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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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The California Energy Commission approved a first-in-the-nation energy efficiency standard that will reduce wasted energy by battery chargers commonly used to power cell phones, laptop computers, power tools, and other devices. The Energy Commission began working on these energy efficiency standards in April 2008.

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Ioxus Introduces 1,000-, 3,000- and 5,000-Farad Ultracapacitor Cells with Higher Power Densities

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Ioxus sees this series as serving smaller, golf-cart type vehicles and utility vehicles, as well as for engine starting, Hall said. Ioxus is working towards an AS9100 and ISO-9001 certification to adhere to the most rigorous quality standards. Chad Hall, Ioxus COO.

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Koreas CTT To Manufacture Electric Vehicles in US

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The e-Zone Electric Vehicle (EV) is a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) that passes international crash test standards and will be one of the vehicle types CT&T will produce for the US market. The c-Zone is based on a golf cart chassis and uses a 48V, 3.5 Source: CT&T United. Click to enlarge. CT&T Company , Ltd.,

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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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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. Medium and heavy-duty hydraulic hybrid vehicles.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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The Chevy Volt is going to count on an overnight charge from a standard wall outlet. Massive government subsidies are upending commercial considerations. They are either glorified golf cart city cars like this one or they are only for the very wealthy like the Tesla. Electric cars a still a joke.