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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

Green Car Congress

Google and the IEEE have launched the Littlebox Challenge—an open competition to design and build a small kW-scale inverter with the highest power density (of at least 50 W/in 3 , or 3.05 —Google FAQ on the challenge. kW/L) in an enclosure of less than 40 in 3 in volume (0.66L).

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Lectric XP 2.0 Review: A rugged, well-rounded starter electric bicycle

Green Authority

Sturdy build: You might not believe that the XP 2.0 I appreciated the big, robust build since it bodes well for the e-bike lasting many years. Modest battery: Lectric slightly downsized the battery from the first XP e-bike from 10.4 What’s good? is foldable, as the crease blends in smoothly with the beefy frame.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Small long-term evaluation program, including modeling of vehicle-to-grid building benefits and economics, begun with Southern California Edison, joined by EPRI, other utilities, US DOE. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet." Establishing dealer network.

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