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Renault’s bidirectional charger to drive 30% uptick in energy efficiency

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The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) and Renault Group have jointly developed an on-board bidirectional EV charger, which reduces energy loss by 30%. With bidirectional charging, the vehicle serves the electrical network and enables the end consumer to reduce energy costs.”

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New 3-phase High-Voltage Breakout Module for electrical power analysis of vehicle powertrains

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CSM Gmbh, the industry leader of innovative measurement and data technology for 38 years, announces the newest product to its suite of measurement modules for the development of electric vehicles. When combined with Vector Informatik’s eMobility Analyzer, real-time power analysis can be performed in the test bench and test vehicle.

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HEVO to commercialize ORNL’s dynamic wireless charging technology

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The system is designed to provide high power levels in a small package, and also supports dynamic charging, which could one day allow EVs to be charged while in motion. The license covers ORNL’s polyphase electromagnetic coil, which delivers a surface power density of 1.5

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Bosch’s new flexible charging cable does away with the “charging brick”

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The new cable weighs less than three kg, and comes with adapters for Type 2 and household plugs. (In The three-phase cable enables Mode 2 and Mode 3 AC charging at power levels of up to 22 kW. The Type 2 connector at the vehicle end contains the components for controlling and monitoring charging power.

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Romania’s Retele Electrice DSOs launch 300,000 smart meter tender

Smart Energy International

The new tender forms part of the ongoing smart meter rollout for the three Retele Electrice DSOs, which together have over 1.5 million), is for up to about 300,000 smart meters, with a minimum volume of 120,000 units, for delivery over one year. million end points installed. The new tender, with a value of €24.25 million ($26.2

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Driving Decarbonization Initiatives Amidst the Global Pandemic

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In fact, over the past three years, more than 20 utilities in the United States have announced they’ll supply their customers with carbon-free or net-zero-carbon energy by 2050, with some making commitments to do so as early as 2035. At the same time, states and municipalities are making a similar push with 455 U.S.

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Emporia’s energy management system prepares for the bidirectional EV charging future

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Total control of power usage: from solar to EV and back to the house. Bidirectional charging promises to completely transform the vehicle ownership experience. I spent 25 years buying and selling commodities, primarily focusing on North American energy—natural gas, crude oil, and then some electricity.