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Honda opens Smart Home US in California; produces more energy than it consumes; direct DC-DC EV charging

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A 10 kWh battery energy storage system in the garage, using the same lithium-ion cells that are used in the Honda Fit EV, allows stored solar energy to be used at night, when household demand typically peaks and electric vehicles are usually charged. DC-to-DC electric vehicle charging. Photo by Dorian Toy.

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Hyundai introducing 48V mild hybrid system with 1.6L diesel in Europe

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The technology comprises a 48-volt battery, a Mild Hybrid Starter Generator (MHSG) and LDC converter (Low Voltage DC/DC). In addition to the 48V electrical system, the vehicle is equipped with the conventional 12V electrical system, which is connected via the DC/DC converter to the 48V system.

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How to choose solar EV charger?

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I’m sure many car owners have problems charging their EVs, so it’s cool to be able to charge them at home with free and clean solar energy. Solar EV chargers are devices that can charge electric vehicles using solar energy. Inverter: Solar systems generate DC power, while electric vehicles need AC power to charge.

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Personal: I Built the Ultimate Checklist for a Successful Road Trip

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It prevented us from having to spend money purchasing pricey beverages from gas stations or convenience stores. They are simple to inflate and deflate, and they take up a minimal amount of space when stored. Insect Repellent : Mosquitoes and other insects can be a real pain, especially if you’re camping out in the wilderness.

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Driven: Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance

EV Central

Making day-to-day driving a mostly electric experience for owners is the promise, while their internal-combustion engines – ICEs – provide freedom from charging anxiety, plus the ability to easily make long journeys. Its electric ‘turbo’ is bigger again, sucking 400-volt power instead of the C43’s 48-volt supply.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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Electricity is a commodity that is bought and sold, and yet unlike most other commodities, it cannot easily be stored. By the 1950s, the grid was moving electricity across time zones and national borders, tying in diverse sources of supply and demand.

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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For engines ranging up to 170 PS in power, a BlueMotion Technology pack is implemented with a start-stop system and battery regeneration (recovery of kinetic energy by storing it in the battery). Depressing the clutch (or with DSG simply releasing the brake),re-starts the engine and clears the “Start Stop” text. Start-Stop system.

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