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CleanTechnica•5 months ago

•The UK plans to introduce a road tax on Electric Vehicles (EVs) starting in 2028, a policy described as counterproductive to EV adoption.
•This policy change signals a shift from incentivizing clean technology adoption to taxing it, potentially slowing the growth rate of EV sales and associated electricity demand.
•For developers and large power consumers, this implies a potential downward adjustment in future electricity demand forecasts related to EV charging infrastructure, impacting long-term planning for generation capacity and grid upgrades.

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CleanTechnica•5 months ago

•Hyundai Motor Group is investing KRW 1.2 trillion (approx. $900M USD) to establish a comprehensive battery R&D hub in Anseong, Korea, by late 2026.
•The new 'Future Mobility Battery Campus' aims to internalize core battery technologies, including cell design and integrated control systems, to optimize EV performance and accelerate next-generation battery development.
•This significant investment signals an intensified push towards advanced EV battery production, which will drive increased electricity demand for charging infrastructure and influence the future landscape of grid-scale storage solutions for developers and large loads.

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