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DOE renews funding for PowerAmerica Institute; next-gen WBG semiconductors for power electronics

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These high-performance power electronics can increase electric vehicle driving range; help integrate renewable energy into the electric grid; and lead to significant energy savings. Raleigh-based PowerAmerica commercialized more than 10 WBG technologies over five years.

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Electrify America to install 2,800 charging stations at workplaces and multi-unit dwellings across US

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Level 2 charging will provide for a charging speed up to 20-25 miles of driving range per hour, which would allow drivers to fully charge their electric vehicles at their home or workplace. The 2,800 Level 2 charging stations will be located at approximately 500 sites, all with more than one charging station.

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Ford Selects Johnson Controls-Saft for PHEV Battery Supplier in 2012; Adds 7 Utilities to PHEV Test Program

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The PHEV uses a blended operating strategy, and delivers an equivalent 30-mile all-electric range, according to Ford. Progress Energy of Raleigh, N.C. It is not range-limited by the amount of charge available in the high-voltage lithium-ion battery. Ford and JCS developed the plug-in pack together. Earlier post.).

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BoostEV is an on-demand mobile EV charging network, like UberEats for hungry EVs

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In February, the company officially launched its new BoostEV platform in select cities—it’s now available in Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York City, Raleigh, Richmond, San Diego, San Francisco and Santa Cruz. Anytime, anywhere, push a button, get range delivered. It’s charging as a service, or CAAS.

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Nissan and Europcar Form EV Partnership

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The Alliance aims to take the leadership of zero-emission mobility in the automotive industry and will start mass-marketing electric vehicles globally in 2012. To date, the Alliance has signed two final agreements in Europe with Portugal and the Principality of Monaco.

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Nissan signs electric car alliance with Europcar

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The Alliance aims to take the leadership of zero-emission mobility in the automotive industry and will start mass-marketing electric vehicles globally in 2012. To date the Alliance has signed two final agreements in Europe with Portugal and the Principality of Monaco.

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Can Neural Stimulation Zap Addiction?

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There are TMS clinics cropping up like mushrooms after rain,” says Veljko Dubljević , a neuroethicist at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh. “We A former academic turned industry executive, Hanlon left her post at Wake Forest School of Medicine last year to join BrainsWay as the company’s vice president of medical affairs.