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SAE International publishes new J2954 wireless charging standard

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SAE International has published the first global standard that specifies, in a single document, both the electric vehicle and supply equipment (EVSE) ground-system requirements for wireless charging of electric vehicles (EV). The new standard was more than a decade in the making. of Energy (DoE), the U.S. —Jesse Schneider.

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Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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The Abfallentsorgungs-Gesellschaft Ruhrgebiet mbH ( AGR ), a waste management company in Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has put a converted DAF CF 340 hydrogen fuel cell truck into operation as part of the EU-funded HECTOR (Hydrogen Waste Collection Vehicles in North West Europe) project.

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Small-series all-electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible to feature alloy wheels from 100% recycled aluminum

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The new MINI Cooper SE Convertible (combined power consumption: 17.2kWh/100 km according to WLTP) ( earlier post ) will be the first series model to be produced with alloy wheels that are made entirely from recycled aluminum. The alloy wheels on the MINI Cooper SE Convertible can also be fully recycled at the end of their lifecycle.

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DoD issues solicitation for range extender for future tactical electric vehicles

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The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a solicitation for a Tactical Range Extender Enhancer for future electric vehicles. With the solicitation, DoD is seeking a commercial solution that would extend the range of its future fleet of ground vehicles that use a single all-electric powertrain.

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PNNL team develops new low-cost method to convert captured CO2 to methane

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Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a new method to convert captured CO 2 into methane, the primary component of natural gas. Different methods for converting CO 2 into methane have long been known.

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2025 Cadillac OPTIQ unveiled: 300-mile range, 300 horsepower, $54,000 starting price

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General Motors brand Cadillac unveiled its OPTIQ all-electric luxury SUV today, giving more information on specifications, including range, horsepower, starting price, and features. Cadillac said today that the estimated range of the OPTIQ will be 300 miles, and it will feature a standard dual motor all-wheel-drive powertrain.

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Volkswagen initially investing €460M to convert Wolfsburg plant for EV production

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The platform will enable faster charging speeds and longer ranges. Volkswagen plans to use the highly-standardized unified cell manufactured at the Group’s own cell factory in Salzgitter (start of production in 2025) in the system. Customers will benefit from the MEB+ in many respects.

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