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Recap: EV Connect at FedFleet 2023

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General Administration (GSA) , EV Connect was honored to participate as an exhibitor at this year’s successful FedFleet Conference on January 24-26, 2023, in Washington, DC. This year’s in-person event brought together representatives from various offices in the GSA, the U.S

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Successful first flight of the world?s largest all-electric aircraft: Cessna Grand Caravan 208B

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The successful flight of the eCaravan, enabled by a 750-horsepower (560 kW) magni500 propulsion system, took place at the AeroTEC Flight Test Center at the Grant County International Airport (KMWH) in Moses Lake, Washington on Thursday. Features include: 4 x 3-phase architecture allows for graceful degradation should a fault occur.

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Eviation’s electric commuter plane Alice makes first test flight

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The first fully electric commuter plane Alice from Eviation Aircraft ( earlier post ) successfully completed its maiden flight at Moses Lake, Washington. This allows a direct motor-to-propeller connection, eliminating the need for a heavy maintenance-prone gearbox. Alice lifted off on 27 Sep at 7:10 a.m.

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US DOE launches Vehicles Data Challenge

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As part of the Energy Datapalooza event in Washington, DC, the US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a challenge to to foster new technologies that can. The event includes demonstrations of mobile apps and web-based services that are available to families and businesses today, as well as previews of future inventions.

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DOE, General Motors and MathWorks launch EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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Participating teams will apply advanced propulsion systems, electrification, SAE Level 2 automation, and vehicle connectivity to improve the energy efficiency of a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer—all while balancing factors such as emissions, safety, utility, and consumer acceptability. University of Washington. Georgia Tech. dSPACE, Inc.;

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Samsung planning $1.2B investment for US R&D of Internet of Things

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Vice Chairman Kwon delivered this news in a speech at a Samsung-hosted forum in Washington, D.C He also warned that sector-specific regulations would inherently fragment the development of IoT, impeding devices and platforms from connecting to each other. entitled Internet of Things: Transforming the Future.

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U.N.’s ITU Secretary-General Receives IEEE President’s Award

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The IEEE member has championed global connectivity and digital inclusion for more than 30 years. Department of Commerce ’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration , in Washington, D.C. s sustainable development agenda through programs and events. Bogdan-Martin is the first woman to head the ITU, a U.N.

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