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Leviton releases first UL-listed 40 Amp, cord-connected charging station for plug-in vehicles

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Including a three-year limited warranty, the charging station is targeted for residential or light commercial applications. It features a cord-connected installation when used with a Pre-Wire Installation Kit or can be converted to a hard-wired installation if required.

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Wireless charging company WiTricity scaling up EV charging capability as well as itself

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The WiTricity power source, left, is connected to AC power. The yellow lines represent the flow of energy from the source to the WiTicity capture coil, which is shown powering a light bulb. WiT-3300 Development Kit. The blue lines represent the magnetic near field induced by the power source. —Alex Gruzen.

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EU research partners develop solid state hydrogen storage tank coupled with fuel cell as vehicle APU unit

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The unit was fitted for the first time into an Iveco Daily van as an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), and was able to supply electrical energy for air conditioning, auxiliary heating and lighting. KIT, IFE, JRC and UNITO lead the development of the storage materials.

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class INTELLIGENT DRIVE drives autonomously over 100km interurban and urban route with near-production technology

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The self-driving S-Class had to deal autonomously with a number of highly complex situations such as traffic lights, roundabouts, pedestrians, cyclists and trams. Traffic lights are monitored by a color camera behind the windscreen with a 90-degree opening angle. Initial testing. Autonomous turning. Click to enlarge.

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Citroën ë-Berlingo Van now available to order

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The Control version offers enhanced equipment: manual air conditioning, automatic headlights, hill start assist, remote central locking with Plip system, Citroën Connect Box with SOS & Assistance Pack included, digital DAB MP3 sound system, 5" monochrome touch screen, Bluetooth hands-free kit, 12V socket and a USB port.

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Li-ion maker Boston-Power launches module system for EV and ESS applications; no-weld integration

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earlier post ) recently launched its Ensemble Module System; a “kit” of standard components that provides OEMs and pack assemblers with a simple, cost-effective way to assemble large format battery pack solutions for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) applications. Li-ion battery maker Boston-Power Inc.

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BMW Group hits 100K electrified vehicle mark for this year, lights up Group HQ like a battery

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In recognition of the miletone, BMW used a light installation to transform its Group headquarters—the world-famous “Four-Cylinder” in the north of Munich—on the evening of 18 December 2017 into a battery. This 99-meter-high signal is lighting the way into the era of electro-mobility. We deliver on our promises.

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