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CleanTechnica•17 days ago

•Kia's PV5 Cargo, an electric commercial van, achieved a top 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating robust product development in the commercial EV sector.
•This high safety standard will accelerate fleet electrification, driving increased electricity demand and the need for expanded charging infrastructure.
•The growing adoption of commercial EVs presents significant opportunities for IPPs and developers in new generation, grid upgrades, and energy storage solutions to support fleet charging.

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CleanTechnica•17 days ago

•The article highlights a trend where EV drivers, when offered battery swapping services (e.g., by ONVO/NIO), opt for smaller, 'downgraded' battery capacities in their vehicles.
•This indicates a potential shift in EV energy demand from individual vehicle charging to centralized battery charging/management at swapping stations, impacting grid load profiles.
•For IPPs and large power consumers, this could open new opportunities in developing and operating large-scale battery storage facilities to support swapping networks, potentially offering grid services or optimizing energy procurement.

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CleanTechnica•17 days ago

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