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Infineon Technologies and SAIC Motor establish power module JV in China

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SAIC Motor Corporation Limited and Infineon Technologies AG established a joint venture to manufacture power modules for the developing electric vehicle market in China. The JV is named SIAPM (SAIC Infineon Automotive Power Modules (Shanghai) Co, Ltd.). DSC offers with the possibility to scalability a flexibility in power.

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Geologists discover new path to rare earth mineral formation; implications for green energy and tech industries

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Their discovery has important economic implications because there are no substitute alternatives to these rare earth elements (REEs), which are indispensable due to their ability to form small and very powerful magnets essential for smart devices and low-carbon energy generation (e.g., Bayan Obo in 2006. 0c01313.

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IEEE Power & Energy Society President Dies at 69

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IEEE Power & Energy Society president. Lambert was the IEEE Power & Energy Society 's 2020–2021 president. In 2006 he became a distinguished lecturer and spoke about his work in Asia, Europe, and the United States. Past president of the IEEE Power Electronics Society. Frank Lambert. Fellow, 62; died 16 May.

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Natrium reactor demonstration project slated for Wyoming

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The reactor maintains its thermal power constant during its entire operating period, maximizing its capacity factor and value. The technology provides dispatchable power at a scale that can make a difference in efforts to decarbonize electricity and stabilize grids with high penetrations of renewables.

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JRC publishes recommendation for the collection and recycling of light-EV batteries

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The current 2006 Batteries Directive identifies three categories of batteries. A fourth one for batteries in Electric Vehicles (EVs) is already included in the December 2020 legislative proposal currently being discussed by the European co-legislators. For the moment, these targets exclude batteries that power LMT products until 2030.

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EPA to reconsider particulate matter NAAQS

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EPA is reconsidering the December 2020 decision because it says that available scientific evidence and technical information indicate that the current standards may not be adequate to protect public health and welfare, as required by the Clean Air Act. g/m 3 (in place since 2006). The current 24-hour standard is 35 ?g/m

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Oak Ridge Two-Phase, Floating Loop Cooling System for Power Electronics Meets DOE 2020 Targets

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Power electronics and electrical machines (PEEM) are essential elements of hybrid and electric-drive vehicles. PEEM technology comprises three main elements: power electronics (e.g., Thermal control is a critical element to enable power density, cost, and reliability of the other components. Click to enlarge. Ayers et al.

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