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The Toyota FT-Se Concept Probably Isn’t the Next MR2

The Truth About Cars

While sharing a battery pack and a few other components with a vehicle that’s slated from production isn’t enough to guarantee the Toyota FT-Se going on sale, it’s a good sign and further bolstered by statements from Iida. An argument could be made that electrification could be used to help keep the car cheap to operate.

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Nissan and ENEL announce V2G system, launch smart grid trials in Europe

Green Car Congress

As part of the partnership, Nissan and ENEL have committed to working together, to explore: Introducing this technology to the European market; The extended use of ‘second life’ electric vehicles batteries for static applications; Designing and evaluating potential affordable energy and mobility pack offers. Click to enlarge.

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This $680 4-seater electric swan boat makes my own Chinese e-boat look luxurious

Baua Electric

But after buying an ultra-cheap Chinese electric boat last year , this new one makes my own lazy lake cruiser look like a luxury yacht. Sure, it’s got a fiberglass hull, which is already surprising for such an affordable little boat. The other small issue is that there’s not a great way to connect a bow line while on the boat.

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Nissan and Endesa collaborating to deliver vehicle-to-grid systems to market

Green Car Congress

The two companies have agreed to collaborate on the following activities: Introduction of V2G services in the European market; Exploring the use of second-life EV batteries for stationary applications (including households, buildings, grid); and. Designing and evaluating potential affordable energy and mobility pack offers.

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EnerNOC and Tesla to collaborate on stationary energy storage

Green Car Congress

Tesla announced its PowerWall line of stationary Li-ion battery storage systems last night. EnerNOC and Tesla will enable enterprises to monetize the batteries through demand charge management and demand response using EnerNOC’s EIS. Cheap cells made in the Gigafactory are only part of the puzzle. EnerNOC, Inc., Earlier post.).

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Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Huge Money Savings

Plug In India

The electric scooter prices have almost reached price parity with petrol scooters and will soon be cheaper, once battery cells are mass manufactured in India. Cost of electricity is fairly cheap at Rs 10 per unit in the commercial location of cities and Rs 3 - 4 small towns and villages. For other manufacturers, check with dealers.

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Luxonis’ New Fun-size Bot

Cars That Think

They’ve just launched a Kickstarter for Rae , a pint-sized open source mobile robot with an integrated depth camera that combines accessible apps with ROS 2 and is somehow also kind of affordable. Connectivity is via USB-C, both for communications and charging, and it’s got WiFi and Bluetooth along with a mic and speaker.

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