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Formula E Keeps Same Driver Lineup For Monaco

The Formula E Monaco ePrix will feature the same driver lineup as the last two races. Vitantonio Liuzzi will remain with Trulli, the team confirmed. Furthermore, Scott Speed will race again for Andretti and Charles Pic will race with China Racing. "I am really happy that I got another opportunity to race with the Trulli team, and I'm extra happy as we're starting to find a nice curve of development," says Liuzzi. "Monaco is an amazing track. It's a race that I've always loved and always been very competitive at so I'm really looking forward to this event." The race is scheduled for May 9. Read more from Formula E.

The Ultimate Guide to Vehicle Modification for Fuel Efficiency shows the best ways to reduce fuel consumption. The infographic describes the changes you can make and rates them by cost, difficulty and how significant of an impact it will have on fuel economy. There are a host of modifications, from instrumentation and aerodynamics to mechanical and wheel and tire modifications. It also features a section focused on how to get the most out of your motorcycle's fuel. Check out the Ultimate Guide to Vehicle Modification for Fuel Efficiency at the GB Showplates website.

Brusa has licensed WiTricity's wireless charging technology. The German EV electronics company will commercialize the inductive charging system, which allows cars to charge cable-free by parking over a charging pad. As more automakers show interest in wireless charging, WiTricity CEO Alex Gruzen says that "Brusa is well positioned to be a Tier 1 supplier to these carmakers, and we look forward to the introduction of vehicles equipped with Brusa wireless charging systems." Read more in the press release below.

Even before the Powerwall announcement, ore and more homes, businesses and organizations have signed up for Tesla battery technology for energy storage. "Tesla has been able to install more than 100 projects, really without anyone noticing," says Dougherty & Co. analyst Andrea James. With the help of sister company SolarCity, Tesla has installed batteries for solar systems at about 300 homes in California. Wal-Mart is a large customer for Tesla, with battery systems at 11 California stores. Cargill, Jackson Family Wines and Temecula Valley Unified School District are all Tesla battery customers as well. Read more at Renewable Energy World.

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BRUSA Elektronik AG Licenses WiTricity Patent Portfolio for Wireless Power

Automotive Tier 1 Power Electronics Supplier to Commercialize Wireless Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles

Watertown, Mass.– April 30, 2015 – WiTricity, the industry pioneer in wireless power transfer over distance, today announced an intellectual property licensing agreement with BRUSA Elektronik AG, a leading global supplier of advanced power electronics for electrified vehicles. Under the terms of the agreement, BRUSA will license WiTricity's patented intellectual property to commercialize efficient, high-performance wireless charging systems for carmakers that will enable next generation electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to charge effortlessly by simply parking over a BRUSA wireless charging pad.

Carmakers around the world have identified wireless charging as a key differentiator in the marketplace because of the convenience it will offer vehicle owners. BRUSA's "ICS" wireless charging system, utilizing WiTricity's patented technology, can transfer power to a vehicle safely and at high efficiency, eliminating the need for the charging cables required by existing electrified vehicles. WiTricity and BRUSA are both working with a number of international standards organizations to develop standards for wireless charging systems with the goal of ensuring interoperability of wireless charging systems for EVs and PHEVs on a global basis.

"During the past year, several leading European and Japanese carmakers have publicly announced plans to introduce wireless charging for next-generation electrified vehicles," said WiTricity CEO Alex Gruzen. "BRUSA is well positioned to be a Tier 1 supplier to these carmakers, and we look forward to the introduction of vehicles equipped with BRUSA wireless charging systems."

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