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SAE International publishes updated standard for on-route mechanized conductive EV charging systems for buses: SAE J3105

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SAE International published its latest standard, SAE J3105 : Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System Using Conductive Automated Connection Devices, along with three new tributary documents. It also covers the functional and dimensional requirements for the vehicle connection interface and supply equipment interface.

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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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The bipolar structure simplifies internal battery connections to reduce internal resistance and improve round-trip efficiency. The Eos Z3 battery contains predominately American components and is specifically designed for mass production and meeting low-cost, long-duration, grid-scale stationary energy storage needs.

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US DOE announces $26.9M for advanced nuclear technology

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Under this proposal, Northern States Power Company - Xcel Energy, the principal objective is to carry out planning, design, installation, testing, demonstration, and evaluation of non-electric, hybrid energy technologies connected to a light-water reactor (LWR) power plant. Under this proposal, FuelCell Energy Inc.

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This Community-Run Internet is Bridging the Digital Divide

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Last year the IEEE Future Networks initiative ran the inaugural IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Challenge to seek out innovative projects and ideas aimed at increasing connectivity. Last year’s winning projects were presented at the Connecting the Unconnected Summit , a virtual event held in November. www.youtube.com.

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AISIN presenting wireless torque measurement solution with TECAT sensor

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The paper documents how TECAT’s WISER 2030 was used to measure automotive driveshaft torque data wirelessly without sacrificing any of the accuracy of conventional wired solutions. The WISER 2030 system is the latest release of TECAT’s low-cost, ultra-low power and extremely accurate torque sensor.

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Satellite Signal Jamming Reaches New Lows

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Department of Defense (DOD) concluded that Russia was still trying to jam Starlink, according to documents leaked by U.S. Many of the agencies and organizations launching the latest generation of low-cost satellites haven’t addressed the biggest security issues they face, researchers wrote in one review of LEO security in 2022.

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New York City adding 70 electric vehicles to fleet; launches EV educational push

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New York City is adding 70 electric vehicles to its fleet: 50 new Chevrolet Volts, 10 fully electric Ford Transit Connect cargo vans, and 10 new fully electric Navistar E-star utility trucks. The site also documents the environmental benefits of electric cars. Chevy Volt and Navistar E-star are visible in the background.