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Stellantis partners with Qinomic to develop electric retrofitting of light commercial vehicles

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Successful completion of this joint development in 2023 and positive customer feedback on the demo cars’ performance will lead to implementation and commercialization starting in France in 2024. Stellantis N.V. —Xavier Peugeot, Stellantis Senior Vice President, Commercial Vehicle Business Unit.

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ORNL demos 20 kW bi-directional wireless charging on UPS PHEV truck; 11" air gap, >92% efficiency

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The system transferred electricity from the power grid to the vehicle battery terminals at more than 92% efficiency. At a 20-kilowatt level, it would take about three hours to charge the vehicle’s 60-kilowatt-hour battery packs. With its bi-directional design, the system also supports use of the vehicle’s batteries for energy storage.

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Honda and Ford separately launching smart home demos

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will create the Honda Smart Home US, a showcase that demonstrates Honda’s vision for sustainable, zero-carbon living and personal mobility, including the use of solar power to charge a Honda Fit EV battery electric vehicle. High-efficiency HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and Lighting System designed by UC Davis.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS electric luxury sedan

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Deceleration is also applied to detected vehicles ahead until they come to a standstill, for example at traffic lights. The EQS marks the launch of a new generation of batteries with significantly higher energy density. The larger of the two batteries has a usable energy content of 107.8 kWh—around 26% more than the EQC.

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Ford and AVL developing fuel cell electric commercial vehicle demonstrator based on Jumbo Transit

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The project will use a prototype Ford Transit Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and a modularized fuel cell system approach. The heavy BEV battery will be replaced by a smaller battery. The findings will also assist in identifying component sizing—including battery and fuel stack—for near-optimal vehicle configuration.

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Premium EV bargain hunting? 2024’s best cut-price prestige electric buys

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Crayon paint ($5000), body-coloured 21-inch Mission E Design wheels ($11,400), panoramic roof ($3370), Sports Chrono pack ($2360) and all-important longer-range Performance Battery Plus ($12,020). Not easy shedding almost $100k in a year, but that’s the case for an ex-demo 4000km-old ’22 BMW i7 limo up for sale in Victoria.

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Con Edison helping NYC drivers shift to EVs with more places to charge up

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Leading by example, Con Edison is purchasing only electric vehicles for its light-duty fleet, with 199 EVs in its fleet today, representing more than 10% of the total light-duty fleet. As its gasoline-powered vehicles are retired, the company plans to reach 80% electrification of its light-duty fleet by 2030 and 100% by 2035.