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This slick-looking solar-powered electric scooter never needs to be recharged

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I was strolling through the never-ending booths full of micromobility companies at the Eurobike 2023 trade show today when I stumbled upon what may be the coolest electric scooter to date: the S80 Solar Scooter. This very well could be the first electric scooter that never needs to be recharged.

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This solar-powered 10-seater electric boat has infinite range

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The Solar Sal 24 in an electric cuddy cabin boat built by Belmont Boatworks in Belmont, Maine. The boat scored the wave-making designation of “first 100% solar US Coast Guard-inspected passenger vessel.” more… The post This solar-powered 10-seater electric boat has infinite range appeared first on Electrek.

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

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WiTricity’s technology for wireless power transfer over distance was central to a next-generation electric mobility demonstration in Osaka, Japan, led by DAIHEN Corporation, a global leader in electric power transmission. DAIHEN recently launched a demonstration with Kansai Electric Power Co.

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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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Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

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Researchers from Japan’s NIMS (National Institute for Materials Science), the University of Tokyo and Hiroshima University have jointly conducted a techno-economic analysis for hydrogen production from photovoltaic power generation (PV) utilizing a battery-assisted electrolyzer. The team then evaluated the economic feasibility of the system.

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Floating solar-powered dock unveiled for 100% off-grid charging of electric boats

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The off-grid electric dock and boat lift is powered by a solar array, offering recharging opportunities even when shore power isn’t an option. more… The post Floating solar-powered dock unveiled for 100% off-grid charging of electric boats appeared first on Electrek.

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Easiest way to recharge an electric bike battery from the sun? QuietKat solar power charger review

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I recently had the chance to test out QuietKat’s all-in-one electric bike solar charger for just that purpose, and I can tell you that this is a really cool piece of gear to bring on your next e-bike trip. The post Easiest way to recharge an electric bike battery from the sun?