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Enphase IQ EV chargers adjust to the grid to save you money, and a whole lot more

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Enphase Energy’s new IQ chargers come in four models with charge currents ranging from 32 amps up to 64 amps, promising up 31 to 61 miles of range per hour. The 40-amp IQ 50 EV Charger , for example, needs a 50-amp circuit and can provide up to 38 miles per hour of charging. For more information, visit [link].

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The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

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There have been vigorous debates pro and con in the United States and elsewhere over whether electric grids can support EVs at scale. Further, like other industries, the energy business has become digitized , meaning the skills needed are different from those previously required. million miles of power lines.

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Jeep partnering with Electrify America to install chargers at select trailheads

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The 4xe is rated at 49 MPGe and 21 miles of all-electric range. The charging stations will be located near Jeep Badge of Honor trails, an industry exclusive off-road rewards program to support enthusiasts looking to earn a Badge of Honor for their new Jeep Wrangler 4xe.

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The Birthplace of the AC Grid

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STEPPING INTO INDUSTRY. He sought to use water wheels powered by the 48-km-long American River to operate sawmills and other industrial plants in the Folsom area. The river runs from the Sierra Nevada mountains to downtown Sacramento, where it connects to the Sacramento River. Administered by the.

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DSM and Lightyear to scale the commercialization of integrated solar roofs for EVs

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To accelerate this growth, the EV industry now needs to overcome the twin hurdles of limited range and grid-dependency. Lightyear One is set to be the world’s most efficient long-range solar car when it launches in 2021, with a WLTP range of 725 km (450 miles).

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Ford Testing Intelligent System for Plug-in Vehicle to Grid Communication to Manage Charging

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Ford Motor Company has developed an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that communicates directly with the electric grid. All 21 of Ford’s fleet of plug-in hybrid Escapes eventually will be equipped with the vehicle-to-grid communications technology.

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Why Sensors Are Key IoT Cybersecurity

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Sensors enabled by the Internet of Things are network-connected smart devices that collect and transmit real-time data about their environment. The sensors are being used in new ways to maximize the capabilities of network-connected systems and infrastructure. The data they provide lets people make better-informed decisions.