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

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Partners since 2016, DAIHEN licensed WiTricity’s technology to commercialize wireless charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) and for automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) in factory and industrial settings. Wireless charging is essential to the future of mobility, whether that mobility happens on city streets or in factories.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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RE-TROFIT: To extend significantly the life of vehicles. The entity will thus offer a turnkey service for the sales network: optimized transport of vehicles, supply of spare parts (Re-Cycle Center), renovation, storage, production of photos and videos and their online availability.

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Sion Li-S battery pack powers electric UAV on 11-day flight

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The Zephyr 7 is a solar/battery powered electric UAV with a wing span of 70 feet (22.5 This latest flight was undertaken in the Southern Hemisphere winter so the aircraft had to show it could remain operational through the longer nights, re-charge sufficiently in the shorter periods of daylight and cope with the harsher weather conditions.

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EVs & Camping: How Well They Go Along ?

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Quiet and Peaceful EVs are known for their quiet operation, allowing you to experience the tranquillity of nature without the noise pollution of a traditional combustion engine. Sometimes your engine noise might be irritating for your fellow campers on the campsite. It is best to make sure your EV is fully charged before your journey.

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Green Crossover Project in Japan Showcases Li-ion Stationary Storage for EV Charging; EnerDel Providing Packs for Vehicles and Stationary Storage

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Itochu Corporation, Mazda, Family Mart, EnerDel and 11 other partners have launched a 3-year project in Tsukuba City, Japan—the “Green Crossover Project”—designed to showcase a real-world integration of the smart grid, stationary lithium-ion grid storage, electric vehicles, rapid recharging and renewable energy technologies.

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How EV Charging Supports Disaster Recovery and Roadside Assistance

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EV Charging and Emergency Management With the help of government investments, electric vehicle infrastructure in the United States has grown exponentially. An upcoming technology, bidirectional charging with vehicle-to-grid network capabilities, can supply power to homes during blackouts and extreme weather events.

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

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Yes, we''re talking about the electric car. Unlike our fuel powered cars, these cars work on electric motors which basically rely on electrically charged batteries to function. Manufactured with the intention of making environmentally friendly cars, they make for a good alternative to the cars with combustion engines.