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DOE seeks to cut cost of Level 2 EV charging equipment in half in 3 years; $12M FOA

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These are to: (1) reduce the cost of electric charging infrastructure; and (2) manage EV loads while maintaining or improving power quality, reliability, and affordability. This FOA is intended to address both task areas.

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8 automakers to demonstrate DC fast charging with Combined Charging System at EVS26

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The system is intended to optimize customer ease of use and to accelerate more affordable deployment of electrified vehicles and fast charging infrastructure. This will allow customers to charge at most existing charging stations regardless of power source and may speed more affordable adoption of a standardized infrastructure.

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First 35 State plans to build out EV charging infrastructure approved; more than $900M in FY22 and FY23 funding

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The NEVI formula funding, which makes $5 billion available over five years, is expected to help build a convenient, reliable, and affordable EV charging network across the country. Approved Plans are available on the FHWA web site.

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Kumamoto University project to use Nissan LEAF technology in electric bus test in Japan; 3 packs, 3 motors

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Technology developed by Nissan for the battery-electric Nissan LEAF will be used in an electric bus project led by a team from Kumamoto University, that starts testing next month in Japan, with the goal of making zero-emission public transit more widespread and affordable.

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Tesla Semi will be incredibly affordable with US’ revamped EV tax credit

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Battery costs are declining quickly, but even Tesla still lists its 300-mile Semi variant with an estimated starting price of $150,000. That’s higher than the cost of a comparable diesel-powered Class 8 truck, so the Tesla Semi would have to be very compelling to convince drivers and fleet owners to make the switch to electric.

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GM and Honda expanding partnership to codevelop series of affordable EVs in most popular vehicle segments; on sale in 2027

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General Motors and Honda plan to expand the two companies’ relationship by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology. The compact crossover segment is the largest in the world, with annual volumes of more than 13 million vehicles.

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Flywheel hybrid research vehicle delivers up to 22.4% fuel economy improvement in ARTEMIS cycles

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In the industry-standard NEDC cycle, the flywheel hybrid including stop-start achieved an 11.9% There is growing support for flywheel hybrid systems across the industry, fundamentally driven by affordability. improvement. FHSPV flywheel CVT component details. Click to enlarge.