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WiTricity collaborating with Nissan on wireless charging for EVs

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In December 2016, bench testing for the J2954 taskforce at Idaho National Laboratory demonstrated interoperability between the so-called Double D (DD) and Circular Topologies between 3.7 WiTricity’s DRIVE series of EV reference designs include 3.7 kW with efficiencies exceeding 85-90% under aligned conditions. Earlier post.).

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DOE selects 33 clean energy businesses for nearly $6.7M in support under Small Business Vouchers pilot

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Work in the bioenergy area will focus on improving methods and processes for converting cellulosic biomass into usable bio-based chemicals, made from renewable, domestic components. Organization. Description. Lygos, working with NREL/LBNL. Water Power. Organization. Description. Percheron Power, working with PNNL. Wind Power.

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ARPA-E awards $38M to 12 projects leading used nuclear fuel recycling initiative

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While used nuclear fuel, sometimes referred to as spent nuclear fuel, is created during the process of generating nuclear energy, clean energy generated from this fuel would be enough to power more than 70 million homes. Nuclear energy generates nearly a fifth of US electricity and accounts for half of all domestic clean energy generation.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) References. The impetus for this change came from a study by the US Idaho National Lab [ 2 ]. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference Nº 2. Also see Appendix E and Reference 1.). slow charge.

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