World’s Largest Battery and Rapid-Charge Network Launches to Accelerate EV Adoption – By Lorraine Chow – May 2018

London-based Pivot Power unveiled plans to build the world’s first national network of grid-scale batteries and rapid-charge stations across the UK to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption and to usher in low-carbon transport.

The ambitious £1.6 billion ($2.1 billion) initiative consists of 50-megawatt batteries constructed at 45 sites around the country and located near towns and major roads. The hubs will be installed at electricity sub-stations to help National Grid manage supply and demand.

Pivot Power aims to address the three major barriers to EV adoption identified by the country’s Department for Transport: Availability of chargers, range of a charge, and cost. The company says it will offer mass charging at competitive rates, which will also help lower the costs of EV ownership.

Read more at https://www.ecowatch.com/renewable-energy-network-london-2571350395.html?utm_source=EcoWatch+List&utm_campaign=0f6ae34f2b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-0f6ae34f2b-85932765

 

Researchers Innovate to Increase EV Drive Time – By Olivia Rosane – March 2018

Transportation is now the number one contributor to U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, as EcoWatch reported in December. That’s why it’s good news that researchers revealed this week that they are making headway in developing innovations that would increase the amount of time electric vehicles spend on the road before having to be recharged.

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