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Ford’s adoption of Tesla NACS could change the EV charging landscape [Opinion]

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First, Tesla pointed out that NACS’ AC charging offers up to 1 MW DC charging, providing twice the power of the conventional Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors in a neat slim package. At the same time, Tesla’s NACS technology gains support from a notable leader in North America’s automobile industry.

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Audi TechDay e-mobility, Part 2: systems and components

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All electric motors used by Audi are liquid-cooled, so as to maintain their reliable operating temperature of at most 180 °C (356 °F). A pulse-controlled inverter transforms the DC to AC voltage as required by the electric motor. The interior of the power electronics attains temperatures considerably higher than 100°C (212 °F).

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Posted by: Bob F | Apr 13, 2009 9:42:47 PM Despite factual errors and oversights in this article, you still make an excellent point. when they were forced to put NIHM batteries in the range was 150 miles. 150 miles is fine more. and so what I tend to like to drive more than 150 miles. So is the management in Washinton DC.

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