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First wireless charging road in the U.S. completed in Michigan

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After the state of Michigan pledged in 2021 to complete a wireless charging road by this year , Israeli startup Electreon has finished installing the EV charging road, according to a press release shared by the company last week. “We million investment from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Today, thanks to Gov.

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Michigan wants to develop a wireless EV-charging road by next year

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Michigan is planning to develop a wireless, in-road, electric vehicle charging road by next year, according to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office, which announced the plan today. “I am happy to see Michigan lead and keep building on these ground-breaking initiatives creating new business opportunities and high-tech jobs.

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DOE awarding $4.8M to 5 BIRD Energy projects with Israel; H2 storage, biofuel, sustainable transportation

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The Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with Israel’s Ministry of Energy (MOE) and the Israel Innovation Authority, announced $4.8 Rosh Ha’ayin, Israel) and Power Authority of the State of New York (White Plains, New York) will develop high temperature storage based in combined heat and power (CHP). CelDezyner Ltd.

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Electreon partners with Jacobs to grow US wireless EV charging infrastructure for fleets

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Israel-based Electreon, a provider of wireless and in-road wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging technology will collaborate with global technical professional services firm Jacobs on select wireless EV charging projects across the US for fleet operators including city and state authorities. The Michigan project includes a 1.6-kilometer

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U Michigan and Ben-Gurion University form research partnership on vehicle fuels, solar energy, and thermoelectrics

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The University of Michigan and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel will create a research partnership to collaborate on developing renewable technologies. The partnership aims to make progress toward solving major challenges in the areas of advanced vehicle fuels, solar energy and thermoelectric materials.

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LG Chem to establish new electrolyte production plant in Michigan

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Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm announced that LG Chem will establish a new electrolyte production plant in Holland in West Michigan, expanding the state’s battery supply chain. million to support its Michigan operations. The governor made the announcement during her three-day investment mission to South Korea.

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Detroit’s Inductive EV Charging Roads: Boon or Boondoggle?

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& The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) partnered with Electreon Wireless to complete the task as part of a five-year commitment to develop the electric road system (ERS) and expand it around the state. .& & Electreon, is an Israel-based firm focused on wireless charging solutions for electric vehicles.