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Faraday Institution launches physics-based battery modeling standard: BPX

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The Faraday Institution launched the Battery Parameter eXchange (BPX) , an open standard for physics-based lithium-ion battery models. The standard defines the battery parameters, the equations that use the parameters, and the reporting of experimental measurements used to validate the reported parameters.

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Ricardo joins Digital Twin Consortium; targeting multiple transportation/mobility industries

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Led by a steering committee consisting of founders Ansys, Dell, Lendlease and Microsoft, the open-membership Consortium represents an international ecosystem of industry leaders that are influencing digital twin development, usage and standards requirements. What makes a digital twin difficult is a lack of understanding and standardization.

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CMU study finds secondary organic aerosol production from PFI and GDI vehicles has been “substantially” reduced by tightening NMOG standards

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Further, their data suggest that this trend will continue with the implementation of the new federal Tier 3 and California LEV III standards. Further, they found no difference in SOA production between PFI and GDI vehicles certified to the same standard.

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UPS invests in Arrival, orders 10,000 electric delivery vehicles

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The technology is designed to increase safety and operating efficiencies, including the potential for automated movements in UPS depots. Taking an active investment role in Arrival enables UPS to collaborate on the design and production of the world’s most advanced electric delivery vehicles.

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Ford opens E-Transit Registration site for commercial customers; new pricing

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The zero-emission E-Transit was designed with insight from 30 million miles of customer telematics data showing that the average commercial van drives 74 miles per day. And E-Transit can further help save on operating costs compared to gas-only vans. —Ted Cannis, general manager, North American commercial business.

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Hitachi ABB Power Grids launches EV charging system for large-scale e-mobility: Grid-eMotion Fleet

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Grid-eMotion Fleet comes in standard containers that integrate the grid connection and charging systems. The compact design clusters the entire e-mesh PowerStore charging system in one location which eases maintenance and saves space at parking slots.

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EnviroSpark has installed over 7,800 charging plugs. Here’s what the company has learned.

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EnviroSpark is a vertically-integrated installer and operator of EV charging stations—it handles electrical design, permitting, inspections, construction and installation, and ongoing operation and maintenance. Maintenance: Who, me? Charged : Would you describe what you do as a turnkey service?