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Calif. Energy Commission approves energy efficiency rules for battery charger systems; automotive chargers exempted

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This exception does not apply to autoettes, electric personal assistive mobility devices, golf carts, or low speed vehicles. Battery chargers for both large and small appliances are composed of (1) a power supply (corded plug); (2) a battery; and (3) internal charging circuitry. Industrial charger compliance (e.g.

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Ford opens new Silicon Valley research center; focus on connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, big data

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Earlier this month, the company introduced Ford Smart Mobility at the 2015 International CES. A person sitting in the Palo Alto laboratory can access real-time video streamed over existing 4G/LTE technology to drive golf carts thousands of miles away. Maciuca holds a Ph.D. Earlier post.)

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Proud of its roots

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I cut the frame and extended it, and then a guy from the DEVC donated a golf cart motor,” he explained. “I The chapter’s annual participation in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb also speaks to EV technology. EV entrant at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb starting line.