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Rheinmetall PolyCharge JV wins first customer with multimillion-euro order for DC-link capacitors with NanoLam technology

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Its first customer, a well-known, globally operating supplier to the automotive industry, has ordered two different DC-link capacitors for applications in the 900V range, which are produced with the innovative NanoLam technology. Rheinmetall PolyCharge GmbH , a joint venture of Rheinmetall AG and PolyCharge America, Inc.,

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Rheinmetall setting up JV with PolyCharge for DC-link capacitors; taking 13% stake

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to produce, develop and market DC-link capacitors. Underlying this move is Rheinmetall’s goal of gaining a stronger foothold in the rapidly growing markets for electromobility and industrial applications as well as accessing subsystems and components necessary for making innovative products in future.

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Volvo Penta & Gradall collaborate on electric excavator concept

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Volvo Penta and leading North American telescopic boom excavator manufacturer Gradall Industries are showcasing the latest development in their partnership at CONEXPO this week—an electrified version of the OEM’s XL 4100 V highway speed wheeled excavator.

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STMicroelectronics introducing third generation of SiC power devices

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ST’s new SiC devices are specifically optimized for these high-end automotive applications including EV traction inverters, on-board chargers, and DC/DC converters, as well as e-climate compressors. We are investing relentlessly to support our automotive and industrial programs expected to generate $1 billion in SiC revenue in 2024.

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Plug Power launches 30 kW ProGen fuel cell system

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The complete 30kW ProGen engine solution contains the fuel cell stack, required balance of plant, dc/dc converter, and cooling. According to KPMG’s 2018 Global Automotive Executive Survey , hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles have replaced battery electric vehicles as the no. 1 key trend in the automotive industry until 2025.

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Balqon working with Polar Power to develop series plug-in hybrid drive system for heavy-duty trucks and buses

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Under this agreement both companies will work towards development of a 40 kW on-board DC generator to charge batteries during the daily drive cycle to increase the range of Balqon vehicles. Products include the Li-in battery-powered Model XRE20 yard tractor designed for port drayage applications. Polar Power Inc.,

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Volvo teams with Starbucks to install EV charging network at U.S. locations

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At the 15 locations, up to 60 Volvo-branded DC fast chargers supplied by ChargePoint will be placed at various Starbucks locations along a 1,350-mile route from company headquarters in Seattle to Denver, Colorado. The charging locations will be separated by about 100 miles, a perfect distance for even the lowest-range EVs on the market.

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