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Researchers developing DC micro smart grid for charging EV fleets; Li-ion, redox flow batteries and renewables

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This year will see the installation of a photovoltaic unit and a small wind power system at the Fraunhofer Institute Center Stuttgart IZS, where up to 30 electric vehicles at a time can recharge at AC charge spots in the Fraunhofer Campus parking garage. A 30-meter-tall wind turbine delivers 10 kW. — Dipl.-Ing

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Good Energies, Google and Marubeni Investing in Offshore Wind Backbone

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Energy investor Good Energies, Google and Marubeni Corporation are investing in the Atlantic Wind Connection (AWC) backbone transmission project. The 350-mile (563-km) long transmission backbone will provide approximately 6,000 MW of offshore wind capacity, enough power to serve 1.9 million households, when fully complete.

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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Arcadia connects renters and homeowners across the US to wind and solar energy through utility data and billing technology. In select markets within Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island, Arcadia’s platform connects qualifying customers to community solar projects in their area.

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Lucid Motors releases details about its electric drivetrain technology

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Most notably, a new motor winding technology has been introduced to maximize power output and reduce electrical losses. The motor also features an innovative cooling system that more effectively removes heat from the stator winding, minimizing losses and boosting efficiency.

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Exro unveils new application for Coil Driver motor controller: optimizing charging and V2G

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This includes charging capabilities from renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. Currently, EVs require three different types of power electronics components to power the vehicles in motion and charge the batteries from the grid or renewable energy sources: a motor drive, on-board charger and external DC fast charger.

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More details from Kia on the EV9 three-row SUV

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At launch, the EV9 will be available in Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line trim levels, offered in two battery sizes and rear-wheel drive or dual-motor AWD configurations. The EV9 features Kia’s next-generation Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) system. earlier post ). EV9 Technology.

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Volkswagen outlines coming changes to charging for its EVs

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Customers can choose here between the basic version and two fully networked variants, which they can control using the We Connect ID. More than 270,000 public charging points are already connected—both in towns and on long-distance routes. A special DC BiDi wallbox will be used for the power transfer and communication.

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