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GM launches GM Energy business unit with Ultium Home, Ultium Commercial

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General Motors introduced Ultium Home and Ultium Commercial, which in combination with the existing Ultium Charge 360, create an ecosystem of energy management products and services that will be housed under a new business unit called GM Energy.

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An off-grid solar tracker powers this EV charging station

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Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, has installed an off-grid solar tracker EV charging station for its employees. Its first installations will take place in New England, followed by a US-wide expansion. Solaflect Energy , based in Norwich, Vermont, designs and manufactures the Solar EV Charger.

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Connecticut Light & Power in NU EV research study; Plug My Ride

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Four municipalities and a global financial services leader are joining with Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) to install charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) as part of a research project with CL&P parent Northeast Utilities (NU). —Jeff Butler, CL&P’s president and COO.

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US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

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The project will develop a new device called the Galloping Hydrokinetic Energy Extraction Device that will convert fast-moving river currents into an oscillating motion that will drive a dielectric elastomer generator (DEG). The DEG will generate electricity without the need for rotors or other moving parts. DOE Funding: $240,000.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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The sun gear is connected to MG1 (acting as the generator); the planet carrier is connected directly to the engine, and the ring gear is connected to the counter gear. The new model delivers extended EV range without sacrificing roominess for passengers or for luggage. Power Control Unit.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

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Most owners will opt to install a 240V Level 2 charger at their home that will replenish up to an 80% charge between 5.2 Bluetooth connection for up-to two devices, 12-volt outlets, USB power and data ports, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi hotspot complete the technology. kWh and 77.4 and 7 hours depending on the battery size.

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Rapid Charging Electric Cars: How Fast, How Soon?

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

stopcrazypp said on March 31st, 2009 at 7:33 pm Rapid charging is so easy you’ll all fall over and laugh about this debate once charge points start to get installed. 99.99% of the infrastructure is already there connected to every building and running down every steet. Paul said on March 31st, 2009 at 8:53 pm 440V AC dangerous?