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Honda R&D developing high-power dynamic charging system for EVs at speeds up to 96 mph

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The system enables dynamic charging with a charging power of 180 kW (DC 600 V, 300 A) while driving at a vehicle speed of 155 km/h (96 mph). The paper presents the results of running tests, and discusses future prospects.

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ROUSH CleanTech enters EV market with Class 6 electric vehicles

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ROUSH CleanTech’s battery electric vehicles have a maximum speed of 65 mph and a 100-mile range. ROUSH CleanTech was the first company to offer a near-zero, 0.02g g/bhp-hr propane autogas engine certified by the California Air Resources Board.

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IIHS study finds simple centerline hardening can make left turns safer for pedestrians

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The calming infrastructure also resulted in a reduction in average left-turn speeds and decreased the odds that drivers made the turn at speeds exceeding 15 mph. She also observed that the portion of drivers who made the turns at speeds greater than 15 mph fell 36% at the modified intersections. —Wen Hu. —Wen Hu.

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Archer taps FCA to accelerate eVTOL production

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The new partnership will help accelerate Archer’s timeline in becoming an industry leader with the resources and capabilities to capitalize on the new era of sustainable air mobility, a market that Morgan Stanley estimates will be $1.5 The 100% electric aircraft will be capable of traveling distances of up to 60 miles at 150 mph.

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Lightning Systems receives California ARB Executive Order for new electric Ford F-59 delivery van and food truck

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Lightning Systems, a developer of zero emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, has received an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the Lightning Electric Ford F-59 platform, commonly used in food truck and delivery van applications. The platform is offered in 80-mile and 110-mile range versions.

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ORNL researchers quantify the effect of increasing highway speed on fuel economy

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One tip is that drivers should obey the speed limit since the fuel economy of most vehicles decreases above 50 mph [80 km/h]. ORNL staff members John Thomas, Shean Huff and Brian West have worked to quantify this trend through analysis of dynamometer testing results for 74 vehicles at steady-state speeds from 50 to 80 mph [80 to 129 km/h].

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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

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The units are built to withstand extreme weather—holding up against winds up to 120 mph and floods up to 9.5 Additionally, the chargers can serve as a resource for first responders who may need to quickly relocate the transportable units to provide power in the event of an emergency.

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