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Volvo Group launches electric truck safety app with AR technology for first responders

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The technology involved—specifically the high-voltage systems capable of powering a heavy electric truck—is also changing how we regard emergency response, as it requires its own set of new safety parameters and routines.

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Toyota and Lexus partner with WattTime to offer lower emissions EV charging program

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By using this data to make more informed decisions on charging times, customers are empowered to do their part to help reduce power plant emissions. Customers who own eligible vehicles can download the Toyota or Lexus app and register their vehicle, and then they can choose to opt-in to the Remote Connect service through the app.

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AI-powered EV batteries: The next welcome change – ET Auto

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As interest in AI surges, so too has scrutiny of the technology’s energy intensity and its corresponding burden on data centres and power grids. Chemix , an AI-powered EV battery developer, has completed a USD 20 million Series A funding round, led by Ibex Investors.

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Nissan to test African demand for its e-Power hybrid vehicle – ET Auto

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Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor plans to introduce its e-power hybrid technology car in Tunisia, its Africa head said on Tuesday, as part of plans to test demand in the African market for electric vehicles. Nissan’s e-Power technology system includes a petrol engine with a power generator, inverter, battery and an electric motor.

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Servotech Power Systems sets up facility to produce EV charger components – ET Auto

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New Delhi: Servotech Power Systems Ltd. Servotech is constructing a manufacturing facility focused on the production of Power Modules, Control Circuits, and PLCs – essential elements at the core of EV charger s. Arun Handa, Chief Technical Officer, Servotech Power Systems Ltd. Servotech Power Systems Ltd.

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Electrify America introduces new pricing structure featuring kWh pricing in 23 states and DC; reduced rates for states with minute-based pricing

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The network is introducing a simplified per-minute pricing structure with two power levels and reduced per-minute rates across the board, replacing the previous three-tiered power level pricing. Rates start as low as $0.12 per minute.

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Tesla opens EV charging connector design to network operators and OEMs

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It has no moving parts, is half the size, and twice as powerful as Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors. The design and specification files are available for download, and we are actively working with relevant standards bodies to codify Tesla’s charging connector as a public standard. —Tesla.

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