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Ford and Purdue developing charging station cable that can deliver increased current for faster charging

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Ford and Purdue University researchers are working to develop a new, patent-pending charging station cable that could combine with in-development vehicle charging technology, making it even easier for people to transition to EVs with seamless re-charging. —Issam Mudawar, Betty Ruth and Milton B.

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Sandia researchers develop conceptual model for Low Temperature Combustion

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Conceptual model for conventional diesel combustion (CDC), left, and LTC combustion, right, for heavy-duty engines. This is a fundamental understanding that will help industry build cleaner , more efficient engines. At this point we have many years of optical engine research in low temperature combustion. Source: CRF.

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Inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report concludes DOE is underinvested in transport; greatest efforts to go to electrification

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The US Department of Energy released its inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report (DOE-QTR)—an assessment of the Department’s energy technology research and development portfolios. The QTR frames 6 strategies to adress US energy challenges. Source: QTR. Click to enlarge. —QTR. Vehicle efficiency.

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Li-air battery research needs as seen by team from US, China and Korea

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A new review of Li-air battery technology by a team from Argonne National Laboratory, Beijing Institue of Technology and Hanyang University focuses on the most critical issues that must be addressed for the successful development and commercialization of high energy density Li-air batteries. air batteries have been published. —Lu et al.

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2023 Prius review, Accord Hybrid safety, Daimler charging network: Today’s Car News

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Daimler is re-upping its aim to establish a charging and hydrogen network for big trucks. Saab’s engineering braintrust continued to concoct new vehicles in an era of EVs. The Honda Accord makes the top tier for safety. And we followed up with the latest Prius hybrid and found a lot to love as well as some gripes.

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AMP to Convert SUV to EV for Major OEM

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Under the terms of the agreement, AMP has received one current model SUV from an OEM and has already begun the engineering process. AMP anticipates completing the electrification process and delivering the SUV back to the manufacturer for review in approximately 60 days. It can travel up to 150 miles on a single charge.

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2019 Kia Niro EV crossover utility makes North American debut at LA Auto Show

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Combined Charging System (CCS) DC fast-charge is standard equipment, supporting an approximately 100-mile recharge in 30 minutes at on the 50 kW charger at 200 amps; 80% total battery capacity is available in 75 minutes. hours for a full charge. The Level 2 (240v) at 7.2 kWh charger needs approximately 9.5

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