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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

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In recent testimony, Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne told the lawmakers that bidirectional charging can reduce the total cost of EV ownership, and that it’s essential for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. Then it takes the DC from the bus, or car, and converts it back to AC to provide power for the grid.

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

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Using wide bandgap (WBG) materials such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN)s for power electronics can improve efficiency and thereby reduce the high cost of battery packs, according to a new report from Lux Research. Electric (Battery) Power Electronics' Click to enlarge.

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The Tesla of vans? Renault and Volvo create Flexis to revolutionise electric light commercial vehicles

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That explains why the first three vans will all benefit from an advanced 800-volt electrical architecture and will be capable of being of being DC fast charged at levels previously only reserved for the most expensive battery-powered passenger cars.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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The District Department of Transportation will receive funds to purchase battery electric buses, which will replace diesel vehicles that are reaching the end of their useful life. Lextran will receive funds toward the design and construction of a covered storage area and the incremental cost of additional zero emission vehicles.

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DOE awards $45M to 38 advanced transportation technology projects; $3M from the Army

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Through the Advanced Vehicle Power Technology Alliance between the Energy Department and the Department of the Army, the Army is contributing an additional $3 million in co-funding to support projects focused on lightweighting and propulsion materials, batteries, fuels, and lubricants. Advanced batteries: 13 projects, $22.5

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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Power electronics control the speed and torque of the electric motor, and they also handle the charging process when the vehicle is plugged into an external power source. #4 It ensures that the battery pack receives the correct voltage and current for charging. #5

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BMW’s hybrid motor design seeks to deliver high efficiency and power density with lower rare earth use

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A key element in this is attaining weight, volume, efficiency, and cost targets for the PE and EM subsystems of the traction drive system using novel traction motor designs that result in increased power density and lower cost. DC, AC induction, permanent magnet, switched reluctance, and axial flux.

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