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DOE awarding $71M to 20 RD&D projects to cut GHG emissions, expand EV infrastructure; $5M to Achates for opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid

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This includes EV charging community projects, such as installing charge stations within multi-unit housing, hosting community-led demonstrations that address barriers to EV adoption and lowering costs for direct current (DC) fast charging equipment. Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP). Project Description. Federal share. BorgWarner Inc.

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Honda provides some detail on chassis and powertrain for Honda e EV

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The battery is positioned at a low level under the floor, and centrally within the wheelbase of the car, affording a 50:50 weight distribution and low centre of gravity for optimal handling and stability. kWh Lithium-ion battery can be charged using either Type 2 AC connection or a CCS2 DC rapid charger.

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Yamaha CrossCore RC e-bike $1,800 off, GE 2-in-1 electric washer/ventless dryer, post-launch SOLIX C300 discounts, more

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Anker’s new SOLIX C300 90,000mAh DC/AC power stations are getting their first post-launch discounts starting from $170 , while Jackery’s latest Explorer 600 Plus Portable Power Station has returned to its $399 low. The DC-only model is coming in at $169.99 hours when connected to a 100W solar panel.

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Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorcycle makes European debut in Milan; more specs and details

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The LiveWire motorcycle is also equipped with a small 12-volt lithium-ion battery that powers the lights, controls, horn and instrument display. LiveWire can also be charged with a Level 2 or Level 3, DC Fast Charge (DCFC), through a SAE J1772 connector, (USA), or CCS2 – IEC type 2 charging connector in international markets.

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How This Startup Cut Production Costs of Millimeter Wave Power Amplifiers

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Launched in June 2020, the startup produces affordable systems for wireless connections that deliver optical fiber quality, or what Gamzina calls elvespeed connectivity. The company’s name, she says, refers to atmospheric emission of light and very low frequency perturbations due to electromagnetic pulse sources.

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The Birthplace of the AC Grid

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Back in the 1800s, electricity distribution was a short-range business, driven by nearby DC generators. The river runs from the Sierra Nevada mountains to downtown Sacramento, where it connects to the Sacramento River. If the AC generators failed, the facility had two small DC generators as backups. That changed in 1895.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

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You could do V2G through the DC port of the vehicle—this is what we are doing with school buses here in California, where our charging station converts AC to DC and then connects to the DC port of the vehicle to provide power. The bill doesn’t say how the bidirectional capability needs to be integrated.

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