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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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Drones That Can Fly Better Than You Can

Cars That Think

Foundation for Skydio’s drones can be traced back to Adam’s work on autonomous agile drones at MIT , and after spending a few years at Google working on Project Wing’s delivery drones , Adam cofounded Skydio in 2014. So today we don’t model— we estimate the wind. What steered you towards event cameras?

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Wallbox introduces Quasar 2 next-generation bidirectional home charger at CES 2022

Green Car Congress

With Blackout Mode, users are able to use their EV battery to power their home in the event of a power outage. Features include flexible amperage setting, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, charge scheduling, power sharing, the myWallbox app, and voice control via Amazon Alexa and Google Home.

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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).

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Flash Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST

Clean Fleet Report

The Silverado gets electric motivation Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity recently to drive the Silverado EV RST at an automotive media event in Detroit, Michigan. The Silverado EV drove smooth, but there was noticeable wind noise from the outside mirrors to the point we checked if all the windows were up.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Voice commands connect with Siri EyesFree and Google Assistant by saying “Hey, Lexus” or “Hi, Lexus.” Once inside and cruising down the road, wind noise was nearly non-existent, partially due to the low 0.33 In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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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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