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Qualcomm, partners launching new CV2X pilot in Honolulu

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while working with the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) and the University of Hawaii College of Engineering to extend the deployment of connected vehicle infrastructure across the entire state of Hawaii with C-V2X. Applied Information will exclusively implement C-V2X technologies developed by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.,

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TriMet puts first Xcelsior CHARGE electric bus into operation; powered by Portland General Electric renewable energy

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million grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s 2016 Low and No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle Deployment Program. The route covers 13 miles and 700 feet in elevation change. TriMet connects people in the Portland, Oregon surrounding areas, providing more than 97 million trips per year.

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UK names first 7 plug-in vans eligible for grants

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UK Transport Secretary Justine Greening and Business Minister Mark Prisk announced the first vans eligible for the Government’s new Plug-in Car Van Grant. The first seven vans to be made eligible for the grants are: Azure Dynamics – Transit Connect Electric. Earlier post.) —Transport Secretary Greening. Faam – ECOMILE.

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U-M moving ahead with $6.5M facility for testing connected vehicles; expanding model deployment to 9,000 vehicles

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million facility ( earlier post ) for testing connected and automated vehicles; the facility, the schematic design of which was recently approved by the university’s the Board of Regents, is part of the U-M’s Mobility Transformation Center (MTC) ( earlier post ). The University of Michigan is proceeding to the construction phase of a new $6.5-million

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

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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. Here’s what you need to know installing EV charging stations at your c-store or truck stop. Not located in a designated AFC?

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Jaguar Land Rover in two UK projects worth ~$16M to advance connected and autonomous vehicle technology

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million) to advance connected and autonomous vehicle technology. million) UK-CITE (UK Connected Intelligent Transport Environment) project will create the first test route capable of testing both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure systems on public roads in the UK. million) to install. million (US$7.9-million)

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Bosch testing fuel cell vans using its own fuel cell components

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Accommodating the fuel cell components in the available installation space was a major challenge. After the required technical tests, the vehicles were granted official approval for road use. Even loaded, the vehicles can travel up to 335 miles and are fully refueled again in six minutes.

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