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Operation and Maintenance of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Driivz

A new charging station may require additional electric service lines and will definitely need installation of industrial-strength wiring, breakers and meters. Charging station operators increasingly complement grid connection with solar panels and battery storage, costing additional funds to buy or lease.

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Automating Road Maintenance With LiDAR Technology

Cars That Think

They noticed that the roads in their New England area were in poor condition, and wanted to see if there was a way to help solve the way road maintenance is performed. With this automated system, road maintenance can become a faster, more reliable, and more efficient process for towns and cities around the country.

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Report: US extending connected vehicle pilot program in Ann Arbor

Green Car Congress

The Detroit News reports that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is extending the major connected vehicle pilot project in Ann Arbor ( earlier post ) by another six months, but won’t change its timetable for deciding whether to move forward with the new technology.

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MAN offering pre-chamber spark plugs for turbocharged nat gas engines to increase efficiency; hydrogen admixture up to 20% by volume

Green Car Congress

With the approval of our turbocharged natural gas engines for the use of pre-chamber spark plugs, we are offering our customers higher efficiency and lower maintenance requirements as added value. This is a definite plus in terms of reducing maintenance costs.

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Ideanomics to acquire wireless charging provider WAVE

Green Car Congress

Ideanomics signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of privately held Wireless Advanced Vehicle Electrification, Inc. Wireless charging systems offer several benefits over plug-in-based charging systems, including reduced maintenance, improved health and safety, and expedited energy connection.

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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

Green Car Congress

The bipolar structure simplifies internal battery connections to reduce internal resistance and improve round-trip efficiency. They’re mechanically tough, corrosion-resistant, and chemically stable, delivering for years with virtually no degradation.

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Murata and Michelin co-develop embeddable RFID module for tires

Green Car Congress

This simple yet elegant technology delivers low-cost and easy tire traceability throughout its entire lifespan, enabling the management of inventory logistics, aftermarket maintenance, and recycling operations. Four ISO standards were published in 2019 and 2020: ISO 20909, 20910, 20911, 20912.