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Siemens Highlights Prototypes of New Drive Systems for Electric Cars

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Siemens Corporate Technology , Siemens’ research organization, supplied the drive systems for the prototypes of two electric cars shown at the Geneva Motor Show. The three lithium-ion batteries can be recharged in about three hours at a conventional 230-volt electrical socket. The powertrain components for the eRUF.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Sprout at Plug-in 2010

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Eaton’s quick charger can recharge the iMiEV to 80% of battery capacity in 25 minutes. Eaton will also provide service to these stations through its national network of satellite manufacturing facilities and engineering service organization. Plug-ins such as the Volt and LEAF will be able to use the Evatran system with an adapter.

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DOE releases report from 6 projects evaluating EV charging impacts on grid and customer charging behaviors

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The work was done under the DOE’s Office of Electricity Delivery & Energy Reliability’s (OE) Smart Grid Investment Grant (SGIG program). The report also examines when consumers want to recharge vehicles, and to what extent pricing and incentives can encourage consumers to charge during off-peak periods. Grid impacts.

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Dazed and Confused in Santa Monica?

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Thousands packed the hangar to meander through exhibits by companies large and small, trade groups, government agencies and advocacy organizations. Not all speakers adhered to the organizers call not to bash the other alternatives. Panels and keynote addresses were well attended. Each alternative put its best face forward.

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As the off-road vehicle market rushes to electrify, standards are lagging behind

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High-voltage DC current is more dangerous and harder to interrupt than the comparatively sedate 48 volts used in smaller vehicles. All the standards organizations are running behind. I’m on the SAE Truck and Bus Electrical Systems Committee, and I know we are trying to write 48-volt standards now. Geoff Schwartz: Yes.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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The new ARPA-E selections focus on accelerating innovations in clean technology while increasing US competitiveness in rare earth alternatives and breakthroughs in biofuels, thermal storage, grid controls, and solar power electronics. Lead organization. Lead organization. Lead organization. Description. traditional crops.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

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“A car must be able to be recharged in Italy in exactly the same way as in Denmark, Germany or France,&# she was quoted saying in an edition of Die Welt to appear Monday. » See also: 9 Electric Cars 100 Years Old or More » Get Gas 2.0 by RSS or sign up by email. is a Green Options Media Production.