- June 29, 2020
- NEMA Communications
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This piece was originally published in the May/June 2020 issue of electroindustry.
The first means of human transport involved walking and running. Basically, survival depended upon some elemental level of mobility. But as social groups became larger and interactions among them increased, an impetus for traveling faster than on foot emerged. From single-axle carts in previous millennia to globe- spanning passenger aircraft today, we humans remain keen to shrink time and distance. Ideas that seemed to belong only to the realm
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- June 26, 2020
- NEMA Communications
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This piece was originally published in the May/June 2020 issue of electroindustry.
by Fred Ashton, Economist, NEMA
Over the past decade, electric vehicles (EVs) have made substantial progress toward mass adoption. Charging stations have become faster and more readily available, and range-anxiety has slowly dissipated, with some EVs being able to travel nearly 400 miles on a single charge. One obstacle, however, remains at the forefront: cost.
The ownership cost of a vehicle goes well beyond the sticker price in a showroom. Fuel,
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- June 22, 2020
- NEMA Communications
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This piece was originally published in the May/June 2020 issue of electroindustry.
by Ann Brandstadter, Manager, Standards Publications and Marketing, NEMA
ANSI C136.22-2019 American National Standard for Roadway and Area LightingEquipment—Internal Labeling of Luminaires covers internal luminaire identification labels for all styles of luminaires used for roadway lighting.
The ANSI C136 committee, Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment, is actively seeking additional membership for the “user” and “general interest” membership categories. For information, contact lighting@nema.org.
ANSI C136.22-2019 is available for $48.
ANSI C136.25-2019 American National Standard
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- June 19, 2020
- NEMA Communications
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This piece was originally published in the May/June 2020 issue of electroindustry.
by Andrei Moldoveanu, Senior Program Manager, NEMA
One of the most significant efforts to boost the electric vehicle (EV) industry is to overcome the natural anxiety EV drivers experience when they travel farther than their regular commute. The answer is to create public charging stations similar to ones we see at gas stations everywhere. For several reasons, mostly financial and regulatory, one way to provide the most access to EV
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- June 18, 2020
- Bryan Holland
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The National Lightning Safety Council is recognizing National Lightning Safety Awareness Week for the week of June 21-27 and International Lightning Safety Day on June 28.
National Lightning Safety Awareness Week was started in 2001 to call attention to this hazardous natural phenomenon. Since then, U.S. lightning fatalities have dropped from around 50 per year to less than 30 per year. This reduction in fatalities is largely due to a greater awareness of lightning danger and people seeking safety when thunderstorms
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- June 15, 2020
- NEMA Communications
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This piece was originally published in the May/June 2020 issue of electroindustry.
by Mike Stone, West Coast Field Representative, NEMA
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly prevalent on America’s roads. Industry expert projections regarding how many EVs will be on America’s roads by 2030 vary widely, but all agree that the number will increase exponentially. One estimate from the Edison Electric Institute, the investor-owned U.S. utility association, predicts an increase from 1 million EVs in 2018 to 18.7 million by 2030. In
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- June 12, 2020
- NEMA Communications
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This piece was originally published in the May/June 2020 issue of electroindustry.
by Alex Boesenberg, Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs, NEMA
The NEMA Additive Manufacturing Council (AMC) continues to welcome additions. The NEMA AMC was formed to continue the work of a 2019 Strategic Initiative. The mission of the AMC is to 1) gather and develop useful information for NEMA Members to benefit business planning, 2) facilitate partnerships between NEMA Members and manufacturers of AM equipment, 3) establish synergy between these groups
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- June 8, 2020
- NEMA Communications
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This piece was originally published in the May/June 2020 issue of electroindustry.
by Alex Boesenberg, Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs, NEMA
The NEMA Transportation Management Section recommends that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) preserve the entire 5.9 GHz band of the radiocommunications spectrum for roadway safety applications. Arguing that progress has been too slow in deploying intelligent transportation systems that use the spectrum, the commission approved a proposal in December 2019 to reallocate portions of the band to unlicensed use and reduce
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- June 5, 2020
- NEMA Communications
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This piece was originally published in the May/June 2020 issue of electroindustry.
by Craig Updyke, Director, Trade and Commercial Affairs, NEMA
In March 2020, the Mexican Senate received a proposal from the government of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador for a new law on Standardization and metrology. On its face, the proposal for a Quality Infrastructure Law aims at modernizing, broadening, and accelerating development of mandatory and voluntary Standards in Mexico. The proposal is also intended to come into compliance with commitments
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- June 1, 2020
- NEMA Communications
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This piece was originally published in the May/June 2020 issue of electroindustry.
Andrei Moldoveanu
I first joined NEMA as a Member about 30 years ago. I was working for a NEMA Member company and was responsible for a line of products that needed a boost. My boss recommended getting it covered by a relevant code or Standard, so joining NEMA was the natural next step.
As a Member, I learned the true meaning of consensus, due process, alliances, patience, and fairness. That helped
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- May 26, 2020
- NEMA Communications
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This piece was originally published in the May/June 2020 issue of electroindustry.
by David Warren, Director of Sustainable Transportation, New Flyer of America Inc.
