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

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Additionally, PG&E expects to learn more about the overall customer experience to help inform future collaborations as this emerging technology becomes more readily available. 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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Florida-based public microtransit operator Freebee deploys Lightning Systems electric passenger vans

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This also contributes to municipal sustainability goals, as well as providing cleaner air on the roads. Lightning Systems designs and manufacturers all-electric powertrains for commercial fleets: from Class 3 Ford Transit vans to Class 6 work trucks and Class 7 and 8 city buses. All Lightning products are available today.

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Efacec licenses Qualcomm’s wireless EV charging technology

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Efacec intends to commercialize Qualcomm Halo technology to bring to market efficient and interoperable wireless charging infrastructure solutions, eliminating the need for charging cables and simplifying the EVs charging process. —Pedro Silva, Efacec Electric Mobility’s Managing Director.

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EV News: EV everywhere

Electric Auto Association

The nine EV commercials aired during last month’s Super Bowl represented approximately $63 million in ad buys and had folks talking EV the next day. EV towing Ready for a serious haul Many EVs available today are engineered to tow substantial weight. EV Super Bowl Who won, the Rams or EVs? EV street charging. Volva mega-casting.

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

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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. With 150F at 14V, and an ESR of 4.5 CAP-XX Supercapacitors for Automotive Applications.

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Hyundai Motor Group Previews Integrated Snow Chain Tech

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Tire wear is supposed to be comparable to what’s available today and owners should be able to easily recognize when it’s time to buy some new rubber without special training. While the mechanical advantages to this seem fairly limited, the concept is supposed to result in a cleaner floorplan that allows for extra cabin space.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The electrification of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and fleet vehicles, is gaining significant momentum globally. According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions , there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019.

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