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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 In the event of a tie on volume, efficiency will be used to determine the grand prize winner. —Google FAQ on the challenge.

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Advocating electric in the heartland

Electric Auto Association

Members of Mid-America Electric Auto Association (MAEAA) , straddling KansasCity and stretching into Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma, have been active in challenging two pieces of legislation in the Kansas State Legislature, including a 2019 ordinance to level a demand charge on the state’s solar-powered homes.

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

Electricity is ubiquitous, EVs refuelable by wind, hydro, geothermal, solar, or traditional energy sources. Level 2 and 3 networked chargers capture usage and event data for the benefit of the charger owner. not internet-connected) and networked (internet-connected). Level 3 charging networks.

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“Inspiring Female Founder” – Jordan Brompton spotlighted in The Successful Founder

My Energi

We couldn’t understand why there wasn’t a way for EV drivers to charge their cars via solar panels, so decided to create our own pioneering product. Rather than undertaking years of market research and spending millions of dollars on focus groups, we went on Google. Was it possible? Was it practical?

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

As an EV, the 2021 Polestar 2 is a silent traveler, and the time on the road gave me the chance to test what is the world’s first in-vehicle application of an infotainment system powered by Android with Google apps and services built-in. Google in the car. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

2 and can register for the event. I would say my organization of EV events at community organizations. Spent time with prospective owners at EV events to educate them and show them my EV. Marc is an advocate for clean energy, drives a Tesla Model S 100D, has solar panels and two Tesla Power Walls.

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EV Briefs, and Black Rock City & EVs

Plugs and Cars

Out in the desert as part of Burning Man , our encampment, Snow Koan Solar, is setting up a solar photovoltaic EV Charging Station (at 7:30 and Desert) for electric scooters, golf carts, sofas and barstools. We'll also be taking Burning Man art projects off petroleum generators by switching them to solar electricity.

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