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Hubject connects eleven energy suppliers to create the largest Austrian charging network for EVs

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A partnership project between the eleven leading Austrian energy suppliers and Berlin-based Hubject GmbH ( earlier post ), which is supported by the Austrian climate and energy fund, will create a comprehensively accessible network of charging stations for drivers of electric vehicles across Austria, starting in April 2017.

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Porsche and Frauscher developing electric sports boat; PPE drive technology

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Porsche and the Frauscher Shipyard in Austria are developing an electric yacht—the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air—that is intended to set standards on the water with its typical Porsche E-Performance. With the 800-volt technology from Porsche, the electric boat can be charged at DC fast-charging stations.

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Tesla expands Supercharger network in Europe

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Tesla is opening new Supercharger locations connecting the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. The accelerated energizing of Superchargers in Germany (Wilnsdorf, Bad Rappenau, Aichstetten and Jettingen), Switzerland (Lully), Austria (St. In Germany, Superchargers connect Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Munich.

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Charged and umlaut continue partnership on 2021 EV Charging Infrastructure Benchmark

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For the second year in a row, Charged has partnered with the global engineering and consulting firm umlaut to test and compare the user experience at the top DC fast charging networks and bring you the 2021 EV Charging Infrastructure Benchmark. Ionity secured victory among the CPOs in Austria, Switzerland and Belgium.

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HiPoSwitch focusing on novel gallium nitride-based transistors for more efficient power electronics

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KG, EpiGaN, Infineon Technologies Austria AG). Further application fields are AC/DC power sup­plies for computers, networks and data storage as well as solar converters, electric vehicles and hybrid cars. Over the next three years, HiPoSwitch will focus on novel gallium nitride-based transistors.

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Hyundai and Kia select Infineon HybridPACK 1 power module for current hybrid vehicle generations

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All power connections are realized with screw terminals. The HybridPACK 1 is responsible to translate the direct current (DC) from the battery into alternating current (AC), which drives the electric motor, and from AC back to DC to charge the battery system using braking energy. HybridPACK 2 is rated up to 800A/650V.

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Pre-series-production eActros 300 Tractor drives 3,000 km from Germany to Turkey for testing

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Test engineers chose a route across Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and Bulgaria for the trip. With regard to the electric drive, for example, the functionality of the range forecast, recuperation and flawless connectivity with charging stations abroad were important aspects.

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