Mr. Warren is a preeminent industry leader in the battery- electric and clean propulsion space. He leads New Flyer’s sustainable technology strategy, with a specific focus on zero emission technologies.
Buses and motor coaches currently incorporate a wide range of propulsion systems: clean diesel, natural gas, diesel-electric hybrid, and zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell). With the advancement
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- May 22, 2020
- NEMA Communications
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This piece was originally published in the May/June 2020 issue of electroindustry.
by Sarah Mulligan, Product Manager, Applied Information, Inc.
Ms. Mulligan devises and delivers marketing messaging for Applied Information.
A new connected vehicle facility opened north of Atlanta, Georgia, this year, providing a platform for diverse industries to assess and implement new traffic technology. This hub, dubbed the iATL (Infrastructure-Automotive Technology Laboratory), is both an office space and a living lab connected to a growing number of connected vehicle infrastructure devices in
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- May 20, 2020
- NEMA Communications
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This piece was originally published in the May/June 2020 issue of electroindustry.
by Craig Updyke, Director, Trade and Commercial Affairs, NEMA
Phil Squair, NEMA Vice President, Government Relations, is a member of the federal Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee. Launched in January 2020, the committee promotes communication among manufacturers of lithium batteries and products containing lithium batteries, air carriers, and the federal government. The committee also advises the Department of Transportation (DOT) on new battery technologies and transportation safety practices, provides a
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- May 19, 2020
- NEMA Communications
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This piece was originally published in the May/June 2020 issue of electroindustry.
Several NEMA Members are on the front lines addressing critical infrastructure needs to combat the global COVID-19 pandemic.
ABB ELECTRIFICATION OFFERS FREE DIGITAL SOLUTIONS THROUGHOUT 2020
From remote monitoring and diagnostics for uninterruptible power supplies for critical healthcare applications to energy and building management solutions for utilities and commercial and industrial facilities, ABB Electrification is providing the tools that address critical infrastructure needs.
Through December 31, 2020, ABB Electrification will waive its
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- May 15, 2020
- NEMA Communications
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This piece was originally published in the May/June 2020 issue of electroindustry.
by Kirk Anderson, Industry Director, NEMA
NEMA is exploring cooperation with the Department of Defense (DOD) as agency procurement officials face mandates for supply chains of products containing critical materials.
As rare earth minerals have become increasingly important for advanced manufacturing and other high-performance and strategic applications, manufacturers and the federal government have concerns about the reliability of supply into the future. DOD is facing a prohibition on procurement of certain
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- May 14, 2020
- Bryan Holland
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June 1st marks the beginning of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Overall activity in the Atlantic basin in 2019 was about average with 18 named storms, 6 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. Six of the named storms made landfall on U.S. territory. This compares to the long-term averages of 12 named storms, 6 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes.
In 2019, Tropical Storm Barry reached winds of 75 MPH and resulted in $600 million in damages. Major Hurricane Dorian reached winds of
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- May 13, 2020
- NEMA Communications
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This piece was originally published in the May/June 2020 issue of electroindustry.
by Steve Griffith, Industry Director, NEMA
In December, a NEMA Automotive Component Workshop convened Member companies that provide products and systems that make up the internal components of passenger vehicles, vans, commercial and industrial trucks, and buses.
It covered internal combustion engines (ICEs), hybrids, and electric vehicles (EVs). The purpose of the workshop was to assess the opportunity landscape for this section of the transportation market by utilizing Member company expertise
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- May 11, 2020
- NEMA Communications
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This piece was originally published in the May/June 2020 issue of electroindustry.
by Dr. W.H. "Bill" Sowell, MBA, PhD, President, Eberle Design, Inc.
Dr. Sowell is a Member of the NEMA Board of Governors, Vice Chair of the NEMA 3TS Transportation Management Systems and Associated Control Devices Section, and Chair of the NEMA Performance Measures Technical Committee.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 35,000 people die from traffic-related collisions each year in the U.S. Globally, that number is more
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- May 8, 2020
- NEMA Communications
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This piece was originally published in the May/June 2020 issue of electroindustry.
As the world faces the COVID-19 pandemic, innovative minds are being harnessed around the globe to find the best mitigation strategies, the most effective therapies, and the earliest possible vaccine. Tell Google to search for the term “COVID-19,” and you will immediately find nearly three billion results. By contrast, “autonomous vehicle,” a perennial hot topic for nearly a decade and the focus of this magazine issue, delivers a mere
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- April 28, 2020
- NEMA Communications
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by Kirk Anderson, Industry Director, NEMA
Manufacturers face increasing challenges to ensure their products meet market-specific requirements for distribution. Basic electrical ratings are Standard, but some products must also meet the marking and labeling requirements of installation codes, Federal regulations, and third-party safety Standards.
Marking and labeling become more complicated for manufacturers that ship products into multiple markets. Marking and labeling requirements can change after a product is shipped, and some manufacturers work with multiple certification providers, further complicating the ability to
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