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ARPA-E issues $100M OPEN funding opportunity announcement to support early-stage energy R&D

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Technologies for improved batteries for a wide range of vehicle applications, including hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Non-battery storage for transportation. DE-FOA-0001858 ) ARPA-E issued previous OPEN solicitations in 2009, 2012, and 2015.

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Volkswagen and BYD Agree to Explore Partnership for Hybrids and EVs

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Chinese carmaker BYD and Volkswagen have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the options for partnership in the area of hybrids and electric vehicles powered by lithium batteries. Particularly for the Chinese market, potential partners such as BYD could support us in quickly expanding our activities. —Dr. Hackenberg.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

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Smart EV charging uses intelligence to manage when and how an electric vehicle plugged into a smart charger will receive power for charging based on the cost of electricity, its availability, and the needs of the driver. What is Smart Energy Management for EV Charging? How do EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management Work?

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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