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Qualcomm unveils next-gen powerline communication device to support vehicle-to-EVSE smart-grid communications

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announced a next-generation powerline communication (PLC) device, the QCA7006AQ, designed to address the needs for electric vehicle (EV) charging station communications—also known as electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)—that use global Combined Charging System (CCS). —Lars Boeryd, Sr.

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EV startup AEHRA partners with Miba Battery Systems

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—Stefan Gaigg, Managing Director at Miba Battery Systems Miba Battery Systems develops and produces its battery solutions currently at its VOLTfactory #01 in Austria, and will also supply AEHRA the battery system with the FLEXcooler, which Miba says is the most lightweight cooling system with outstanding performance available today.

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Johnson Controls launching AGM battery line in North America for start-stop applications

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Johnson Controls, which has been manufacturing AGM batteries in Europe since 2002, produces more than 3 million VARTA Start-Stop Plus AGM batteries annually to supply the rapidly growing Start-Stop market. AGM batteries to meet European sizes (H6, H7, H8) are available today. Joseph’s, Mo.,

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Cal Energy Commission grants $2.4M for Class 8 fuel cell hybrid trucks at ports; $1.2M for PEV fleet and V2G software upgrade

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million to expand the data collection effort for the plug-in vehicle project at Los Angeles Air Force Base ( earlier post ) to assess fully the economic and technical viability of transforming military base tactical vehicles to plug-in electric drive vehicle drive vehicles participating in vehicle-to-grid services.

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First $300M tranche of VW National ZEV investment targets charging infrastructure; 150kW+ fast charging on highway network

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In addition, other use cases/technologies are also under consideration including targeted battery storage to manage peak demand and ease grid loads, etc. Sites will be, on average, about 66 miles apart, with no more than 120 miles between stations, meaning many shorter range ZEVs available today will be able to use this network.

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IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

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Vehicle and fuel technology for natural gas is available today and relatively affordable, particularly in comparison with other alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). Investments in grids are likely to take place only where other sectors can also benefit from natural gas supply.

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Study: even with high LDV electrification, low-carbon biofuels will be necessary to meet 80% GHG reduction target; “daunting” policy implications

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They considered three levels of GHG-intensity for US electricity supply. The petroleum-targeted scenarios assume that electricity supply is decarbonized by 40%. while the climate-targeted scenarios assume that electricity supply is decarbonized by 80%. Renewable and nuclear electricity supply technologies are available today.

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