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Saft Supplying Li-ion Storage for ABB SVC Light Grid System

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Saft is providing the Li-ion (lithium-ion) battery technology for ABB’s new SVC (Static Var Compensator) Light with Energy Storage—its latest development within the FACTS (Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems) family. SVC Light is a system that provides fast-acting reactive power compensation in high-voltage electricity networks.

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Ford Extends Global Electric Vehicles Plan to Europe; Five Models to Launch by 2013

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Ford Motor Company is extending its global electric vehicles plan to Europe with five full electric or hybrid vehicles across its C, CD and light commercial vehicle ranges to be introduced in that market by 2013. Ford is aiming to make the Transit Connect Electric available for European customers from 2011. Earlier post.)

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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The 4-wheel anti-lock brakes with ventilated discs were part of the regenerative charging system, an energy recovery process taking the usually wasted friction and heat from braking or coasting, and converting kinetic energy into stored energy. The shelf-like LED rear tail lights continue the L-shape design cue. Safety and Convenience.

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BMW Announces Production Versions of ActiveHybrid X6 and ActiveHybrid 7; Part 1: The Two-Mode ActiveHybrid X6

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While driving electrically, the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 retains all its safety and comfort functions. Since the battery pack supplies the electric power to the 12-volt on-board network through a voltage converter, all other systems such as the lights, infotainment, and safety systems remain fully functional.

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SAE taskforce J2954 on wireless charging and positioning standards looking to have final draft of guideline this year; significant industry involvement

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Wireless Charging enables the customer the ability to have “transparent” recharging of plug-in electric vehicle—EV, combustion engine (IC) PHEV, fuel cell (FC) PHEV—through a seamless connection to the EVSE charger and automated charging process. —Jesse Schneider, Chair SAE J2954.

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Mazda Launches Next-Generation SKYACTIV Technologies

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A light and compact next-generation manual transmission optimized for a front-engined front-wheel-drive layout. It features a short stroke and light shift feel. SKYACTIV-Body A next-generation lightweight, highly-rigid body (8% lighter, 30% more rigid) with outstanding crash safety performance. SKYACTIV-MT.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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The driver’s seat has a surprise for you: it vibrates as part of the lane departure and rear parking warning systems. The Cadillac User Experience, or CUE System is designed to provide drivers with a complete suite of infotainment, navigation and communication tools for keeping the driver connected. Safety and Convenience.