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ClearFlame’s genset technology progresses through phase one trials

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A power generator demo unit genset, relying on a first use of FuelAdaptive engine technologies patented by ClearFlame Engine Technologies, has successfully progressed through phase one trials. The pilot demo marked the first ever genset demonstration for our company. Performed at the Battery Innovation Center in Newberry, Ind.,

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DAIHEN leverages WiTricity wireless charging technology for solar-powered mobility demo in Japan

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DAIHEN has been using WiTricity’s DRIVE 11 wireless charging system as a reference design for its own line of standards-compliant wireless chargers for battery electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Our demonstration in Osaka proved that renewable energy coupled with autonomy creates a smart mobility future.

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Five Cool Tech Demos From the ARPA-E Summit

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Gas Li-ion batteries thwart extreme cold South 8 Technologies demonstrates the cold tolerance of its Li-ion battery by burying it in ice at the 2024 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit. That’s a big improvement on conventional Li-ion batteries, which start to degrade when temps reach 0 °C and shut down at about –20 °C.

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Honda and Ford separately launching smart home demos

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will create the Honda Smart Home US, a showcase that demonstrates Honda’s vision for sustainable, zero-carbon living and personal mobility, including the use of solar power to charge a Honda Fit EV battery electric vehicle. American Honda Motor Co., Honda Energy Management System. Direct solar PV-to-vehicle charging. ZeroHouse 2.0

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Better Place Demonstrates Battery Switch Technology

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Demo vehicle moving into position for battery switch. Better Place officially opened the Yokohama, Japan EV exhibit with the public debut of its automated battery switch system, designed to make long distance travel by EV convenient for customers. Top view of a fully-charged battery moving up for insertion into the vehicle bay.

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Mitsubishi Heavy, Hitachi and Mitsubishi Corp. to begin $65M project on EV transportation infrastructure for smart community system demo project in Spain

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The company will also carry out studies and verifications of the EV center, the EV infrastructure, and the power management system that will accommodate fluctuations in power supply dependent on renewable energy.

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Never Recharge Your Consumer Electronics Again?

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They eat up battery life requiring frequent battery changes or charging. One company that’s hoping to reduce our battery anxiety is Exeger , which wants to enable self-charging devices that convert ambient light into energy on the go. So we’re eliminating the need for disposable batteries. Fili: Yeah.