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Renesas introduces complex device driver software to ease development of battery management systems for EVs

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Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced an AUTOSAR-compliant complex device driver (CDD) software module for designers of automotive battery management systems (BMS) in electric vehicles (EVs). The new software pairs with Renesas’ ISL78714 Li-Ion battery management IC to speed design and optimize performance of next-generation systems.

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Renesas Electronics introduces 4th-generation Li-ion battery management IC

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Renesas Electronics Corporation announced its fourth-generation lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery management IC that offers unmatched lifetime accuracy. The ISL78714 battery management IC enables battery management systems with a best-in-class combination of battery pack monitoring accuracy, fast data acquisition, and fault checking features.

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Toyota solid-state timeline, Tesla loyalty, California charger subsidies: Today’s Car News

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Thinner battery packs and solid-state tech are in the future for Toyota EVs. Despite its relatively few EVs available now, Toyota has big plans to make several big developments in. Tesla owners are very loyal to the brand. And California is looking to subsidize fast-chargers for low-income communities.

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Jeep adds new Willys 4xe to PHEV lineup

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The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe features 375 horsepower, 470 lb-ft (637 N·m) of torque, a 17 kWh battery that delivers 21 miles of all-electric range, a 2.72:1 Ordering for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe is available now. In this mode the powertrain will use battery power first, then add in propulsion from the 2.0-liter

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Amazon orders more than 1,800 EVs from Mercedes-Benz Vans

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Mercedes-Benz Vans and Amazon announced the largest order for Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles to date: more than 1,800 battery-electric eVito and eSprinter from Mercedes-Benz Vans will be delivered to Amazon starting this year to be used across Europe. After six hours of charging, the full range is available. eSprinter for Amazon.

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Ford F-150 Lightning delivers more horsepower, more payload capacity, more range; cloud-connected Intelligent Range and Trailer Profile

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F-150 Lightning, the only full-size electric pickup available now with a starting price less than $40,000, will begin to ship to customers in the coming days, starting with the Pro Series. The extended-range battery pack produces 580 horsepower—up from the targeted 563 horsepower. Intelligent Range and Trailer Profile.

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Audi boosts range and efficiency in e-tron; extra 25 km in WLTP

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The new models are available now to customers in Europe. mi) on a full battery charge (WLTP cycle)—an additional 25 kilometers (15.5 In addition, the usable range of the high-voltage battery has increased. The standard heat pump harnesses waste heat from the high-voltage battery to keep the interior warm.

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