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BMW Connected North America makes its world debut at Microsoft Build 2016; powered by Azure

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BMW Connected, a new personal mobility companion, made its world debut at Microsoft Build 2016, Microsoft’s developer conference, last week. The first version—called BMW Connected North America—is now available at the Apple App Store to BMW ConnectedDrive customers in the US for iOS devices.

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Hyundai introducing 48V mild hybrid system with 1.6L diesel in Europe

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In addition to the 48V electrical system, the vehicle is equipped with the conventional 12V electrical system, which is connected via the DC/DC converter to the 48V system. Thus, parts of the energy stored in the 48V battery system can also be used to stabilize the 12V on-board power supply. depending on the vehicle specification.

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Everything You Need to Know about Autocharge

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Unlike traditional EV charging, Autocharge technology allows a driver to simply connect a charging cable to an EV to start charging — without any additional steps. Autocharge works with most (but not all) EVs that accept a Combined Charging System (CCS) connector and support CCS two-way vehicle-to-charger communications.

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The Importance of Managed EV Charging

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Managed EV charging can enable dozens of beneficial features to EV chargers such as access control, payment processing, data reports, demand response eligibility, and more. Here we break down the benefits of managed or “smart” charging to drivers, property owners, utilities, and society at large.

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2023’s Top Stories About Energy

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Heat Pumps—The Well-Tempered Future of A/Cs A window-mounted air-conditioning system includes an electric heat pump for heating. meters long, weigh 62 kilograms, and store 3 kilowatt-hours. EnerVenue If you don’t discharge and then recharge them all the way, lithium-ion batteries can last for thousands of charge-discharge cycles.

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AI Plays Key Role in EV Charger Deployment and More

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The state of Michigan, for example, is using AI to help transportation planners decide where to put EV charging stations. Michigan state officials have said the software has already recommended that eight new chargers be installed at several Kroger grocery store locations. Grid Management.

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Mitsubishi shows XR-PHEV concept at LA Show

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Mitsubishi said that the Concept XR-PHEV crossover hints at its future design direction for production vehicles in North America and further reaffirms the automaker’s commitment to the US market. Connected car technology. Connected car technology. The powertrain features a front engine/front-wheel drive gasoline-powered 1.1-liter