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

Green Car Congress

DAIHEN has been using WiTricity’s DRIVE 11 wireless charging system as a reference design for its own line of standards-compliant wireless chargers for battery electric and hybrid electric vehicles. DAIHEN recently launched a demonstration with Kansai Electric Power Co.

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EV-maker Eli launches its $11,900 electric micro ‘car’ in the US

Baua Electric

The two-seater vehicle features a rather large battery, at least by LSV standards. kW on-board charger can recharge the vehicle in under three hours on 240VAC, or under 5 hours on 120VAC. The funny thing here is that I can already tell you what the detractors are going to say: that it’s an overpriced, glorified golf cart.

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Calif. Energy Commission approves energy efficiency rules for battery charger systems; automotive chargers exempted

Green Car Congress

The California Energy Commission approved a first-in-the-nation energy efficiency standard that will reduce wasted energy by battery chargers commonly used to power cell phones, laptop computers, power tools, and other devices. The Energy Commission began working on these energy efficiency standards in April 2008.

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Practical aspects of off-grid EV charging

Charged EVs

To reach the de facto standard of 48 V nominal (the actual voltage can go up to near 58 V, depending on battery chemistry) you can either wire four 12 V batteries in series, or the appropriate number of bare cells (typically 16 for LFP).

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Practical aspects of off-grid EV charging – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

To reach the de facto standard of 48 V nominal (the actual voltage can go up to near 58 V, depending on battery chemistry) you can either wire four 12 V batteries in series, or the appropriate number of bare cells (typically 16 for LFP).

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Why this electric ‘car’ the size of two motorcycles should be on your list

Baua Electric

They have their own not inconsequential set of regulations but don’t have to meet higher standards such as highway crash testing ratings, etc. That means that a recharge likely costs you roughly the amount of loose change you’ve got dangling around in the bottom of your pocket.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Chevy Volt is going to count on an overnight charge from a standard wall outlet. They are either glorified golf cart city cars like this one or they are only for the very wealthy like the Tesla. Apr 25 01:04 PM | Link | Reply HerrHansa 12 Comments A golf cart with a nice body, for more than the price of a decked out Mini.