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BT Group Converts Telecom Infrastructure to EV Chargers

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The standard question posed by EV naysayers is, “What if an EV’s battery is nearly depleted and the nearest charging station is too far to reach?” The company has announced a pilot project to retrofit street cabinets traditionally used to store broadband Internet and telephone cabling.

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California Energy Commission awards $750K to Electricore to study standardization of plug-in vehicle batteries

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. $750,000 to research value-based design options for the standardization of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) batteries. The project survey will include identifying barriers to standardizing, researching methods to implement battery system standards, and recommending potential paths to the commercial adoption of battery standards.

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VW launches new Sharan MPV; up to 14.3% more fuel efficient; stop-start, battery regen standard

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The entire engine range (115 to 220 PS) meets the Euro-6 standard. The TSI engines deliver 110 kW / 150 PS and 162 kW / 220 PS (a gain of 20 PS) respectively, with the 150 PS version consuming, in combination with the standard manual transmission, 6.4 All diesel engines are fitted with an SCR catalytic converter. l/100 km (36.8

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Audi’s performance SQ5 diesel features electric compressor with mild hybrid system

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The SQ5 TDI is certified according to the Euro 6d-temp emission standard. Energy is stored in a compact lithium-ion battery with an electrical capacity of 10 Ah located beneath the luggage compartment floor. An AC/DC converter connects the conventional 12-volt electrical system. liters per 100 kilometers.

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Everything you should know about Smart energy Meter

Baua Electric

Smart Meters and Needs Smart energy meters as compared to conventional meters provides flexibility in terms of safety, responsive time, storing and reading data remotely, provides wireless communication that enables the feasibility of calculating the overload and underload on grid through a particular area.

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Leveraging Parking Lot Solar Panels for EV Charging

Clean Fleet Report

Parking lots seem logical places for solar farms, blocking the sun’s rays from baking vehicle interiors and converting that energy to usable power to make the cars run. It’s possible to construct off-grid charging stations, but they come with hassles, such as storing power when the sun doesn’t shine. The way it could be.

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VW launches Car-Net

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Beginning in the 2014 model year, VW Car-Net will be introduced on select trims of Jetta, Passat, Tiguan, CC, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Eos models. VW Car-Net is offered with all features as standard with each subscription, including Agent Destination Assist. Volkswagen of America, Inc. Roadside Assistance. Remote Vehicle Status.

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