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Nissan and New York City have launched a new electricvehicle taxi pilot with the Nissan LEAF. As part of the pilot, Nissan and partners in New York City will also install several CHAdeMO-based DC quick chargers, which will enable drivers to re-charge their electric taxis quickly during their shift.
Partners since 2016, DAIHEN licensed WiTricity’s technology to commercialize wireless charging stations for electricvehicles (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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Researchers at the Bernal Institute at the University of Limerick, Ireland are leading an €8-million EU-funded project called Si-DRIVE, which aims to develop battery technology to support higher performance electricvehicles. —Prof Kevin M. EVs currently make up.
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AV) to supply, install and support a network of public electricvehicle (EV) charging stations in seven South Carolina cities. The charging network is expected to be operational by 1 December 2010 to support the variety of new EVs entering the roadways. The stations will be located in key re-fueling hubs in each city.
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