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NEC introduces 12V Li-ion battery line for stationary applications

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in alternatives to common 12-Volt, 35 Amp-hour lead- acid batteries and significantly extend the service life and reduce the total cost of ownership of energy storage systems used with telecommunication equipment, remote off-grid power systems, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), medical carts, and solar photo voltaic systems.

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The State of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification

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Delivery vans, commercial-use vans, and pickup trucks are considered light-duty vehicles. According to the Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero program, there 180 models of battery electric MHD trucks and cargo vans available now in the U.S. However, private enterprises are investing in public charging for trucks.

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Ram’s first EV, the Ram ProMaster electric van, hits the US to rival Ford and Rivian

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Ram says it “delivers the best value proposition” with the lowest total cost of ownership across its lineup. Ram ProMaster EV (Source: Stellantis) Meet the Ram ProMaster electric van The Ram ProMaster EV will be available in a delivery and cargo model. Ram’s delivery EV is available now, while the cargo version will be available later.

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Keepin' it simple

Plugs and Cars

Need it cost this much? All plug-in cars these days come with a 120-volt charge cord. Surprising to many, including I suspect Tesla Motors itself, they found that about half the charging of Roadsters at home in the U.S. Despite the fact that it takes 38-60 hours to charge a Tesla from empty to full at 120V. is at 120V.

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Muons and ADNA proposing using accelerator-driven subcritical reactor for heat for production of synthetic fuels and chemicals

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An initial proposed plant using GEM*STAR’s with the Fischer-Tropsch process would produce 70 million gallons of diesel fuel per year at an estimated cost of production of less than $2.00 The external neutrons are provided by the interaction of accelerated charged particles with matter. Muons, Inc. , biomass or coal). Click to enlarge.

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From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence

Blink Charging

Today’s EVs have higher battery capacity, allowing EV drivers to charge less frequently. Increasing EV charging infrastructure at home, work, and on the go creates range confidence. Level 2 charging supports home and work charging, and DCFC supports fleets and road trips. The EV market is here and now.

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Stretch 3 Brings Us Closer to Realistic Home Robots

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Of course, buying two Stretch robots is twice as expensive as buying a single Stretch robot, and even though Stretch 3’s cost of just under $25,000 is very inexpensive for a mobile manipulator and very affordable in a research or education context, we’re still pretty far from something that most people would be able to afford for themselves.