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BAE Systems, QinetiQ to integrate hybrid electric drive into tracked combat vehicle

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E-X-Drive combines electrical and mechanical components in a novel configuration that is efficiently packaged, incorporates mechanical regenerative transfer of steering power, range-shift mechanisms, and permanent magnet motor technology. Build is planned to be completed at the BAE Systems’ Sterling Heights prototype shop.

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Velodyne LiDAR opens “Megafactory” for 3D LiDAR sensors; 1M sensors in 2018

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Located in San Jose, CA, the facility not only has enough space for high-volume manufacturing and for the precise distance and ranging alignment process for LiDAR sensors as they come off the assembly line. Velodyne LiDAR is opening a “Megafactory” to ramp up production of the latest 3D LiDAR sensors to meet high global demand.

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ICCT paper assesses leading regional EV markets in US and policies behind them

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parking and lane access incentives, building codes), utility actions (e.g., Four of the areas—Portland, San Jose, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz—have 20 or more actions in place. The white paper identifies the areas with the highest shares of EVs and catalogues the actions that support EV uptake.

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Electrify America opening first California EV fast charging station in Torrance; targeting 9 in California by year-end

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Through its Cycle 1 California ZEV Investment Plan, Electrify America is developing a network of electric vehicle charging stations along highly traveled highways and in six California metropolitan areas which include Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco and San Jose.

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Electrify America to install 2,800 charging stations at workplaces and multi-unit dwellings across US

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Level 2 charging will provide for a charging speed up to 20-25 miles of driving range per hour, which would allow drivers to fully charge their electric vehicles at their home or workplace. Joining Electrify America in this initiative are SemaConnect, EV Connect and Greenlots.

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NIO plans to enter the U.S. by 2025

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headquarters in San Jose, California, where they started hiring last month , and has even opened showing rooms of its lineup in California. The company also plans to build one of its signature battery swap stations at its U.S. According to Electric-Vehicles.com , NIO plans to enter the U.S. headquarters for testing purposes.

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US DOE announces 3 consortia for $125M US-India Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Center; solar, second-generation biofuels and buildings

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Consortia researchers will leverage their expertise and resources in solar technology, advanced biofuels, and building efficiency. The Deployment track (PACE-D) includes a Clean Energy Finance Center, the public-private Energy Cooperation Program, and a range of bilateral cooperative activities. Nexant; Saint Gobain Corp. .;

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