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Rheinmetall develops new plug-and-play solution for heat pumps; 400V and 800V applications

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Designed for both 400- and 800-volt applications, it delivers up to 8 kW of nominal cooling output and up to 11 kW of heating for battery-powered and hybrid systems. A complete system featuring a compact design, Rheinmetall’s new coolant system saves precious installation space.

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Jeep adds new Willys 4xe to PHEV lineup

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The Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe powertrain integrates two electric motors and a 400-volt battery pack with a fuel-efficient, turbocharged, 2.0-liter The high-voltage, liquid-cooled eTorque motor generator unit mounted at the front of the engine replaces the conventional alternator. liter engine and electric motor.

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MAHLE seeing success with its e?compressors; €1.4B order volume, new 18 kW unit

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voltage levels above 400 volts—and large compressor displacements. MAHLE currently offers its high-voltage compressor in voltage ranges up to 900 volts and displacements up to 57 cm 3. The extremely small installation space requirements are made possible by the patented refrigerant cooling of the compressor motor and electronics.

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The Volt in Winter

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One of GM’s goals in developing the Volt was to create a plug-in electric vehicle suitable for everyday use regardless of weather. Typical northern winters take an even bigger toll on battery-powered vehicles than on traditional internal combustion-powered cars and trucks.

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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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At the 38 th Vienna Motor Symposium Volkswagen is introducing a new, more fuel-efficient “Coasting - Engine off” micro hybrid system—which shuts off the engine completely—as well as a new, compact three-cylinder natural gas engine for the Polo. —Friedrich Eichler, Head of Volkswagen Powertrain Development. liters/100 km.

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BMW unveils new 7 Series; battery-electric i7

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Now dubbed B58TU2, the new Miller cycle six-cylinder features redesigned intake ports and combustion chambers, electronically controlled VANOS variable camshaft timing, and 48-volt mild hybrid technology. The 760i xDrive combines the power of the 4.4-liter liter TwinPower Turbo V8 with BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive.

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Power Integrations introduces automotive-qualified high-voltage switcher ICs with 1700 V SiC MOSFET; targeted for 800V batteries

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Power Integrations, a provider of high-voltage integrated circuits (ICs) for energy-efficient power conversion, has added two new AEC-Q100 qualified, 1700-volt rated ICs to its InnoSwitch3-AQ family. 800-volt batteries are becoming standard for EVs. Devices are priced at $5.64

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