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MK Introduces Japan’s First Energy Storage System

The Sankei Shimbun reported that MK has introduced Japan’s first energy storage system using vanadium-ion batteries to charge EV taxis.

What happened

According to the Sankei Shimbun, MK installed a system made by South Korea’s Standard Energy at its headquarters in Minami Ward, Kyoto. The company plans to conduct a one-year demonstration first, then increase the number of installations.

Sources

Translated from the Japanese original: /news/emukei-kokunai-hatsu-no-banajiumuion-denchi-chikuden-shisute-f84916. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.