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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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CMU researchers find controlled charging of PHEVs can cut cost of integration into electricity system by 54-73%; higher benefits with wind power

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In a new study published in the journal Applied Energy , Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researchers found that controlled charging of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) reduces the costs of integrating the vehicles into an electricity system by 54–73% depending on the scenario.

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Electric vs. Gasoline Cars: Uncovering the Real Climate Savior

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This advantage remains true even when considering the electricity utilized for charging EVs. However, the production of electricity for EV charging can result in carbon emissions, depending on the energy source. One key distinction is that EVs produce no direct tailpipe emissions.

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Mitsubishi Motors, NewMotion, Nuvve in vehicle-to-grid pilot in Netherlands with Outlander PHEV

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has launched a Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) pilot, with the first charge point already being utilized with Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV’s in-vehicle storage batteries. University of Delaware Professor Willett Kempton, the pioneer of the grid-integrated vehicle concept, is Nuvve’s CTO.).

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New BMW 330e PHEV features 50% boost in all-electric range to 41 miles; XtraBoost debuts

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The new BMW 330e plug-in hybrid features the latest generation of BMW eDrive technology paired with a four-cylinder gasoline engine. Making its debut appearance in a BMW, the standard-fitted XtraBoost raises the system output of the plug-in hybrid to a maximum 215 kW/292 hp. The plug-in hybrid system pools the abilities of a 2.0-liter

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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Global EV and plug-in hybrid sales (BEV+PHEV) topped 14 million units in 2023 ( EV Volumes ) and are projected to surpass 45 million by 2030 ( IEA ). Those vehicles are hungry for electrons, driving growth in charging stations and the infrastructure to support them. EV chargers are more than just high-current electrical outlets.

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The US Needs 20 Times More EV Charging Stations by 2030… Or Else

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While it’s great news that electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular in the United States, it does pose a unique issue: EV sales are now outpacing EV charging infrastructure. It’s promising to see electric vehicle sales increase, but now they need commercial EV charging stations to stay charged.