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Universal Hydrogen successfully completes first flight of hydrogen fuel cell powered regional airliner

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Universal Hydrogen has flown a 40-passenger regional airliner using hydrogen fuel cell propulsion. In this first test flight, one of the airplane’s turbine engines was replaced with Universal Hydrogen’s fuel cell-electric, megawatt-class powertrain. The other remained a conventional engine for safety of flight.

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DOT awards U-M-led hub $15M for connected and automated transportation

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The US Department of Transportation has awarded a $15-million grant to renew the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation (CCAT), based in Ann Arbor and led by the University of Michigan. million over its first six years, CCAT is one of 10 regional USDOT University Transportation Centers nationwide.

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DOE, GM, Mathworks launch EcoCAR Electric Vehicle Challenge; 15 universities selected

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GM will provide student teams across 15 academic institutions with a Cadillac LYRIQ, the brand’s first all-electric vehicle, to develop and to demonstrate technology that utilizes automation and vehicle-to-everything connectivity. McMaster University (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada). Mississippi State University (Starkville, MS).

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University of Waterloo is strengthening EU connections for global impact

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The University of Waterloo, Canada’s number one comprehensive research university, is excited to tap into €53bn in new funding opportunities offered by Pillar II of Horizon Europe. The post University of Waterloo is strengthening EU connections for global impact appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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DOT awarding up to $435M for 34 University Transportation Centers

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding up to $435 million in grant awards for 34 University Transportation Centers (UTC). Consortium members: Arizona State University, Blinn Community College (TX), Michigan State University, Rutgers University and Texas A&M University. $4

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Tesla introduces universal wallbox for J1772, NACS home charging

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The Universal Wall Connector will begin shipping in October. The Universal Wall Connector is essentially identical to the NACS-only Wall Connector: up to up to 11.5 kW / 48 amp output from a 60 amp breaker circuit; Wi-Fi connectivity for over-the-air updates; power-share with up to six Wall Connectors; 24-foot cable.

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Noodoe University: Internet Connectivity

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The world of EV charging has ultimately evolved to encompass chargers with full internet connection. … Read More » Noodoe University: Internet Connectivity. The post Noodoe University: Internet Connectivity appeared first on Noodoe EV - Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions.