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May 28, 2013
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Europeans using QR codes to access electric car charging with new German joint venture

Accessing any electric car charging station in Europe could be as easy as scanning a QR code tag, with a new joint venture formed by German manufacturers, Hubject GmbH. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Apr 14, 2013
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Oregon moves to expand electric vehicle charging network, using state property

A measure in the Oregon Legislature, SB536, would allow state agencies to install EV charging stations on state property, for public use. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Dec 21, 2012
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Green Car Congress: Bogotá pilots all-electric taxi fleet using BYD e6s

BYD Ltd and Praco Didacol (BYD’s Colombian distribution partner) announced that BYD e6’s will be placed into Taxi service as of Q1 2013 in the Colombian capital Bogotá as a pilot. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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Nov 29, 2012
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Honda boosts performance and fuel economy on 2013 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe using new Li-ion pack

The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. The new, more powerful Lithium-ion battery pack helps boost EPA-rated fuel economy …
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Jul 18, 2012
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Green Car Congress: Nihon Dengyo Kosaku and Volvo Technology Japan wirelessly transmit 10kW of electricity 4 meters using rectification of microwave signals

Tech-On. Nihon Dengyo Kosaku and Volvo Technology Japan have demonstratedthe wireless transmission of 10kW of electricity a distance of 4 meters using a prototype high-efficiency rectenna—a microwave rectifying antenna that converts microwave energy into direct-current electricity. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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May 13, 2012
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Siemens eHighway of the Future concept has trucks using tram lines

Siemens announced its eHighway of the Future concept at the 26th Annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles. The eHighway concept is the electrification of trucks and select highway lanes via overhead electrified wires similar to how modern day trolleys or streetcars are powered on many city streets. According to Siemens: “The eHighway solution is …
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