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WiTricity acquires Qualcomm Halo; unifying technology platforms for wireless EV charging

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Earlier this year, Honda and WiTricity demonstrated their wireless vehicle-to-grid charging model at CES in Las Vegas, leveraging WiTricity’s DRIVE 11 wireless charging system. Global corporate investors now include Qualcomm, Toyota, Intel Capital, Delta Electronics Capital, Foxconn, Haier, and Schlumberger.

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US DOE Awards More than $47M in Recovery Act Funding to Advance Smart Grid Development; New Smart Grid Report and Smart Grid Clearinghouse

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The US Department of Energy delivered more than $47 million in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for eight projects to further smart grid demonstration projects in seven states. The $47 million in new Recovery Act awards will support existing projects that are advancing demonstration-scale smart grid technologies.

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Funding boost for Smart Grid proposals

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How serious is the US about delivering a new Smart Grid system? Well, it’s fair to say the US Department of Energy is willing to put its money where its mouth is, with more than $47million in funding dedicated for eight projects to further smart grid demonstrations in seven states. So what are the projects that will benefit?

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Coulomb Racks Up Series of Charging Infrastructure Wins

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KHLim also has its own energy grid to which the ChargePoint charging stations are connected. The objective of the Clean Mobility Center is to create awareness with municipalities and corporations by demonstrating the solution and offering expertise. KHLim’s CO 2 neutral area produces its own green energy through wind, heat and solar.

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Blue Bird unveils two new electric school buses at the 2017 STN Expo; partners Adomani and EDI

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Blue Bird unveiled two new electric-powered school buses at the STN Tradeshow in Las Vegas: a Type A Micro Bird G5 electric-powered school bus and an all-new electric Type D chassis which will power its Type D All-American rear engine (RE) school bus. —Phil Horlock, President and CEO of Blue Bird Corporation. Earlier post.)The

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USPS announces plans to order 5,000 EVs & achieve 70% fleet electrification

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Last month, the NGDV’s design was showcased during CES 2022 in Las Vegas. . The Postal Service is analyzing state and local electrical grid capacity to determine any potential upgrades it needs to implement at the grid-level. . The agreement also stated that Oshkosh would assemble 50,000 to 165,000 NGDVs for the USPS.

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ARPA-E awards $130M to 66 “OPEN 2012” transformational energy technology projects

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Corporation. Electron Energy Corporation will develop a technology to. Nevada Las. The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) will develop a new, fire-resistant electrolyte to make today’s Lithium-ion (Li-ion). ARPA-E OPEN 2012 selections: Advanced Vehicle Design and Materials. Lead organization. Description.

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