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PHEV version of new VW Tiguan to have electric range of up to 100 km

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million units sold since the launch in autumn 2007. In addition, AC charging will be faster in all eHybrid versions, and DC charging will also be possible as standard for the first time. The world premiere will take place in autumn, and the bestseller will be launched on the market in 2024. Like on the Volkswagen ID.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $1.8M additional funding to further UCSD microgrid project; energy storage, EV charging and V2G services are components

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved funding to advance further the development of its pioneering 42 MW peak microgrid and expand electric vehicle charging at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Demonstrate that a direct current linked chargeport for charging of EVs can mitigate variable renewable generation.

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The Power Engineer Electrifying John Deere’s Tractors, Trucks, and More

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In 2007, he joined John Deere’s electronics-solutions group, in Fargo, N.D., As staff engineer from 2007 through 2011, he led, managed, and contributed to the design, development, and deployment of electrification technologies. in engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi “I come from a long line of farmers. cubic meters.

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Lord Drayson launches business to commercialize efficient wireless power transfer over distances; ongoing partnership with Imperial College London

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The new business builds upon Drayson Technologies’ expertise in the use of wireless power in automotive applications such as the development of the Drayson B12/69 wirelessly-charged electric race-car that set a new FIA World Electric Land Speed Record in 2013. Infrastructure Plug-ins Smart charging' Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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SAE International publishes new J2954 wireless charging standard

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SAE International has published the first global standard that specifies, in a single document, both the electric vehicle and supply equipment (EVSE) ground-system requirements for wireless charging of electric vehicles (EV). After a communications handshake, charging begins automatically without a physical corded connection.

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ANL Project on Actively Coupled Ultracapacitor-Battery System for PHEVs Attracting OEM Interest

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DC/DC converter, featuring an aggressive cost/mass reduction ($15-$25/kW), high frequency (200 kHz), SiC devices, and powdered magnetics. The project, which began in mid-2007, has so far completed hardware proof of concept testing. OEM involvement and interest. This unit is under test Mar-June 2009.

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EV gateway

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This go-kart, Garver explained, dates back to 2007, when chapter members built and electrified a very basic, homegrown version after a founding member thought it would be effective to show at outreach events. “So Rebirth of a bug In 2007, once the Garver children had left the house, Wayne took the Beetle out of the garage.