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Electrogenic introduces plug-and-play EV conversion kit for the Classic Mini

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British EV technology company Electrogenic, known for its classic car EV conversions, has expanded its range of drop-in conversion kits with a cost-effective plug and play solution to electrify the classic Mini.Electrogenic’s kit converts the automotive icon to electric drive from just £15,000 (US$18,800) plus VAT.

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Volta/Imogen collaboration awarded $12M in ARPA-E funding to commercialize next-generation fast charging technology

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Volta, an electric vehicle (EV) charging and media company, announced that a project application it collaborated on with Imagen Energy, a developer of compact high-power EV chargers, was awarded a $12-million grant from the US Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Earlier post.).

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Plugged Up: GM to Adopt Tesla Charging Standard

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It was only a few short days ago we brought you news of Ford announcing it will be granting its EVs the capability of hoovering electricity from Tesla-branded charging stations. And designing a second charging flap door on another part of the car to house a NACS port would be very expensive.

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Subaru introducing its first plug-in hybrid in US; Crosstrek Hybrid

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Subaru Corporation is introducing its first plug-in hybrid vehicle, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, in the US. Conversely, it can be powered by the engine to function as a generator for the hybrid battery. It also charges the hybrid battery during regenerative braking. Subaru StarDrive Technology employs two electric motors.

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French EV conversions, BMW inductive charging, Nio update: Today’s Car News

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Inductive charging is here—on a plug-in hybrid. A different twist for battery cooling could help performance and charging. And a French company wants to do EV conversions on a budget. BMW has announced that it will soon offer inductive wireless charging. Nio regroups in light of sagging sales in China.

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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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Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in late February demonstrated a 20-kilowatt bi-directional wireless charging system installed on a UPS medium-duty, plug-in hybrid electric delivery truck. UPS appreciates the Department of Energy’s support on this effort.

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QOTD: How Charged Up Are You?

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Today's Dodge Charger launch is going to drive a lot of conversations. Especially since there was no intermediate electrification step involving a hybrid or plug-in hybrid? That said, I wouldn't own one at present, as my current living situation makes charging a hassle. Including this question of the day. What say you?