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Nikola Motor names Bosch and PowerCell AB as key suppliers for fuel-cell Class-8 truck; field testing in Fall 2018

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The fuel cell system will recharge the 320 kWh battery pack, which in turn will power the drive motors. Our relationship with Bosch also gives us access to their experienced engineering team which is one of the largest and most respected in the world. The location of the Nikola manufacturing facility will be named in early 2018.

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Volkswagen launches new research collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory & University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Volkswagen Group of America’s Innovation Hub Knoxville, the company’s technology unit for applied materials science, has expanded its research collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT). We aim to leverage the unique knowledge and innovative power the Tennessee Valley holds.

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Nissan Promises EV for 2010

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They’re going to hit the market next fall, but will target Tennessee (where they will be made) and Oregon and Sonoma County, initially. Check out the article: Nissan to launch electric car in Tennessee. Tennessee will be a launch market,” said Mr. Perry, additionally mentioning Oregon and Sonoma County, Calif.

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Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

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Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car By G. But as Nissan and other automakers gear up to produce electric cars, there are hurdles ahead for utilities such as the Tennessee Valley Authority , which is being called on to play a key role in developing fueling stations for the vehicles.

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SAE taskforce J2954 on wireless charging and positioning standards looking to have final draft of guideline this year; significant industry involvement

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The SAE Taskforce on wireless charging and positioning of electric vehicles (SAE J2954) ( earlier post ) is progressing, and is slated to have a final draft of the guideline this year, according to the Society of Automotive Engineers, International (SAE). US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); and US Department of Transportation (DOT).

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Nissan Unveils the LEAF Production EV

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An on-board remote-controlled timer can also be pre-programed to recharge batteries. The first of Nissan’s EVs will be manufactured at Oppama, Japan, with additional capacity planned for Smyrna, Tennessee, USA. Mobile phones can be used to turn on air-conditioning and set charging functions even when Nissan LEAF is powered down.

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Nissan Leaf – Taking Reservations

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Viewers of “ Who Killed The Electric Car? &# may recall it was a little more complicated than that… The first five states where the Leaf will be available are: California, Arizona, Tennessee, Oregon, and Washington. Electric vehicles are powered by batteries instead of internal combustion engines. ’ &#.

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