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WiTricity collaborating with Nissan on wireless charging for EVs

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WiTricity is collaborating with Nissan to further the adoption of wireless EV charging systems. In December 2016, bench testing for the J2954 taskforce at Idaho National Laboratory demonstrated interoperability between the so-called Double D (DD) and Circular Topologies between 3.7 Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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DOE AVTA Completes 1M Miles of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Testing

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The US Department of Energy (DOE), through its Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity ( AVTA ) at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), has completed 1 million miles of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) testing. PHEV operations often occur with minimal pre-trip charge events – “they run even if not plugged in”. Source: INL.

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WiTricity announces Tunable Matching Network technology; optimization of power transfer between ground and vehicle

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The WiTricity TMN technology was recently tested by Idaho National Laboratory (INL), with funding from the US Department of Energy, to support validation of the SAE Technical Information Report (TIR) J2954. WiTricity collaborated with Nissan to submit a 7.7 Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Wireless charging bench testing complete, proving interoperability and validating SAE TIR J2954

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Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and TDK R&D Corporation, along with the US Department of Energy (DOE), automotive companies and suppliers have completed bench testing to support the SAE Technical Information Report (TIR) J2954. Idaho National Lab and TDK has provided invaluable bench data to validate SAE J2954 Wireless Power Transfer.

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Upcoming workshop for SAE J2954 wireless power transfer status and testing in California

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Toyota, Nissan and GM will provide technology application examples, while Lear, Witricity and Qualcomm will discuss their particular technologies. TDK and Idaho National Laboratory will provide the view from labs.

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#EVmyValentine: Your Creative Odes to Electric Vehicles

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V from Idaho loves her EV so much that she added bling to make her Nissan Leaf more glamorous! “There are no emissions, it’s a better driving experience, and there’s less maintenance…a no-brainer,” Eric also wrote. Jose from Washington penned a poem about his previous BMW i3.

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INL analysis of 5 large-scale PEV and charging projects finds public charging infrastructure not needed everywhere to enable PEV adoption

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Idaho National Laboratory has released the voluminous findings from its analysis of five large-scale PEV and charging infrastructure projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Chrysler Ram Pickup: plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Second, Volt drivers plugged in more oftern than LEAF drivers.

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