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SAE International publishes updated standard for on-route mechanized conductive EV charging systems for buses: SAE J3105

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SAE International published its latest standard, SAE J3105 : Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System Using Conductive Automated Connection Devices, along with three new tributary documents. The market growth is primarily driven by several federal, regional, and state grants and incentive programs.

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Forecast puts global lead acid battery market at $76.44B by 2022

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forecasts that the global lead acid battery market will reach US$76.44 Growing preference for pollution free hybrid & electric vehicles along with technological development is expected to drive lead acid battery demand over the forecast period. VRLA (valve-regulated lead-acid) batteries are forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6.4%

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ABB launches industry-first smart factory solution for safer, more autonomous and efficient steel melt shop operations

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Radar and laser positioning technologies provide accurate visualization while reducing hardware footprint and maintenance needs compared to radio-frequency identification (RFID) solutions. The automated crane scheduling includes job forecasting, route planning and automatic acknowledgement of jobs. Energy efficiency.

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ABI Research forecasts 400M people to rely on robotic car sharing by 2030

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ABI Research forecasts that 400 million people will rely on robotic car sharing by 2030. Why go through the expense of purchasing a car, and then regular insurance and maintenance fees, when we can all embrace the new car sharing economy? Once Uber achieves its goal, it lowers the rates back down to their standard level.

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Hitachi ABB Power Grids launches EV charging system for large-scale e-mobility: Grid-eMotion Fleet

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Grid-eMotion Fleet comes in standard containers that integrate the grid connection and charging systems. The compact design clusters the entire e-mesh PowerStore charging system in one location which eases maintenance and saves space at parking slots. Globally, 80% of municipal bus fleets are forecast to be electric by 2040.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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in North America between 2014 and 2022, according to data from Navigant Research’s Electric Vehicle Market Forecasts report. Since EVs require less maintenance and replacement of parts, which currently provides considerable revenue to dealers and automakers, car companies are looking to diversify their revenue streams.

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AMPLY Power saves up to 40% on energy costs for Tri Delta Transit electric buses

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Using this real-time status allows AMPLY’s system to forecast when the vehicles will be ready-to-go, and once the vehicles are out delivering passengers, AMPLY’s system can track their return state-of-charge battery level and length of time to recharge. For Tri-Delta, this is realizing up to 40% savings on energy rates.

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