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PG&E and Ford collaborate on bidirectional electric vehicle charging technology in customers’ homes

Green Car Congress

PG&E and Ford will test the F-150 Lightning and its Intelligent Backup Power bidirectional charging capabilities in providing backup power for customers’ homes in PG&E’s service area. Today, we are seeing breakthrough opportunities at the intersection of the energy and transportation industries. —PG&E Corporation CEO Patti Poppe.

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Efacec licenses Qualcomm’s wireless EV charging technology

Green Car Congress

Efacec Electric Mobility, a global supplier of energy, engineering, environment and transportation solutions, has licensed Qualcomm Halo wireless electric vehicle charging technology to commercialise WEVC systems for Plug-In Hybrid (PHEVs) and Electric Vehicles (EVs). —Pedro Silva, Efacec Electric Mobility’s Managing Director.

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Florida-based public microtransit operator Freebee deploys Lightning Systems electric passenger vans

Green Car Congress

This makes it critical to know the vehicles’ locations and state of battery charge at all times. Being able to monitor the batteries in real time, and understanding how long it’s going to take to charge back up to capacity to continue on a route is extremely important to our business and our operations.

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Tritium, Miller providing fast chargers and light-duty EVs for mining industry

Green Car Congress

As the only liquid-cooled, IP65-rated EV charging technology provider, Tritium is uniquely positioned to support the mining industry’s transition to electric vehicles through innovative charging technology that is sealed to protect against sediment, dust and moisture, and rated to operate in harsh conditions.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. The cost to charge an electric vehicle is significantly less than purchasing diesel or gasoline. Want to learn more?

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EV News: EV everywhere

Electric Auto Association

EV demand, value, incentives, charging… even EV Super Bowl. EV street charging. EV Charging Three times faster? EV towing Ready for a serious haul Many EVs available today are engineered to tow substantial weight. Ford Mustang Mach-E. EV Super Bowl Who won, the Rams or EVs? Volva mega-casting. DeLorean EV.

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CAP-XX introduces supercap modules to support batteries in stop-start applications

Green Car Congress

milliohms, the CAP-XX module offers the best power density available today, the company claims, and the energy necessary to support frequent start cycles in all weather and traffic conditions. The battery also charges the supercapacitors for their first start, but once driving, the alternator keeps them charged.

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