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Ford unveils C-MAX Solar Energi concept; “plug-in” hybrid not dependent on electric grid can fully recharge from sun

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Ford Motor Company announced the C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, a sun-powered hybrid vehicle that can deliver the efficiency of a plug-in hybrid without depending on the electric grid for recharging. C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, which will be shown at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, is a collaborative project of Ford, SunPower Corp.

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Siemens developing inductive charging system for plug-in vehicles with BMW; testing in Berlin in June 2011

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At Hannover Messe 2011, Siemens presented a development project for inductive charging (“Contactless Charging of Battery-Electric Vehicles”), developed in cooperation with BMW. The resulting magnetic field induces an electric current in the secondary coil, which recharges the battery. microteslas.

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Hydro-Québec pulls in $22M in licensing fees for manufacture of Li-ion rechargeable battery materials in Q3

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In the third quarter of 2011, Hydro-Québec generated $22 million from the granting of sub-licenses for the manufacture of Li-ion rechargeable battery materials. battery materials, in conjunction with Munich-based Süd-Chemie AG. Earlier post.). battery materials, in conjunction with Munich-based Süd-Chemie AG. Earlier post.).

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NEST Energy Systems and International Battery to demonstrate Vehicle Integrated Power Unit Regulator at USMC ExFOB

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During ExFOB, NEST Energy Systems and International Battery will demonstrate NEST’s VIPUR system in real-world, high-heat desert conditions. kWh batteries from International Battery featuring UN certified large-format Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LFP) rechargeable cells.

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ANSI releases for public comment draft roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

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Building on ANSI EVSP roadmaps developed in the 2011-14 timeframe, the draft document seeks to describe the current and desired future standardization landscape that will support and facilitate EVs at scale. The ANSI EVSP does not develop standards. Rather, it serves as a forum for facilitating coordination among SDOs and others.

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WiTricity acquires Qualcomm Halo; unifying technology platforms for wireless EV charging

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In 2011, Qualcomm had acquired the technology and other assets of HaloIPT, a leading provider of wireless charging technology for electric road vehicles. WiTricity, the industry pioneer in wireless power transfer (WPT), has acquired from Qualcomm Incorporated and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

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EU Industry Ministers Call for Harmonized EV Charging and Safety Standards by Mid-2011

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In addition, the ministers, in their communication, urged European standardization bodies to develop, as a matter of priority by mid-2011, a harmonized solution for the interoperability between electric vehicles and the charging infrastructure and to address safety risks and electromagnetic compatibility.

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