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Volkswagen launches new research collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory & University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers work in the Extreme Fast-Charging Lab in ORNL’s Grid Research Integration and Deployment Center. kW up to 120 kW, with a goal of 300 kW—enough to provide an 80% recharge of the Porsche Taycan in about 10 minutes. Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S.

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Renault Unveils Four Concept EVs and Quickdrop Battery Switch System; Commits to 100,000 EVs with Better Place

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Renault and Better Place also announced an expansion of their current agreement by committing to a volume of at least 100,000 electric cars in Israel and Denmark by 2016. . The first will be the electric version of Fluence ( earlier post ) which will initially be available in Israel and Europe. Characteristic components of an EV.

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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—a partnership between Chery Automobile, China’s largest independent car manufacturer, and Israel Corporation—is bringing its Cross Hybrid Concept to the Geneva Motor Show in March. Qoros Auto Co. Guangzhou Automobile Group. Click to enlarge. Qoros Auto Co.

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Nissan, Pima Association of Governments and ECOtality to Partner on EVs and EV Charging Infrastructure for Tucson Area

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In conjunction with the anticipated 2010 launch of Nissan’s zero-emission electric vehicle, ECOtality will initiate its EV Micro-Climate program in the Tucson region to promote sensible policies, intelligent deployment of charge infrastructure, and strong public awareness to encourage consumer adoption of grid-connected electric vehicles.

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Hawaii opts for EVs and renewable energy

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SAN FRANCISCO — The State of Hawaii and the Hawaiian Electric Company on Tuesday endorsed an effort to build an alternative transportation system based on electric vehicles with swappable batteries and an “intelligent” battery recharging network. of Palo Alto, Calif., will make all-electric vehicles feasible.

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Electric bus market and trends 

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India’s grid is highly carbon-intensive with 950 gCO2/KW h compared to other countries in the world. High storage batteries are required for the mobility of the electric bus, which requires high recharging time and is expensive. BYD received Israel’s largest electric bus order. Electric bus market and trends .

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EV charging highway trial to start in Italy

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This highway will recharge electric vehicles as they drive using copper coils on the side of the road to transfer energy directly to the batteries of electric vehicles through magnetic induction. Transfers the energy from the electricity grid to the road infrastructure and manages communication with approaching vehicles.

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