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Sprint CEO introduces new partners for Machine-to-Machine Connected Transportation initiative

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Sprint CEO Dan Hesse highlighted the company’s machine-to-machine (M2M) Connected Transportation initiative in a keynote address to the Detroit Economic Club, including the introduction of new partnerships. At Sprint, our vision goes beyond connecting millions of cars. —Dan Hesse.

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveils 5 battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles; I.D. BUZZ CARGO

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Here, the direct current (DC) stored in the battery is converted into alternating current (AC). A DC/DC converter supplies the on-board electronics with 12 volts. BUZZ CARGO is charged by cable connection. The flow of high-voltage energy between the motor and the battery is controlled by the power electronics.

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SAE publishes J2954 Recommended Practice (RP) enabling wireless charging to 11 kW

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The RP also provides a standardized test stand (first up to WPT 2 power levels) which gives both electric vehicle manufacturers and infrastructure companies a means for testing performance and validation of products and new developments. Thus, it enables customers and taxi fleets a way to charge without the need for human interaction.

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Ford Unveils Electric Transit Connect, Transit Taxi with Alt Fuel Conversion at Chicago Auto Show

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The electric Transit Connect. Ford Motor Company is unveiling the all-electric version of the Ford Transit Connect at the Chicago Auto Show; the small electric van will be in fleet operators’ hands later this year, according to the company. Electric Transit Connect. TDK, 100A output DC/DC converter. kW charger.

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EV's and Indian Manufacturing: Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwaala | Visit to IIT Madras

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The potential drop is the product of current and resistance = 0.001 * 50 = 0.05 In fact not only does he advocate 48 V DC in vehicles, he even wants 48 V DC in your homes! As more and more of us put solar panels on our roofs, we can move away from our grid driven AC to battery driven DC lights and appliances. V, from 3.5

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Car News: 2024 Consumer Electronics Show

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New BMW owners will be offered a growing list of music, gaming and news accessed through Bluetooth-enabled wireless gaming controllers that are connected to the infotainment system. Kia introduced three very cool-looking and futuristic commercial vehicles to CES 2024, with some of them entering production as soon as 2025.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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Connect with Dr. Frank on social media: https://www.facebook.com/andyfrankatedi [link]. Thus, we already have all of the biofuel production and distribution infrastructure needed to completely stop using liquid fossil fuel when our ground transportation transitions to PHEVLERs running on electric fuel and biofuel. Dr. Bruce R.

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