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WAE introduces Elysia battery intelligence software

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Technology and engineering services company WAE Technologies (WAE) launched Elysia, its mass-market Battery Intelligence software offering designed to unlock significant improvements in the life, safety, usable energy, power, and rapid charging times of any battery system.

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WAE Technologies launches Elysia battery intelligence software for the mass market

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The core offering is based around two key products: Elysia Embedded is a suite of battery management algorithms, which run locally on the Battery Management System (BMS)—for example directly on an EV’s battery or on a stationary energy storage system.

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DOE announces $26.6M SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards; fuel cells, batteries, power electronics and efficient combustion engines

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Of these, 16 are vehicle-related, encompassing projects developing batteries, power electronics and improved combustion engine technology including on-board reformers, and two are specifically hydrogen fuel cell-related. High Loading Lithium-Ion Electrode Architecture for Low Cost Electric Vehicle Batteries Ballast Energy, Inc.

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Hyundai to begin production of ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle in December; targeting 1,000 units by 2015

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Hyundai called the ix35 Fuel Cell its “halo vehicle” in the Blue Drive sub-brand, the badge worn by Hyundai’s cleanest vehicles, including Sonata Hybrid, i20 Blue Drive and BlueOn, Hyundai’s battery-powered i10. Hyundai has already signed contracts with cities in Denmark and Sweden to lease the ix35 Fuel Cell to municipal fleets.

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DOE to issue FY14 Vehicle Technologies program-wide funding opportunity announcement

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VTO supports a broad technology portfolio aimed at developing and deploying advanced highway transportation technologies to reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, while meeting or exceeding vehicle performance and cost expectations. Broadly, VTO program activities are focused on achieving: Saving 1.4 Tire efficiency.

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Future of Electric Vehicles Industry

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It is likely that we will see continued improvements in battery technology in the future, which will lead to longer range and faster charging times for electric vehicles (EVs) and other battery-powered devices.

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Abandoned History: The 2014 VIA VTRUX Pickup, a Forgotten Silverado

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& And the batteries would definitely need charged often, as the VTRUX line was claimed to have around a 35-mile range on battery power. Ditching a transmission and partial operation on electric power alone were the selling points for the VTRUX line. VIA was focused on fleet sales and a low cost of ownership.