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Audi introducing V2I Traffic Light Information service in Europe

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Audi is introducing the vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) service “Traffic Light Information” in Europe. From July, Audi will network new models with the traffic lights in Ingolstadt/Germany; further European cities will follow from 2020 onwards. With the Traffic Light Information function, drivers are more in control.

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ABB and Fincantieri to Collaborate on Shore Power Systems

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ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, and Fincantieri, the Italian merchant and naval shipbuilder, have signed an agreement to collaborate on the construction, marketing and supply of high-voltage shore connection (HVSC) systems to provide electricity to vessels in port. Diagram of HVSC system. Click to enlarge.

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Ongoing market rollout for SAE hydrogen fueling standards

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Schneider noted that the H 2 fueling standardization activities at both SAE and the ISO have taken lessons learned from experience with AC and DC charging standards and harmonized the hydrogen nozzle-receptacle coupling connection. Earlier post.) The tests resulted in a state of charge between 90%–100% within the specified 3–5 minutes.

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Tesla driving test hell: How DMV examiners’ biases are inhibiting the EV transition

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The Model 3 owner ultimately opted to try his hand at another test in the LA DMV, especially since Teslas are extremely common in Los Angeles. It is also not in any way connected to a Model 3’s automated features. Los Angeles-based Drivers Ed Direct currently operates an all-electrified fleet of cars for its students.

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Volkswagen showcasing electric I.D. BUZZ CARGO, Cargo e-Bike concepts at LA Auto Show

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Volkswagen is showcasing two electric concepts. Both concepts were unveiled at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Germany in September. Both concepts were unveiled at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Germany in September. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) As a support vehicle for the I.D.

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The Top 10 Semiconductor Stories of 2023

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Thermal Transistors Can Handle Heat With No Moving Parts H-Lab/UCLA In November, researchers from University of California, Los Angeles reported the invention of a thermal transistor, the first solid-state device that uses an electronic signal to control the flow of heat. nanometers. But now particle accelerators can make that claim.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Earlier post.)

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