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DOE awarding $71M to 20 RD&D projects to cut GHG emissions, expand EV infrastructure; $5M to Achates for opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid

Green Car Congress

Tennessee Technological University. Ultra-low Cost, All-SiC Modular Power Converters for DC Fast Charging Equipment Connected Directly to Medium Voltage Distribution System. High Pressure Fast Response Direct Injection System for Liquified Gas Fuels Use in Light-Duty Engines. Metropolitan Energy Center. Eaton Corporation.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

Support mobility technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, as well as innovations in transit. Slashing Platinum Group Metals Content in Catalytic Converters: An Atoms-to-Autos Approach. Optimization and Evaluation of Energy Savings for Connected and Autonomous Off-Road Vehicles. Project description. Federal share.

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New seamless charging network across18 states

Electric Auto Association

Six major utility companies join together to add EV Fast Chargers to connect Gulf Coast, Midwest and Atlantic state destinations. =. We're excited to collaborate with our utility partners on this important initiative to connect customers to charging resources and encourage electric vehicle travel." Greening the company's fleet.

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Volkswagen unveils 5-seat Atlas Cross Sport Concept plug-in hybrid with 26-mile AER; mild hybrid option

Green Car Congress

The actual production vehicle is scheduled to be launched in the US market starting in 2019, and will be built alongside the seven-passenger Atlas and the Passat sedan in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The 12-volt vehicle electrical system is supplied by a DC/DC converter. The battery is charged via external power sources or while driving.

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Volkswagen inaugurates 9.5 MW solar park at Chattanooga plant in US; key element of VW Group’s strategic sustainability targets

Green Car Congress

Ten SMA inverters and 5 transformers (rated at 1500 KVA each) convert the 9.58 MW of AC power connected to VW’s substation. Use of LED lighting on the exterior results in 68% less energy used, up to 262,500 kWh per year and a reduction in light pollution. (T5 MW of DC power to 7.6 T5 fluorescents are use don the inside.).

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Road Test: 2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus EV

Clean Fleet Report

On the Road Light in its feel, nimble and responsive, the Leaf is certainly not a sporty car, but one that easily handles all but the most challenging road conditions. Many CCS chargers have CHAdeMO plugs available and there are adapters as well, but finding public fast-charging will be more of a challenge than with competitive vehicles.

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Road Test: 2024 Volkswagen ID4 Pro S AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The changes include more power, longer driving range, an upgraded infotainment display and navigation, and other features that improve on this midsize SUV that is built in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The steering is a bit light for highway speeds, but is welcome for the impressive 36.4 foot turning radius (31.5 drag coefficient.