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Incat Tasmania selects Wärtsilä solutions for battery-electric lightweight Ro-Pax ferry

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The uniquely designed vessel will be fully battery powered, with e-motor driven Wärtsilä waterjets as the main propulsors. The battery modules and energy storage system package is four times larger than on any electric/hybrid ship currently operating. It will also be the world’s first electric, lightweight catamaran.

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Battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros approved as truck-trailer combo with total weight of 40 tons

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With four battery packs, the eActros 400 has a range of up to 400 kilometers. The drive unit is an electric rigid axle with two integrated electric motors and a two-speed transmission. Both liquid-cooled motors generate a continuous output of 330 kW as well as a top performance of 400 kW.

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Consortium successfully runs silicon carbide multiport DC-DC converter in EV

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Silicon Carbide multiport DC-DC converter fitted to the Tata Vista EV. A consortium led by motorsport and technology company Prodrive has successfully run a silicon carbide-based multiport DC-DC converter in an electric car. Energy can also be transferred directly between the battery and super capacitor ports.

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Battery-Powered NAWA Racer, SEVEN Concept, Solaris Charging Park, Concept Recharge

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The post Battery-Powered NAWA Racer, SEVEN Concept, Solaris Charging Park, Concept Recharge appeared first on EV Obsession.

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A123: Increasing 48V battery power up to ~25 kW enables advanced mild hybrid capabilities with greater fuel savings

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Improving battery power to such as level would further enable hybridization to near-HEV levels as well as engine downsizing, thereby enabling fuel economy improvements beyond the current 10-15% MHEV limit. The BISG is connected to a 48 V (nominal battery) and also typically to a 12V powernet via a DC/DC convertor.

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Volvo Penta & Gradall collaborate on electric excavator concept

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The concept machine is powered entirely by two Volvo Penta batteries, matched to the duty cycle of the excavator, which fit neatly into the existing engine bay. The electric driveline system from Volvo Penta also includes the complete high voltage system—electric motors, gearboxes, inverters, junction boxes and cabling.

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Top BLDC Motor Manufacturers in India

Baua Electric

Aatrael Electric Machine Engineering LLP Aatrael Electric Machine Engineering is a professional custom-made electric motor design and developer. Our team can design and develop special electrical motors as per the customer needs. ARROW TECHNOLOGIES DESIGNER, DEVELOPER OF MOTION CONTROL SYSTEMS.

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