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TAE Technologies exceeds fusion reactor performance goals by 250% as company closes $250M round; $1.2B to date

Green Car Congress

TAE says that its non-radioactive approach represents the fastest, most practical, and economically competitive solution to bring abundant carbon-free energy to the grid. Goldman Sachs served as the exclusive financial advisor in connection with the Series G-2 financing round. TAE’s sixth-generation fusion reactor Copernicus.

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OnStar and Google demonstrate concept service for managing charging Chevrolet Volts with renewable energy

Green Car Congress

OnStar and Google are working together to demonstrate a new OnStar service for managing the charging of Chevrolet Volts with renewable energy, using the 17 Chevrolet Volts in Google’s “Gfleet” based at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. Renewables in the US grid. Click to enlarge. was conventional hydropower.

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What is Home energy management system, why it is needed

Baua Electric

Smart appliances are household devices equipped with advanced technologies and connectivity features that allow them to interact with users, other devices, and online services. As technology advances, smart appliances continue to evolve, offering more features and greater integration with the connected home environment.

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GaN company Transphorm closes $70M investment round

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KKR’s investment follows initial rounds of funding led by funds affiliated with Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, Foundation Capital, Google Ventures, Soros Quantum Strategic Partners, INCJ, Fujitsu, Transphorm will use this funding to support its growth, product innovation and expansion.

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Hyundai introduces US market version of Kona Electric at New York show; 250-mile range

Green Car Congress

The Kona Electric powertrain employs a high-efficiency 150 kW (201 horsepower) permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor supplied by a high-voltage 64 kWh lithium-ion battery. Advanced infotainment and connectivity. Next-generation BLue Link connected car system. Estimated range is 250 miles (402 km).

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The environmental impact of electric cars

Drive Electric

The UK also hopes to connect more and more EVs to the electricity grid to share power at peak times, in something called vehicle to grid charging (V2G). This will allow the grid to draw renewable energy from cars and vans which are plugged in, with their batteries replenished when energy is cleaner at off-peak times.

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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

Electric Auto Association

I love that my EV is so efficient: EVs convert over 77% of the electrical energy from the grid to power at the wheels. Because our EVs Internet-connected computer systems know where all charging stations are located, finding one is easier than finding a gas station.