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Bidirectional Charging Management (BCM) research project gets green light; tying in renewables

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Integrating as many electric vehicles as possible into the power grid in this way calls for innovations in terms of vehicle technology, charging hardware, charging management, communication interfaces with energy sector stakeholders and legal parameters. The legal and regulatory parameters are being evaluated, too.

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ZF presents EVbeat concept vehicle with prototype of new 800-volt electric drive; compact, lightweight and efficient

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Despite its extremely compact design and light weight, the EVbeat does not skimp on performance. The concept vehicle has a maximum torque of 5200 N·m available on the rear axle—and this with a uniquely high torque density for road-legal passenger cars with of 70 N·m per kilogram. This saves around 10% copper.

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Get H2 partners propose green hydrogen pipeline in Europe

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By 2030, the network is to be extended to the Salzgitter steelworks and, if necessary, connected to other networks (shown in light blue). With the integration of a cavern storage facility by RWE in Gronau-Epe, the system, which is based on electricity generation from wind energy, can also make a contribution to supply security.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS electric luxury sedan

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The very low wind noise level contributes significantly to this. Deceleration is also applied to detected vehicles ahead until they come to a standstill, for example at traffic lights. DIGITAL LIGHT has a light module with three extremely powerful LEDs in each headlamp, whose light is refracted and directed by 1.3

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Google’s technology campaign for autonomous driving

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This represented more of a future state since although the vehicle was capable of executing the actions to get Steve to and from the taco shop, there are still significant legal issues to be worked out before blind people can routinely drive cars autonomously. The real danger is the failure of our imagination.” —Anthony Levandowski.

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Ride1Up Prodigy V2 review: An affordable Brose mid-drive e-bike for the common man!

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kg) Load capacity: 300 lb (136 kg) Frame: Aluminum alloy Brakes: Tektro quad-piston hydraulic disc brakes Extras: Brose color display, front and rear LED lights, included high-quality rack and fenders, 100mm air suspension fork, Maxxis tires, kickstand Even better than before! There’s just you and the wind rushing past your ears.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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The high-voltage system is designed to cope with accidents beyond the legal requirements, with the high-voltage battery including features that ensure its safe reaction even in situations such as this. They generate a pure-white, extremely bright light that is pleasant to the eye. They also have a constant phase difference.

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