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

Green Car Congress

at Expo Park in Osaka, Japan, to showcase next-generation mobility services using a small electric vehicle, similar in size and functionality to a golf cart, and a solar-powered wireless charging system, provided by DAIHEN. DAIHEN recently launched a demonstration with Kansai Electric Power Co.

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50 Years Later, This Apollo-Era Antenna Still Talks to Voyager 2

Cars That Think

For more than 50 years, Deep Space Station 43 has been an invaluable tool for space probes as they explore our solar system and push into the beyond. It has supported missions, Kramer noted, “from the Apollo program and NASA’s Mars exploration rovers such as Spirit and Opportunity to the Voyagers’ grand tour of the solar system. “In

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Centre, Maharashtra govt plan to expand PM Suryoday scheme in the state | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The Maharashtra and central governments have launched a centre-state pilot ‘Solar2EV Project for Social Justice,’ hoping to expand the reach of the PM Suryodaya Yojana, which seeks to install 1 crore rooftop solar panels.

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Don’t stop the EV music

Electric Auto Association

Solar charging on the agenda Jackie joined her father’s company not long before he became ill. The only EV he was familiar with was a golf cart, so he tried playing around with that, and eventually converted a Beck into electric.” She’s doing a great job continuing his work.”

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. It’s basically just a souped-up golf cart, but Ford wouldn’t allow them to import it into the US. If we don’t succeed, it will take effect next year and folks who install solar won’t be able to net meter any surplus they produce.” “We

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Driving electric in an oil capital

Electric Auto Association

They just have a different perspective on the future.” “We What’s so great about our meetings is the action they can inspire,” Hanson said, referencing a recent gathering that featured a representative from Aptera who spoke about the company’s plans to build a 3-wheeled, solar-powered vehicle. No Teslas allowed.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. It’s basically just a souped-up golf cart, but Ford wouldn’t allow them to import it into the US. If we don’t succeed, it will take effect next year and folks who install solar won’t be able to net meter any surplus they produce.” “We

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