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Ford unveils C-MAX Solar Energi concept; “plug-in” hybrid not dependent on electric grid can fully recharge from sun

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Ford’s C-MAX Solar Energi concept combines a rooftop solar panel with an off-board solar concentrator—essentially an inexpensive Fresnel lens canopy. The vehicle moves beneath the canopy during the day to maintain maximum concentrated solar irradiance. Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept. Click to enlarge.

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Kyocera installs solar-powered recharging station for EVs, backup energy in disaster

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KCCS) have installed a Solar Cycle Station for EV at the headquarters of Shintec Hozumi Co., Kyocera’s “Solar Cycle Station” is a solar-powered recharging station—originally launched for electric-assisted bicycles in 2010—that uses the company’s high performance solar modules. Click to enlarge.

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Jackery’s Explorer 500 solar power station now $150 off in New Green Deals, Matter smart plugs, more

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Today’s the day to add a little solar power into your setup, with the best environmentally-friendly discounts of the day coming headlined by a $150 discount on Jackery’s Explorer 500 power kit. Just don’t forget about all of the other best e-bike discounts around.

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DAIHEN leverages WiTricity wireless charging technology for solar-powered mobility demo in Japan

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at Expo Park in Osaka, Japan, to showcase next-generation mobility services using a small electric vehicle, similar in size and functionality to a golf cart, and a solar-powered wireless charging system, provided by DAIHEN. DAIHEN recently launched a demonstration with Kansai Electric Power Co.

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NEDO, Sharp, and Toyota to begin public road trials of electrified vehicles equipped with high-efficiency solar batteries

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Japan’s NEDO, Sharp Corporation, and Toyota Motor Corporation plan to begin public road trials of electrified vehicles equipped with high-efficiency solar batteries from late July 2019. times higher in comparison with the commercial model Prius PHV (equipped with a solar charging system). Background.

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Prep for camping trips with this 200W foldable portable solar panel at $219 ($80 off) in New Green Deals

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On sale for a new low of $219 at Amazon, this solar panel plugs directly into your power station to recharge it with using nothing more than sunlight. more… The post Prep for camping trips with this 200W foldable portable solar panel at $219 ($80 off) in New Green Deals appeared first on Electrek.

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Hitachi, Mitsubishi Motors and ENGIE testing plug-in vehicles as renewable energy storage for office buildings

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Hitachi’s V2X Charger is the first recharger that not only recharges an electric car but can also discharge the energy back into the building/grid providing different flexibilities including kW, ? Hitachi Europe Ltd., kW, kWh and VAR. This energy can then be discharged back into the grid when appropriate.