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Volkswagen launches new research collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory & University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers work in the Extreme Fast-Charging Lab in ORNL’s Grid Research Integration and Deployment Center. The expanded working relationship was just another example of Volkswagen’s growing engineering and technology footprint in the United States, Keogh added. Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S.

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Startup using AI to improve traffic management at intersections; edge computing

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Israel-based NoTraffic has developed a turnkey traffic management platform powered by V2I communication & real-time optimization of signalized intersections. The processed data is then streamed to an optimization engine installed in the traffic signal control cabinets that are already present at most intersections.

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Israel-based Hybrid Solar Gas-Turbine Company Closes $5M Series A Round

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EZKlein Partners announced the closing of a $5 million Series A funding round for AORA , an Israel-based developer of a hybrid solarized gas turbine power station. Each mirror unit (heliostat) follows the sun and directs its rays towards the top of a 30 meter-high tower housing a special solar receiver along with a 100 kW gas turbine engine.

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EV charging highway trial to start in Italy

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Transfers the energy from the electricity grid to the road infrastructure and manages communication with approaching vehicles. Receivers are installed on the floor of the vehicle to transmit the energy directly to the engine and the battery while driving. No need for new grid infrastructure and transformation stations.

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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—a partnership between Chery Automobile, China’s largest independent car manufacturer, and Israel Corporation—is bringing its Cross Hybrid Concept to the Geneva Motor Show in March. The engine delivers 106 kW (142 hp) and 167 N·m (123 lb-ft) of torque. Qoros Auto Co. Guangzhou Automobile Group. L/100km (35.6

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Better Place Debuts EV Services Platform and Partners at Frankfurt Motor Show

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Better Place introduced its electric vehicle (EV) services platform at the Frankfurt Motor Show, in conjunction with Renault’s unveiling of the Fluence ZE Concept with Quickdrop (switchable) battery system and an expanded agreement with Renault, committing both companies to a volume of at least 100,000 electric cars in Israel and Denmark by 2016.

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Nissan, Pima Association of Governments and ECOtality to Partner on EVs and EV Charging Infrastructure for Tucson Area

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In conjunction with the anticipated 2010 launch of Nissan’s zero-emission electric vehicle, ECOtality will initiate its EV Micro-Climate program in the Tucson region to promote sensible policies, intelligent deployment of charge infrastructure, and strong public awareness to encourage consumer adoption of grid-connected electric vehicles.

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