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Volta/Imogen collaboration awarded $12M in ARPA-E funding to commercialize next-generation fast charging technology

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The technology will also fulfill network connectivity requirements, including Plug and Charge capabilities and communication through the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) and Open Charge Point Interface protocol (OCPI), building upon Volta’s existing software implementation to allow flexible integration with roaming charging partners.

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Amped Up: Installing an EV Charger at Home

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Other considerations like affordability and performance are as much case-by-case as an individual’s dinner order at a restaurant. Level 2 chargers connect to a 220V outlet, like the ones used to power an electric range or clothes dryer. For others, existing levels of range being offered in the marketplace suits their needs just fine.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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Cash for Conversions” will start by fixing many of our 100 million trucks, vans, and buses. When they’re mass-produced, conversions will cost under $10-$15,000. After our one-year test, in summer 2011, we’ll be ready to create a powerful new US conversion industry. Tags: Conversions Perspective Plug-ins.

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It begins: Ethiopia set to become first country to ban internal combustion cars

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Sime further explained that efforts to establish charging stations for electric cars remain a high priority, and offered that the nation’s inability to access favorable foreign exchange resources has contributed to its inability to afford to continue importing gasoline and diesel. The DC charging infrastructure for sure isn’t there.

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ARPA-E announces $35M funding opportunity to develop novel heat exchanger technologies

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Durable and affordable higher-temperature heat exchangers could lead to substantially higher power conversion efficiencies, which in turn could reduce fuel consumption, system footprint (and thus capital and operation costs), and CO 2 and NO x emissions. Integration into larger (e.g.,

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DOE awarding $19.4M to 22 advanced vehicle technologies projects; Mercedes-Benz, GM Li-S battery projects

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These projects enable smaller, safer, lighter weight, and less expensive battery packs that ultimately will make electric vehicles more affordable. The three selected EEMS projects will conduct research that evaluates energy savings benefits from connected and automated vehicles. University of Virginia. Western Research Institute.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk slams paywalled news in recent media critique

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The executive noted that his actual comment called out the Post for using paywalls even if the publication could obviously maintain its finances due to its connection with the Amazon founder. Your boss Bezos can certainly afford it, even after buying a support yacht for his yacht.” ” – Elon Musk. .