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DOE provides $65M for “connected communities” of buildings powered to transform electric system

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $65 million through its Connected Communities funding opportunity announcement (FOA) to expand DOE’s network of grid-interactive efficient building communities nationwide. ( —Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette. interactive Efficient Building: An energy?efficient

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DOE, GM, Mathworks launch EcoCAR Electric Vehicle Challenge; 15 universities selected

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GM will provide student teams across 15 academic institutions with a Cadillac LYRIQ, the brand’s first all-electric vehicle, to develop and to demonstrate technology that utilizes automation and vehicle-to-everything connectivity. University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL). McMaster University (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada).

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Georgia Tech named winner of DOE/GM/Mathworks EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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The Ohio State University finished in second place and University of Alabama came in third. The teams applied advanced propulsion systems, electrification, SAE Level 2 automation, and vehicle connectivity to improve the energy efficiency of a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer.

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Ohio State named first-year champion in 4-year EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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Rounding out the top three are Virginia Tech in second place and the University of Alabama in third place. Teams have four years (2018-2022) to transform their vehicles from design concept into reality, building an energy efficient, connected and semi-automated vehicle for the car sharing market.

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DOE, General Motors and MathWorks launch EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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The US Department of Energy (DOE), General Motors and MathWorks launched the EcoCAR Mobility Challenge, the latest DOE-sponsored Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition ( AVTC ), revealed the 12 competing universities and named the Chevrolet Blazer as the vehicle platform selected for the competition. University of Alabama.

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New Flyer launches New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions; sustainable charging and mobility solutions for zero-emission buses

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The New Flyer announcement comes on the heels of the Volkswagen Groups’s announcement of its formation of Elli, a Group company for energy offerings and charging solutions. This newly established service offering is the result of ongoing industry efforts to provide smart, sustainable, connected public transit solutions. Earlier post.).

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Select the Right EV Charging Management Partner for your NEVI Program Project

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Intended to remove the speedbumps from building a high-speed EV charging network along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors , NEVI grants cover up to 80% of the cost of new or upgraded EV charging infrastructure. connect securely with a charging network, and can receive and implement software updates. Teaming is encouraged!