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Tokyo Electric Power Licenses Aker Wade to Build Level III Fast Chargers

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Aker Wade Power Technologies has entered into a licensing agreement with Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) to manufacture and market Level III DC fast chargers for electric vehicles. Switching type, constant current power supply. Output power: 50 kW (10~100kW). Source: TEPCO. Click to enlarge. TEPCO Level III Specs.

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VW Premieres New Polo GTI; Textbook Downsizing Results in 25% Reduction in Fuel Consumption from Predecessor

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The new Polo GTI, in what Volkswagen is calling “textbook downsizing”, is powered by a new 1.4-liter By comparison, its direct predecessor with regard to power—equipped with a 132 kW 1.8-liter The 177 hp Euro-5 16-valve four-cylinder engine reaches its maximum power at 6,200 rpm. The new Volkswagen Polo GTI.

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Toyota highlights its eco-factory

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The company claims its Tsutsumi plant in Japan is one of five Toyota global Eco-Factories worldwide that are designed to minimise the environmental impact and develop best practices for adoption elsewhere. To ensure only as much power is used as needed, energy saving lighting has been installed and patrols are carried out to monitor usage.

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