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DOE to fund research to reduce costs of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) and Office of Electricity (OE) plan to fund (DE-FOA-0003241) research to drive innovation and reduce costs of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) voltage source converter (VSC) transmission systems.

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InCharge Energy releases scalable DC fast charger; 180kW unit can charge two fleet vehicles simultaneously

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This all-in-one DC Fast Charger is compatible with all CCS and CHAdeMO EVs and is suited for auto dealers, commercial fleet charging and parking applications where higher-power DC charging is needed in a minimal space. The ICE-180 is the second offering in the expanding InCharge hardware portfolio, which includes the ICE-30 DC Wallbox.

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How This Startup Cut Production Costs of Millimeter Wave Power Amplifiers

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The amplifiers can cost as much as US $1 million apiece because they’re made using costly, high-precision manufacturing and manual assembly. Launched in June 2020, the startup produces affordable systems for wireless connections that deliver optical fiber quality, or what Gamzina calls elvespeed connectivity.

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SAE International publishes updated standard for on-route mechanized conductive EV charging systems for buses: SAE J3105

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SAE International published its latest standard, SAE J3105 : Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System Using Conductive Automated Connection Devices, along with three new tributary documents. It also covers the functional and dimensional requirements for the vehicle connection interface and supply equipment interface. million by 2024.

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The difference between AC charging piles and DC charging piles

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The charging pile is a charging facility for “refueling” electric vehicles, and the scientific name is also called “off-board charger” At present, charging piles are divided into AC charging piles and DC charging piles. This article will introduce the difference between AC charging piles and DC charging piles.

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DOE awarding $71M to 20 RD&D projects to cut GHG emissions, expand EV infrastructure; $5M to Achates for opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid

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This includes EV charging community projects, such as installing charge stations within multi-unit housing, hosting community-led demonstrations that address barriers to EV adoption and lowering costs for direct current (DC) fast charging equipment. AOI 3: Reducing the Cost of DC Fast Charging Equipment. BorgWarner Inc.

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Greenlots and Volvo Trucks partner on first installation of chargers for Volvo LIGHTS electrified trucking project

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Greenlots’ SKY platform is built for scale and designed to deliver a charging solution that meets Volvo Trucks' electric fleet's unique requirements and is optimized for cost and power. Heavy-duty fleets have unique charging characteristics and needs. —Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America.

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