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Lux: future use of wide bandgap materials in power electronics will reduce EV cost

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Power savings in plug-in vehicles versus total savings per car. Applied in an EV, WBG materials could cut electricity losses by 66% during vehicle battery recharging, the DOE says. However, for plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs), the threshold power savings needs to be a higher 5%. Source: Lux. Click to enlarge. million to a $3.8-million

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

Electric Auto Association

I would add value to the EVA by bringing the same momentum I've brought the state of Arkansas. Assisted the state of Arkansas in the roll out of the FMAC, AEVIDP, & founded AEVO. Jeff’s Candidate Statement: I am an active board member for the ‘EVA - Arkansas Chapter’ as well as founder of Arkansas Electric Vehicle Owners.

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Infrastructure Bill Could Usher In New Era for EVs

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Perhaps the most common argument against electric vehicles (EVs) has been the lack of recharging infrastructure. It’s exciting to anticipate the day when the phrase, “plug it in,” will be as common in the open-road vernacular as “fill ‘er up.”. by Brent Wilson, CEO of Galvanic Energy.

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