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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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Lightning eMotors enters Canada’s commercial EV market with delivery of 10 electric refrigerated delivery vehicles

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Each of the refrigerated electric vehicles deployed by Goodfood has an estimated range of 120 miles/195 kilometers on a full charge of its 86 kWh battery pack, regenerative braking for improved efficiency, and can comfortably hit 75 miles/120km per hour. These units have a cooling capacity down to -15 ?C

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2016 Chevrolet Volt EPA-rated at 53 miles all-electric range

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That is nearly a 40% improvement over the first-generation Volt, and a 6% boost over the projected 50-mile (80 km) AER estimated at the new Volt’s unveiling in January. Chevrolet expects many next-generation Volt owners will use power solely from their batteries for more than 90% of trips. Earlier post.).

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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. One of the biggest challenges with electric battery-powered vehicles is also cabin acoustics.

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Rheinmetall wins >€250M order for contactors for 900V generation of EVs

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Rheinmetall will be equipping the new 900-volt generation of electrically powered vehicles with a new type of contactor. The new 900V technology will substantially improve the efficiency of the next generation of battery-powered vehicles, by enabling faster charging and enhanced range.

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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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CPT developing 48-volt electric supercharger for micro-mild hybrids

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Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is developing a 48-volt version of its 12 volt electric supercharger based on its variable torque enhancement system known as VTES. At 48 volts, a VTES electric supercharger will transform 7kW of battery power into a highly boosted charge of air for downsized gasoline and diesel engines.

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