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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

Green Car Congress

Google and the IEEE have launched the Littlebox Challenge—an open competition to design and build a small kW-scale inverter with the highest power density (of at least 50 W/in 3 , or 3.05 The peak power density of the 2010 Prius motor inverter is 11.1 —Google FAQ on the challenge. liter unit reaches up to 17.2

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Lectric XP 2.0 Review: A rugged, well-rounded starter electric bicycle

Green Authority

has a powerful motor with 500W continuous power and 850W peak pick-up speed from a throttle twist. Powerful peddling: With a 500W (850W+ peak) rear motor, you get five pedal-assist levels, quickly letting this bike switch between Class 2 and 3 capabilities. The e-bike has a seven-gear drive train that is easy to shift between.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. The utility.will get a Ford plug-in hybrid vehicle by the end of this year and as many as 20 by some time in 2009 to test their durability, range and impact on the power grid, said Susan M. And ride off into the sunset on electric power.

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