Electric vehicles are still waiting for their breakthrough. One reason for this is the lack of a nationwide charging infrastructure. BMW and Loxone, a provider of smart home solutions, want to help close the gaps with smart e-charging stations for the home.

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High-performance UPS systems require very high discharge currents with short autonomies. Li-ion batteries are an alternative to the flywheel technology introduced on the market. A system comparison.

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The Siemens Building Technologies Division and IBM have announced cloud-based solutions to maximize the potential of connected buildings and the data they generate.

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Non-residential buildings, including many industrial production facilities, only account for around 15 % of the real estate stock. However, they are responsible for a third of building energy requirements. dena has now published an expert list for the energy-efficient refurbishment of these buildings.

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The Digitalstrom smart home system networks electrical devices via the existing 230 V power lines and also integrates IP devices.

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Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) have developed a new solution for charging wearables - portable electronic devices - while on the move. An unusually small energy converter embedded in the shoe makes it possible.

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With the keynote "Li-ion Batteries for Electrified Mobility - Quo vadis?" Dr. Joachim Fetzer, member of the divisional board of management responsible for electrification at Robert Bosch, will open the 23rd Developer Forum Batteries & Charging Concepts in Munich.

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The EVCC Basic charging controllers from the 'EV Charge Control' series from Phoenix Contact have been specially developed for use in simple charging stations. All essential functions required for AC charging of an electric vehicle in accordance with IEC 61851-1 are implemented on the control board.

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System developers also need to keep an eye on the topic of power supply - the 1st Power Supply User Forum of Markt&Technik and Design&Elektronik will explain what needs to be considered.

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