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Ford unveils C-MAX Solar Energi concept; “plug-in” hybrid not dependent on electric grid can fully recharge from sun

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Ford’s C-MAX Solar Energi concept combines a rooftop solar panel with an off-board solar concentrator—essentially an inexpensive Fresnel lens canopy. C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, which will be shown at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, is a collaborative project of Ford, SunPower Corp. and Georgia Tech.

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ARPA-E announces $98M in funding for 40 OPEN projects; two opposed-piston engines projects receive $10M total

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Georgia Tech Research Corporation. Georgia Tech will develop a new approach to internally cool permanent magnet motors. Novel Polymer-enhanced Rechargeable Aluminum-Alkaline Battery Technology – $2,000,000. High Power Density Compact Drive Integrated Motor for Electric Transportation – $2,982,389. Ionic Materials, Inc.

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ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

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More than 540 initial concept papers were received in the three focus areas. of Georgia). The project also includes innovative concepts for engineering microbial fuel cells and bioreactor systems. Novel Battery : Semi-Solid Rechargeable Power Sources: Flexible, High Performance Storage for Vehicles at Ultra-Low Cost (<$0.10/Wh).

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MIT analysis finds current EVs could replace ~90% of personal vehicles now on the road based on driver’s energy consumption

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The detailed GPS data was collected by state agencies in Texas, Georgia, and California, using special data loggers installed in cars to assess statewide driving patterns. Developing the concepts and mathematical models required for a testable, quantitative analysis is helpful in these situations, where so much is at stake.

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Ohio State University Takes Top Spot at 2009 EcoCAR Competition with EREV Design

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For this first year of competition, students were tasked with creating innovative concepts for their vehicle design and given the opportunity to use advanced software and computer modeling tools which allowed for testing and refinement under the simulation of real-world conditions.

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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

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Using Georgia Tech-owned golf carts to prove out the technology, a person sitting in a remote location can access real-time video streamed over LTE to drive the carts. Rapid Recharge & Share, Dearborn. Vehicle data might enable lower insurance rates for good drivers. Remote Repositioning, Atlanta. Parking Spotter, Atlanta.

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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5: First of an aggressive wave of new EVs

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The Ioniq 5 was previewed in September 2019 by the Hyundai 45 Concept, a styling exercise that harkened back to the company’s very first car. Hyundai says a recharge from 10 percent to 80 percent will take just 18 minutes (under optimal circumstances). Heritage style. This allows large battery packs to be charged at 250 to 350 kW.

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