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U Alabama study finds LTE C-V2N and DSRC connected vehicle latency approximately equivalent for infrastructure messages

Green Car Congress

A side-by-side comparison of connected vehicle technology at 85 traffic signals in the Tuscaloosa, AL area showed that latency in delivering safety messages from roadside units (RSUs) to vehicles via dedicated short range radios (DSRC) and LTE cellular (C-V2N) was “approximately equivalent,” according to a study by the University of Alabama.

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Eviation’s electric commuter plane Alice makes first test flight

Green Car Congress

The first fully electric commuter plane Alice from Eviation Aircraft ( earlier post ) successfully completed its maiden flight at Moses Lake, Washington. This allows a direct motor-to-propeller connection, eliminating the need for a heavy maintenance-prone gearbox. Alice lifted off on 27 Sep at 7:10 a.m.

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Audi of America, Virginia DOT and Qualcomm plan initial C-V2X deployment in Virginia

Green Car Congress

The initial deployments are aimed at expanding safety use cases in the vital connected vehicle safety spectrum established by the FCC, with the aim to curtail road hazards and fatalities. In 2018, there were 36,560 US traffic fatalities, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

Blink Charging

To help facilitate this goal, the Department of Transportation is building a network of 500,000 EV chargers to connect the country along its network of interstate highways by 2030. Convenience stores and truck stops are in a fantastic position to take advantage of available federal funding for DC fast charging stations.

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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

Electric Auto Association

As gas engine powertrains typically have 100 times the number of parts of an EV powertrain, I have only paid $300 for maintenance: comprising three tire rotations and one cabin air filter, after four years of ownership. My EV battery is warrantied for a minimum of 100K miles and eight years. There is so much to love about driving electric!

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Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

Blink Charging

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program Each of the 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico was allocated funds to distribute to eligible businesses. In addition, funds must be used for the installation of a bank of at least four 150kW DC fast chargers at a given location.

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The State of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification

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Public transit buses are also steadily electrifying, led by California, New York City and the Washington, DC area as well as cities like Pittsburgh and Phoenix. Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Washington, and Vermont are adopting the same rules. With approval from the U.S.