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Tritium Veefil-RT 50 kW fast chargers chosen for EV and V2G research project in Slovakia

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As part of a research project into e-mobility and Vehicle to Grid (V2G) charging in Slovakia, a Tritium Veefil-RT 50kW DC fast charger has been installed at the Slovak Academy of Sciences in Bratislava. All the Veefil-RT chargers are positioned along the Belgium motorway system, linking the country’s major cities.

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IBM and ZSE team on Central European e-mobility project; “green highway”

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IBM is working with ZSE on the charging stations between Vienna and Bratislava s part of the VIBRATe e-mobility project. ZSE), the largest distributor and supplier of electricity in Slovakia, on a smart energy “feasibility” study that will help prepare the capital city Bratislava for electric vehicles (EVs). (ZSE), Click to enlarge.

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Tesla “Camp Mode” and other features become indispensable for Ukraine EV owners

Teslarati

While Starlink plays the vital role of keeping key parts of the nation connected to the internet, electric vehicles from Musk’s EV company, Tesla, are also aiding people on the ground. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has shown the world harrowing images and videos of the war.

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The Portrait Artist

Cars That Think

It’s a rite of passage, a vital part of the process of being selected by IEEE as a Medal of Honor recipient. Perry prefers to meet in person in order to develop a human connection. I generally leave feeling I actually connected with the person, that it was more than just a Q&A.” Perry Residence: Palo Alto, Calif.

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Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

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The 48V diesel mild-hybrid unit is the first to be launched as part of Kia’s global powertrain electrification strategy. The MHSG is connected by belt to the engine’s crankshaft, and switches seamlessly between motor and generator modes. Acceleration is aided by power from a compact 0.44

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The Grand Tour's "Eurocrash," 45 Percent of a Car Show

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This particular installment is a bit different than past voyages though: The connecting thread between the presenters, journey, cars, and the episode’s events goes missing.& The trip will cross four countries in total; Slovakia and Hungary are between the endpoints. The Crosley loses, and the race is not interesting.

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How Russia Sent Ukraine Racing Into the “Energy Eurozone”

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But through it all Ukrenergo and its European colleagues were quietly working on an emergency support scheme: uniting Ukraine’s grid with those of the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO-E)—a continuous zone of synchronized AC power connecting most of Continental Europe. ius told IEEE Spectrum yesterday.

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