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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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Induction ovens with big batteries solve lots of problems

Baua Electric

But a new breed of these stoves includes huge batteries, which opens up new opportunities by only requiring a 120V outlet, offering 40-sec water boiling, backup power to other appliances like the refrigerator, and even IRA tax rebates. That means over an hour of home backup power is living in your cooktop (?!) LCD interface.

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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

Plug In India

Video: The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles | An 'Open Source' Animation So the argument goes, Electric Vehicles don’t pollute but the electricity powering the Electric Vehicles does pollute. To put that into context, that is enough electricity to power a Tata Nexon EV for 82,450 km. Enough to drive an EV for 6.8

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Is it Safe to Charge Your EV in the Rain?

Setec Powerr

All SETEC Power charging stations meet the safety requirements of NEC Article 625 and UL 2594. The SETEC Power charging stations also meet NEMA-4 standards. We drove an electric car to a SETEC POWER fast charging station and charged it. appeared first on SETEC POWER. The post Is it Safe to Charge Your EV in the Rain?

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Ford officially launches Tesla Supercharger access, free adapter now available to order

Baua Electric

From there you will get a confirmation screen with helpful information on a forthcoming automated over-the-air software update and a link to our FAQ Hub. Optimizing the Charging Experience Precondition the vehicle while charging whenever possible to optimize battery range in hot or cold environments. And that’s it!

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Enabling Electric Vehicle Charging in Condominiums

Wallbox

This turns EV batteries into a source for power storage that can be leveraged to balance energy capacity in your condo. This is important because you want to make sure that a professional and certified installer sets up a safe charging environment (more on this below). Next, you’ll need to ensure your new charger is safety approved.

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Success!!! The Ban on EV Conversions in Ontario, Canada is Over!!!

DIY Electric Car

. "Ontario is reviewing registration and safety requirements for vehicles that have been converted to electric power. Road worthy vehicles that have been converted from an internal combustion engine (gasoline) to an electric power engine. ? Powered exclusively by an electric battery. ? s right for the environment.?