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DAIHEN leverages WiTricity wireless charging technology for solar-powered mobility demo in Japan

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Partners since 2016, DAIHEN licensed WiTricity’s technology to commercialize wireless charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) and for automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) in factory and industrial settings. DAIHEN recently launched a demonstration with Kansai Electric Power Co.

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Calif. Energy Commission approves energy efficiency rules for battery charger systems; automotive chargers exempted

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This exception does not apply to autoettes, electric personal assistive mobility devices, golf carts, or low speed vehicles. When you consider powering California’s plugged-in lifestyle, these new efficiency standards will save consumers money and energy. Industrial charger compliance (e.g.

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CES 2024 Preview: A Tricorder, Magic Mirrors, and a Solar EV

Cars That Think

Look Ma, no plug! Squad Mobility When I’ve been on vacation in recent years, I’ve noticed more people getting around beach towns in electric golf carts. To date, the technology has been used in the commercial food industry, mainly for pasteurization of liquid and semi-solid foods. But I will check it out.

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Feature: Are Electric Fire Trucks in the Near Future?

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Hybrid and fully electric vehicles are already available for a variety of commercial and personal uses. It’s a series plug-in hybrid like the Chevrolet Volt. News: Ford Introduces E-Transit Commercial EV. There have been more than 7.2 million electric vehicle sales to date. As technology advances, there will be even more.

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DOE to Award Up to $300M in Stimulus Bill Funding for Projects to Expand Use of Alt-Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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LMHDV Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. A range of off-road/non-road commercial work alternative fuel or advanced technology vehicles. Marine applications and locomotives are not eligible under this FOA, nor are prototype or novelty vehicles, golf carts, snowmobiles and other off-road recreational or sport vehicles.

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Senators take green cars for a spin

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Capitol Hill made for a strange sight earlier this week as it was surrounded by everything from two-seat sports cars to vehicles that resembled golf carts and bucket trucks. The bizarre collection of vehicles had one thing in common, however - namely alternative energy. Bright wasn’t alone in bringing its wares for display.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

It is aggressively in talks with Portland General Electric Plug-In Charging Stations , ( POR ) and other states including Michigan, and California that are scrambling to offer incentives. Massive government subsidies are upending commercial considerations. Lastly, hybrids & plug-in hybrids are an unfortunate diversion.