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DAIHEN leverages WiTricity wireless charging technology for solar-powered mobility demo in Japan

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Partners since 2016, DAIHEN licensed WiTricity’s technology to commercialize wireless charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) and for automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) in factory and industrial settings. DAIHEN recently launched a demonstration with Kansai Electric Power Co.

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GM Extends EV Development with S. Korean Demo Fleet of Battery-Electric Chevrolet Cruzes; LG Chem Batteries, LG Electronics Propulsion Systems

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General Motors announced a demonstration project ( earlier post ) to explore market needs and customer acceptance of battery electric vehicles in Korea. The project involves a fleet of electric vehicles based on the Chevrolet Cruze. This is a key initiative in GM’s global battery and electric vehicle development strategy.

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Honda and Ford separately launching smart home demos

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will create the Honda Smart Home US, a showcase that demonstrates Honda’s vision for sustainable, zero-carbon living and personal mobility, including the use of solar power to charge a Honda Fit EV battery electric vehicle. American Honda Motor Co., model home in San Marcos, Calif., and potentially in additional KB Home markets.

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Used electric vehicle pricing guide: How much you’ll pay for a pre-loved Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Kona Electric, MG ZS EV and many more

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There’s also a fair number of used EVs under a year old or as dealer ex-demos with heavy discounts over RRP. Many are ex-demos that simply haven’t sold. 2021 Lexus UX300e – from $56,000 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge – from $62,000 2018 Jaguar I-Pace – from $65,100 (only 18,000km!) But there are some.

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Toyota wraps up 3-year Strasbourg Prius PHV demo project; average 46% reduction in fuel consumption compared to gasoline ICE vehicles

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Among the findings were: The plug-ins achieved an average 46% reduction in fuel consumption compared to conventional gasoline vehicle of similar size with an average charging frequency of 1.1 A direct correlation between the recharging frequency and fuel consumption: higher charging frequency leads to lower fuel consumption.

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Solaris participating in electric road trial in Sweden

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Solaris Sverige AB, the Swedish market representative of Poland-based Solaris Bus & Coach company, is participating in the EVolution Road project which is creating an electric road which automatically detects and charges electric vehicles. This in turn results in reduced weight and cost of the electric vehicle.

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Ricardo and partners developing new EV and extended range EV technology demo platform for larger segment vehicles

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Ricardo, in collaboration with its partners in the Low Carbon Vehicle Technology Project (LCVTP) ( earlier post ), is developing a new electric vehicle (EV) technology platform to demonstrate technologies capable of delivering acceptable performance across all vehicle market segments.