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Tokyo Electric Power Licenses Aker Wade to Build Level III Fast Chargers

Green Car Congress

Under TEPCO’s scheme, only the communication protocol and the connector are standard; the main circuits and component designs are dependent upon the EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment) makers. Since 2006 it has tested more than 300 battery powered cars in the greater Tokyo area. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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IEEE Foundation President Boosts Support for Future Engineers

Cars That Think

Forty teams participated in the first IEEE Xtreme competition, which was held in October 2006. The inaugural event was designed to reflect the Foundations vision of being the heart of IEEEs charitable giving. Having the contest take place over 24 hours ensured all participants were on equal footing, he says.

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In Memoriam: Bruno Sacco, the Greatest Mercedes-Benz Designer Ever

The Truth About Cars

The world lost a great automotive designer in September, as it surfaced earlier this week that Bruno Sacco passed away at the age of 90. There, his flair for serious and orderly designs were put to use on the exclusive luxury wares from Mercedes-Benz. And one of the first design unification tasks was the upcoming S-Class.

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