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Rheinmetall wins >€250M order for contactors for 900V generation of EVs

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Rheinmetall will be equipping the new 900-volt generation of electrically powered vehicles with a new type of contactor. Rheinmetall won the order in the face of stiff competition from Asia, establishing itself as a global market leader for contactors for this future voltage class.

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Hyundai Mobis to showcase AI-controlled electric concept M.Vision X at IAA Mobility

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T company, which in addition to Hyundai and Kia also supplies components to other well-known automotive carmakers in North America and Asia, will be presenting the latest technology solutions in the following areas: Hydrogen-electric powertrains. 48 Volt technology. Autonomous driving. Pure electric drives. High-performance radar.

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Fisker Automotive names Tony Posawatz, former head of Volt program, as new CEO

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In addition he led GM’s initial efforts on hybrid programs and related technology development and was “employee number one” and founding member of the Chevrolet Volt program back in 2006. Fisker Automotive also announced the appointment of Joseph Chao as Executive Vice President and CEO of China and Asia.

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Buses powered by Octillion batteries reach 20M kilometers driven; Caspian pack

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The company has operations in 16 locations in Asia, Europe, and North America, with a global workforce of more than 400 employees. Octillion’s 660-volt/88.9-kWh We seamlessly integrate our battery management system with the vehicle’s control unit, offering configurations of up to 800 volts and 640 kWh in capacity. kWh Caspian?

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Chevy Volt And Opel Ampera: Europe And China Sales Too

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The Chevrolet Volt is by far the best-selling plug-in car in the United States. compared to the Nissan Leaf--which is sold globally in North America, Asia, and Europe? First, while the Volt is sold in Canada, China, most. Last year, it represented almost 45 percent of all plug-in electric cars sold during 2012.

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Kia looks to secure US federal tax credit for EV9 in 2025

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As noted in a Nikkei Asia report, Kia is poised to start the production of the EV9 in the United States by May 2024. The vehicle also features 400-volt and 800-volt ultra-fast charging systems and vehicle-to-load technology. The Kia EV9 is arguably one of the best non-Tesla electric cars in the market today.

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Power Global, Rap Eco Motors to launch mass electric auto-rickshaw line powered by swappable battery technology

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Rap Eco Motors delivers premier e-rickshaws nationwide and abroad to countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and South America. In an ever-evolving auto-rickshaw market such as India, Power Global’s engineered solution allows Rap Eco Motors to leapfrog the costly and time-consuming process of developing an in-house electrification solution.

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