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ecovolta develops standardized Li-ion traction battery; saving cost and time

Green Car Congress

The Swiss battery system manufacturer ecovolta has developed a standardized Li-ion traction battery which can significantly reduce the time and expense needed to bring electric vehicles to the serial production stage. This standardization covers aspects of the dimensions, capacity levels and electronics. evoTractionBattery.

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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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Potain reveals first Evy self-erecting electric crane

Baua Electric

This range is specifically designed for building projects up to three stories tall and to comply with the updated European Safety Standard EN 14439, which establishes standardized safety guidelines for climbing tower cranes. This new self-erecting crane model marks the launch of the new “Evy” range from French manufacturer Potain.

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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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Charging Performance, Not EV Acceleration Should Be the Focus of OEMs

EV Adoption

” I remember years ago when I let my buddy drive my then Tesla Model S 60 (which is not even that quick by today’s standards), and he was blown away. It was needed to eliminate the view by many that EVs were simplify glorified golf carts. But haven’t we progressed beyond that need now? The public gets it now.

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IIHS awards Chevrolet Volt & Nissan Leaf top ratings in 1st US crash tests of mainstream electric cars

Green Car Congress

With standard electronic stability control, they qualify as winners of TOP SAFETY PICK, the Institute—s award for state-of-the-art crash protection. The ratings help consumers pick vehicles that offer a higher level of protection than federal safety standards require.

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Balqon Expands Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Distribution Into Europe With Mol Transport Solutions

Green Car Congress

This relationship will provide us the ability to localize our current products to European standards while adding new product configurations such as 4 wheel drive roro tractors to our existing product line.