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Honda tests Gen 2 prototype electric autonomous work vehicle with Black & Veatch

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First introduced as a concept at CES 2018 in Las Vegas, the Honda AWV combines the company’s rugged and durable off-road side-by-side platform with emerging advanced autonomous technology. Honda anticipates further improvements to performance and design specifications as development of the Honda AWV prototype continues to advance.

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BMW i ChargeForward Program to demo contribution of intelligent EV charging to grid efficiency

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At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, BMW announced the BMW i ChargeForward Program—a pilot study to be undertaken by the BMW Group Technology Office, together with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). Grid efficiency through managed charging, combined with a used EV battery “second-life” system.

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

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Qualcomm Incorporated and WiTricity have been working collaboratively with global standards organizations, which currently leverage reference designs from each company. —Alex Gruzen, CEO of WiTricity. This acquisition will simplify ratification of the standard and help ensure interoperability across automakers.

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Top 3 questions Tesla institutional investors want answered in the Q1 2021 earnings call

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Proponents of alternative grid storage technologies claim that lithium-ion is unsuited to long-term (e.g., In Master Plan Part Deux, Musk described a high-passenger-density urban transport designed without a center aisle. Boring Company Las Vegas Convention Center Loop to welcome its first visitors in June.

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Pininfarina and AC Future’s electric home on wheels revealed at CES 2024 | Autocar Professional

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Among the many automotive exhibits at the ongoing CES 2024 in Las Vegas is a futuristic mobile home on wheels designed by Pininfarina for AC Future, a leading innovator in developing futuristic living solutions and a developer of electric recreational vehicles.

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Hyundai Motor CES exhibits envision transition to hydrogen energy, SDV solutions – ET Auto

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Hyundai Motor Company is showcasing future technologies from across Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) at CES 2024 in Las Vegas from January 9–12. Furthermore, the company has successfully launched tractor models specifically designed for the North American market.

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