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Fastcharge consortium presents prototype for 450 kW charging station; Porsche research vehicle charges at 400 kW

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In Germany, the FastCharge research consortium ( earlier post ) has presented a prototype for a charging station with an output of up to 450 kW in Jettingen-Scheppach, located near the A8 motorway between Ulm and Augsburg. It can already work with higher voltages of up to 920 volts, as expected in future electric vehicles.

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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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ZF presents EVbeat concept vehicle with prototype of new 800-volt electric drive; compact, lightweight and efficient

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At its Global Technology Day in Friedrichshafen, ZF presented the electric concept vehicle EVbeat, which is designed for maximum compactness, low weight, and maximum efficiency in real operation. This is pre-filled and hermetically sealed and is therefore maintenance-free. ZF uses the fluorine-free, natural refrigerant propane.

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Decoding how connected vehicles can catalyse safer, sustainable mobility – ET Auto

Baua Electric

As we navigate a period where technology continues to present new possibilities, the role and application of CVP is set to evolve further. By enabling real-time monitoring, it has improved fleet management for businesses, reducing fuel consumption and improving asset uptime through predictive maintenance. million in 2022 to USD 205.6

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U Alabama study finds LTE C-V2N and DSRC connected vehicle latency approximately equivalent for infrastructure messages

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A side-by-side comparison of connected vehicle technology at 85 traffic signals in the Tuscaloosa, AL area showed that latency in delivering safety messages from roadside units (RSUs) to vehicles via dedicated short range radios (DSRC) and LTE cellular (C-V2N) was “approximately equivalent,” according to a study by the University of Alabama.

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BMW presents two concept electric two-wheelers at IAA Mobility: BMW i Vision AMBY and BMW Motorrad Vision AMBY

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BMW is presenting two concept electric two-wheelers at IAA Mobility: BMW i Vision AMBY , a high-speed pedelec and BMW Motorrad Vision AMBY, combining the benefits of a motorcycle with those of a bicycle. Power transfer is by low-maintenance toothed belt, and the transmission is integrated into the drive system.

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Village of Richelieu Charges into the EV Era with EV Connect

EV Connect

With a strong commitment to sustainability and the increasing demand for EV charging infrastructure, the development’s Board of Trustees, led by Alex Trimble, chose EV Connect as their charging provider. “I I would say that we were trying to prepare for the future, but actually we were preparing for the present. says Trimble.

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