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Volvo Cars, Starbucks begin installing ChargePoint EV fast chargers at stores between Denver and Seattle

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Four chargers at the first Starbucks location in Provo, Utah (East Bay – University & 9 th , 979 S University Ave.) ChargePoint’s DC fast chargers can bring the Volvo C40 Recharge, for example, from a 20% to a 90% charge in about 40 minutes. have been installed and are scheduled to become active later this month.

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Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

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Researchers from Japan’s NIMS (National Institute for Materials Science), the University of Tokyo and Hiroshima University have jointly conducted a techno-economic analysis for hydrogen production from photovoltaic power generation (PV) utilizing a battery-assisted electrolyzer. Credit: NIMS. 2018.11.119 ).

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SLAC, Stanford researchers revitalize batteries by bringing ‘dead’ lithium back to life

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Researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University may have found a way to revitalize rechargeable lithium batteries, potentially boosting the range of electric vehicles and battery life in next-gen electronic devices. —Stanford postdoctoral fellow Fang Liu, lead author.

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Proterra introduces new high power interoperable EV charging technology; J1772- and J3105-compliant, OCPP

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The development of universal technology standards will accelerate this transition, and Proterra is actively working to promote interoperability across technology platforms. Powering up a Catalyst bus is now as simple as connecting to a Proterra charger or other standards-based charging system.

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Bosch and PSA present first two OpEneR prototypes for increased range of electric drive vehicles

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OpEneR is a European research project under the Seventh Framework Programme designed to increase the range of future hybrid and electric vehicles by optimizing energy management. The strategies will vary from time-optimized up to range-maximized. A new-generation Stop & Start system that enables freewheeling.

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BMW ActiveE testing in Leipzig for longer-range commuting and recuperation strategies

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The project is funded as part of the showcase “Electromobility Connects” Bavaria-Saxony by the federal government. In recuperation, the electric motor functions as a generator to recharge the battery pack when the driver takes his or her foot off the gas pedal.

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ARPA-E announces $98M in funding for 40 OPEN projects; two opposed-piston engines projects receive $10M total

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Of those selected, approximately 43% of OPEN 2018 projects will be led by universities, 35% by small businesses, and the remainder by large businesses, non-profit organizations or federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs). Novel Polymer-enhanced Rechargeable Aluminum-Alkaline Battery Technology – $2,000,000.

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