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GAC and Toyota sign strategic cooperation framework agreement to deepen partnership in electrification and intelligent networking

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In addition, through this series of cooperation including the intelligent network connection field, the two sides will also realize resource sharing and talent exchange, so as to enhance the talent training ability and enterprise competitiveness of both parties.

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ANSI releases for public comment draft roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

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The roadmap’s primary focus is on light duty, on-road plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) that are recharged via a connection to the electrical grid, as well as the supporting charging infrastructure needed to power them. Medium- and heavy-duty EVs are also covered.

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Volkswagen Group’s MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain; foundation for Golf GTE, A3 e-tron, and more

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The MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain serves both the A3 e-tron and the Golf GTE. The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., Example of an MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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Ricardo, National Grid study explores market potential for grid-balancing services for plug-in vehicles

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The report, Bucks for balancing: can plug-in vehicles of the future extract cash—and carbon—from the power grid? Plug-in vehicles for grid balancing. For plug-in vehicles, there are two possible modes of operation: Demand-Side Management (DSM). Supply and demand balancing. Source: Bucks for Balancing.

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Cadillac boosts performance of ELR plug-in hybrid for MY2016, cuts MSRP by $9K; $58,495 net after Fed credits

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Cadillac has greatly enhanced the performance of its ELR extended range electric vehicle (plug-in hybrid) ( earlier post ) for the 2016 model year, and is also cutting the MSRP by $9,005, bringing the starting price down to $58,495 net after the $7,500 US federal tax credit (MSRP = $65,995). Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins'

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Hacking Ham Radio for Texting

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APRS supports sending text messages, and if you're in range of an Internet-connected gateway node you can even. Sending texts traditionally meant using a PC hooked up to a so-called terminal node controller ( TNC) packet radio modem , which is in turn connected to a radio (signals are transmitted as audio tones, just like old dial-up modems).

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AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

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By charging plug-ins when electricity is most readily available, the technology could translate into lower bills for vehicle owners and a more stable grid. If a million owners plug in their vehicles to recharge after work, it could cause a major strain on the grid.