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Li-ion maker Boston-Power launches module system for EV and ESS applications; no-weld integration

Green Car Congress

earlier post ) recently launched its Ensemble Module System; a “kit” of standard components that provides OEMs and pack assemblers with a simple, cost-effective way to assemble large format battery pack solutions for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) applications. Li-ion battery maker Boston-Power Inc.

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This Community-Run Internet is Bridging the Digital Divide

Cars That Think

First place in the best overall proof-of-concept category went to social enterprise startup Wakoma for the Nimble , an open-source, portable, wireless mesh network system that communities can build and deploy locally. Our team is accelerating this with localized open-source hardware and software and capacity building.”

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Students Use Their Tech Know-How to Protect the Environment

Cars That Think

Delaine Access to fresh produce is challenging in many low-income neighborhoods. To help engage students, the Ohio State team wrote an instructional manual on how to build a replica FarmBot using a standard Lego Mindstorms EV3 kit. The project includes a STEM outreach program for neighboring schools.

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Top 10 Reasons To Buy An E-Bike

Get Electric Vehicle

You don’t have to buy a new bike because you can adapt your old cycle with an adaption kit and do it yourself in a matter of minutes, how cool is that? You’re building up a lot of stamina if you can cover this much ground in a single trip. You can build one and customize it as you wish.

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Solar Powered Greenius Producing Massive South Bay Energy

Creative Greenius

As we reported in our exclusive interview with ABC Solar’s Brad Bartz last month, he was battling the City of Torrance on behalf of a homeowner in my very own Hollywood Riviera neighborhood who was being blocked from installing solar by the City. You read his take on the new PICC conversion kits and a whole lot more.

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The promise of wireless charging: smaller batteries, longer battery life, fewer charging stations

Charged EVs

Underneath, EV electrical architectures share a lot in common, and our integrations are actually very straightforward, whether it’s an aftermarket accessory as a kit or, as we’re doing with Volvo Cars, an OEM-installed solution. It’s in the pavement at a bus stop in the middle of a residential neighborhood. You don’t see it.