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OKI develops Japans first 920MHz band wireless multi-hop communication system for smart communities, smart houses and smart meters

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OKI has succeeded in the development of Japan’s first wireless multi-hop communication system for the new 920 MHz frequency band which is scheduled to open by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in July 2012. It also allows easy base station maintenance without shutting down. Click to enlarge. Energy savings.

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PNNL study outlines requirements for grid storage, reviews four electrochemical energy storage systems: vanadium redox flow, Na-beta, Li-ion and lead-carbon

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And besides technical improvements, the systems will need to be built to last, using materials that are safe and durable so that batteries could operate more than 15 years and require very little maintenance over their lifetime. electricity) to hybrid and electrical vehicles, although the cost of implementing EES is of great concern.

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BMW, Daimler and VW Propose Global e-mobility Standardization on Vehicle2Grid Communication, Harmonization of Chargers

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This diagram shows requirements and technologies mapped against the OSI 7-layer reference model for interoperability. Since the use cases are the same, there should be one common set of standards based on the ISO OSI seven-layer reference model for interoperability, the companies are suggesting. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Designing the First Apple Macintosh: The Engineers’ Story

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make a low-cost “appliance”-type computer that would be as easy to use as a toaster. Mr. Jobs and other members of the Macintosh team made frequent tours of automated plants in various industries, particularly in Japan. less than a half-hour’s drive from Apple’s Cupertino headquarters.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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The F6 DM uses ferrous batteries, with no lithium content, that BYD says are high-energy density and low cost. Hyundai top 12/18/07 Hyundai Motor, Koreas largest automaker, said it is considering developing a plug-in hybrid car, a move expected to follow bigger rivals such as Japans Toyota Motor and General Motors of the United States.

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