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AERIS team conducting free public workshop on connected vehicle environmental applications

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The Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) will conduct a free public workshop soliciting discussion with the adopter community on connected vehicle environmental applications that may be candidates for the upcoming Connected Vehicle Pilot demonstrations.

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ANSI releases for public comment draft roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

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It also proposes prioritized timeframes for when standardization work should occur and standards developing organizations (SDOs) or others that may be able to lead such work. This might include, for example, comments on the document’s organization, or issues not addressed. Medium- and heavy-duty EVs are also covered.

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Inventor of AT&T’s Datakit, the First Virtual Connection Switch, Dies at 85

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AT&T named him chief scientist, and in that position he worked on developing architecture and protocols for a large-scale Internet so that customers could connect to it from their homes. He wrote six lessons, which cover transformers, AC and DC motors, magnetism, binary basics, and solar power.

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Audi of America, Virginia DOT and Qualcomm plan initial C-V2X deployment in Virginia

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In line with the Federal Department of Transportation’s announcement to establish a First Responder Safety Pilot Program ( earlier post ), the organizations’ combined efforts are designed to focus on improving safety for construction workers and motorists alike. The inclusion of shorter-range, direct communication in the 5.9

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GE Energy launches fully networked Wattstation and Wattstation Connect software; pay by smartphone

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GE’s WattStation Connect for mobile device users. GE Energy’s Industrial Solutions business unveiled the new WattStation and WattStation Connect software at the SAE 2012 World Congress in Detroit, Mich. WattStation Connect provides owners a user-friendly method to manage, monitor and maintain their EV charging ecosystem network.

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CharIN response to Tesla opening its North America Charging Standard

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The Combined Charging System can connect to all AC charging stations without an adapter via the J1772 standard. Worldwide, there are 61,000 DC fast chargers using the CCS connector, compared to 40,000 Tesla Super chargers according to data published by CharIN and Tesla. In the US, CCS is used in more than 50 passenger vehicle models.

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GM launches BrightDrop: first-to-last-mile electric ecosystem for goods & services

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BrightDrop was born out of GM’s Global Innovation organization and joins the lineup of other recently launched Global Innovation startups, such as OnStar Insurance, OnStar Guardian and GM Defense. Adjustable shelving organizes contents. Peak charge rate of up to 170 miles of EV range per hour via 120kW DC fast charging.

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