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UC Davis researcher finds ride-hailing EVs offer triple the emissions benefits of a personally owned EV

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Replacing a gasoline-powered ride-hailing vehicle with an electric vehicle can deliver three times the carbon benefits of a personally owned electric vehicle, according to a study by a University of California, Davis, researcher of Uber and Lyft data. Ride-hailing vehicles travel more miles than personal vehicles, making them more efficient.

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Arizona State University Professor’s Work to Stabilize the Grid Pays Off

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Whenever new technologies are introduced into the power grid, there’s always a chance they could disrupt the system, possibly even leading to blackouts. Finding ways to deal with the impact on the grid caused by incorporating renewable energy has been the focus of Vijay Vittal ’s research for nearly 20 years.

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Norwegian Electric Systems to provide hybrid electric systems for three new ferries; Odin’s Eye DC grid system

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The ferries—with capacity for 50 cars and 199 persons—are designed by Multi Maritime. The first ferry is schedueled for delivery in May 2018. Odin’s Eye is a DC grid solution which allows for the use of variable speed generator sets. All three ferries will be capable of all-electric operation with fast charging.

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DOE awards Virginia Tech $3M for EV charging cybersecurity project

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We will work to develop systems to protect the infrastructure for fast charging: controllers, converters, and monitoring systems. Electric vehicles are potentially vulnerable to attacks via the charging stations that could lead to stolen personal and financial information, vehicle damage, or even attacks on the electrical grid.

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Audis e-tron quattro EV: evolutionary powertrain with a dash of revolution for production in 2018; MLB evo

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Audi’s e-tron quattro battery-electric SUV concept, which made its formal debut at IAA in Frankfurt ( earlier post ), is a strong indicator of Audi’s series-production electric SUV due in 2018—especially in terms of the powertrain. If it is necessary to make a plan two days before, that's not so good.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

He worked for SolarCity and Tesla between 2015 and 2018 and now for Solar Smart Living (since 2018). Studying "smart grids" with emphasis on co-joining BEVs with houses and commercial buildings. Personally meeting Sandy Munro to exchange ideas of the future of BEVs. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

He worked for SolarCity and Tesla between 2015 and 2018 and now for Solar Smart Living (since 2018). Studying "smart grids" with emphasis on co-joining BEVs with houses and commercial buildings. Personally meeting Sandy Munro to exchange ideas of the future of BEVs. What type of leadership makes you thrive?