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U Alabama study finds LTE C-V2N and DSRC connected vehicle latency approximately equivalent for infrastructure messages

Green Car Congress

A side-by-side comparison of connected vehicle technology at 85 traffic signals in the Tuscaloosa, AL area showed that latency in delivering safety messages from roadside units (RSUs) to vehicles via dedicated short range radios (DSRC) and LTE cellular (C-V2N) was “approximately equivalent,” according to a study by the University of Alabama.

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DOE awards Hyundai $4.95M for work on advanced mixed-mode gasoline engine; Co-Optima

Green Car Congress

The project is part of Hyundai’s advanced engine technology strategy and is planned to be used in future production vehicles as both stand-alone (engine only) and hybrid (PHEV, MHEV) configurations. The project will leverage existing work with advanced valve-train and previous DOE-funded technologies.

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EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

Teslarati

Perhaps one of the most crucial parts of the transition to electric vehicles as a nation is each state’s ability to commit to an electrified future. All fifty states, including Washington DC, were assessed. Alabama – 14.00 – 1, 1, 1, 3, 5. Massachusetts – 14.50 – 2, 2, 2, 4, 3.

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US EV fast-charger growth is accelerating, filling in the flyovers

Baua Electric

now has nearly 8,200 public DC fast-charging stations, filling in gaps on the route map, according to a new Bloomberg report. Indiana added 16 new fast-charging stations between January and April, while Missouri and Tennessee each added 13, and Alabama added 11. The number of public fast-chargers increased 7.6% gas stations.

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News: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Is an EV Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai Motor Group, began this past week producing its first model in the United States at the sprawling HMG factory in Montgomery, Alabama. Charging on the 800-volt system should enable a 10% to 80% battery charge in 18 minutes on a 350 kW DC Fast Charger. Wink, wink.

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How Many EV Charging Stations Will $10 Billion Buy for America?

EV Adoption

These include: The mix of type of EV charging equipment – Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charging. The mix of equipment types – networked versus “dumb”/non-networked; and charging power such as 100 kW versus 250 kW DC fast charging hardware. What Does It Cost to Deploy DC Fast Chargers?

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

Blink Charging

Let’s look at these two annual events and what they mean for current and future electric vehicle (EV) drivers. It’s also the kickoff to National Drive Electric Week which runs from September 22 – October 1, 2023. Zero Emission Day September 21st is Zero Emission Day.

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