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HVDC Networks Come to Europe

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Starting around the middle of 2024, the Shetlands—and also part of mainland Scotland—will be powered by the 443-megawatt Viking wind farm , consisting of 103 wind turbines on the main island of Shetland. According to Plet, wind energy is driving an acceleration of HVDC installations in Europe.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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This project is unique in that the buses will be charged during the day to take advantage of the renewable energy made available by the abundant solar and wind energy available on the island. Connect Transit will receive funding to replace diesel buses used in fixed route service with zero-emission, 40-foot, battery electric buses.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige

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Wind and road noise were low, reduced in-part by acoustic laminated glass and sound deadening insulation. Charging is also through powerful motor regeneration that when coasting or braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery. The Bluetooth phone connection was for up to two devices.

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Discover Le Havre, Where Impressionism Was Born

Baua Electric

A bit like how people from New Jersey got used to being made fun of because they lived on industrial land that was less beautiful than New York. To prove his point, he picked up a coffee mug with an intersecting L and H — the new emblem of Le Havre that adorns products — like T-shirts and tote bags — sold throughout the city.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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When coasting or braking, the regen system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery. The GV60 has limited wind and road noise partly due to the low 0.29 Bluetooth connection for up-to two devices with USB C-type power and data ports, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi Hotspot complete the technology.

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This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

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The inverter converts alternating current to direct current when charging the vehicle and back the other way when sending power into the grid. Their initial idea was that garaged vehicles would have a two-way computer-controlled connection to the electric grid, which could receive power from the vehicle as well as provide power to it.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis GV70 EV AWD

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Wind and road noise were reduced partly due to acoustic laminated glass and sound-deadening insulation. When coasting or braking, it converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery. There was limited body roll and the ride was comfortable and confident. inch 3D digital instrument screen.