Power Co., Ltd. (CHN Energy Henan) at its Zhongmu plant. Under the agreement, the two companies will deepen cooperation in areas such as distributed photovoltaics, energy storage facility construction, and electricity cost optimization to actively explore a development model integrating “new energy and automobile manufacturing”, so as to boost green ...

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construction which is set to open in early 2026. The Salzgitter Gigafactory sets new benchmarks for low-carbon dioxide battery cell production. It runs entirely on renewable energy from wind and solar. For the first time, the energy-intensive clean and drying rooms will also be operated with green electricity. In the industry, fossil fuels are typically used for this purpose. Based on VW Group press release...

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of a microgrid by building a regional power transmission network and storage facilities. This is based on initiatives such as MaaS (Mobility as a Service) that uses electric buses. - MarkLines visited the YSMC Head Office Factory in May 2024.The YSMC Head Office Factory uses solar panels and green electricity. Its painting processes have been electrified, and thus, the company has achieved 100% carbon neutrality in terms of its electricity usage...

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oyota). With their original surface treatment technology, the newly developed separator realizes low contact resistance. Fuel-cell batteries have a structure of multiple layers of cells with an electrolyte membrane sandwiched between a gas-diffusion layer and a separator that collects and transmits electricity. Nippon Kinzoku and Toyota have jointly developed the low contact resistance separator that utilizes the surface treatment technology as w...

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0 per day or 300,000 per year. Starting in 2026, the plant will supply batteries for the CUPRA Raval and Volkswagen ID. Polo. The battery systems will be transported automatically through a 600-meter bridge directly to the assembly area. The roof also holds 11,000 solar panels, providing 70% of the electricity needed for battery production and reducing overall carbon emissions. Together with Volkswagen Group and its partners, the company has inve...

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‑year evaluation of the Mirai across Indian driving conditions, including high temperatures, dust, traffic congestion, and varied terrain, to generate operational data that can support scaling up hydrogen mobility nationwide and build technical capacity among industry The Mirai FCEV, which produces electricity through a reaction between hydrogen and oxygen and emits only water vapour, offers an estimated driving range of about 650 km and can be...

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and spacious maneuvering areas. It also offers amenities such as food, restrooms, and nearby showrooms, reflecting Audi’s goal to provide a premium charging experience. Around one megawatt hour of stored energy allows up to 60 vehicles to charge without interruption, supported by Audi’s dynamic electricity procurement model that prioritizes renewable energy. Audi plans to expand its charging hub network further in 2026, positioning the concep...

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ad peaks and enable detailed energy analyses of the charging infrastructure, without requiring additional measuring equipment. The integrated solution is in use at Vector’s sites in Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, and Regensburg, and is now also available to other companies. It helps companies reduce their electricity costs, increase operational transparency, and ensure compliance with the international energy management standard DIN EN ISO 50001. This c...

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partnership to develop two Ford-branded electric passenger vehicles for Europe, helping both companies strengthen their position in the fast-growing EV market. The two EVs will be built on Renault’s Ampere platform and produced by Renault Group in northern France. The project will use Ampere’s ElectriCity production facilities and Renault’s EV expertise. While Renault will handle development and manufacturing, the vehicles will be designed...

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ing aerodynamic drag while driving. The vehicle supports DC fast charging up to 320 kW at 800-volt stations and can also charge on 400-volt networks. AC charging is supported up to 22 kW. The electric GLB is ready for bidirectional charging, allowing it to store energy such as solar power or supply electricity to a home (V2H) or the grid (V2G). This function will be activated later through an over-the-air software update. On December 8, online sa...

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Verkor, France and EDF sign agreement for clean electricity On December 4, Verkor and EDF signed a twelve-year nuclear production allocation contract (CAPN). The twelve-year contract allocates Verkor a share of the operating capacity of EDF's nuclear power plants, reaching 33 MW, in exchange for a sharing of costs and risks related to the volumes produced. The first deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2028. The signing of this contract allows Ve...

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orth America now have an electrified option   • 32% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 (operations-related) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions vs. FY2019  • At the end of FY2025, 114 dealerships participated in our dealer engagement program to improve their environmental performance, reducing their use of electricity from non-renewable sources by 20% Circular Economy  • Reduced single-use plastics at on-site food service by over 75% as of FY2025  ...

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Pioneer eMobility and Savvy partner for charging infrastructure in UAE On December 2, Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. announced that its Pioneer eMobility, its e-Boost business unit, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Savvy Charging Technologies, Ltd., an EV charging operator in the United Arab Emirates Savvy Charging has local permits from authorities such as DEWA (Dubai Electricity & Water Authority) and established relationships...

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as its sixth-generation battery technology. This reinforces the company’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 in alignment with the goals from the Paris Agreement. By 2035, BMW expects that each euro of revenue will generate less than half the CO2e emitted in 2019. Since 2020, all electricity sourced from external suppliers for all plants worldwide has come exclusively from renewable sources. The Debrecen plant, Hungary is the B...

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y. The first tangible outcomes of these partnerships will be seen in 2026, with the launch of Demand Side Response (DSR) solutions that will bring a range of direct benefits to customers, including: Lower energy bills through smart charging that automatically shifts charging to off-peak hours when electricity is cheaper. Enhanced convenience with intelligent scheduling and remote control via mobile apps. Access to renewable energy, enabling vehi...

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is also working on a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) to alert riders to low tire pressure, and a side‑stand sensor that signals the ECU to cut off or stall the motor if the stand is left down.​ On the propulsion side, India Nippon Electricals Ltd is developing traction motors powered by electricity to drive the wheels, along with motor controllers that manage power flow from the vehicle’s battery to the motor, enabling control of sp...

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d China are gradually normalizing a world where BEVs are treated as the main answer, while Japan is fielding an impressive range of technology, but still refuses to present BEVs as the endgame. There are clear reasons for this caution. Domestic BEV demand is weak, charging infrastructure is uneven, electricity is not especially cheap, and hybrids are profitable and popular. Japanese OEMs still earn strong margins on efficient combustion and hybri...

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