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

Green Car Congress

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. Click to enlarge.

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Why DC Fast Charging Stations are Essential For Long-Distance EV Travel?

Setec Powerr

This is where Setec DC fast charging stations come in as a game-changer. DC fast charging stations offer a convenient and efficient solution for long-distance travel, making EVs a practical and realistic option for drivers who want to go green without sacrificing convenience.

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2024 Porsche Macan review: First drive of one of the most important new electric cars of the year

EV Central

It’s arguably one of the most important new electric car arrivals of 2024 – and it’s one others will be watching intently. Let me explain… The Macan is Porsche’s top selling car, accounting for about half of the brand’s sales in Australia. Tesla has already proven there’s a hearty appetite for mainstream electric cars.

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2024 BMW iX2 review: Is this the EV bargain of the year? How tax incentives make this slick compact SUV a tempting electric car

EV Central

Part of the appeal is six models priced below the luxury car tax threshold, in turn allowing owners to package them into a novated lease and sidestep fringe benefits tax when using the car for personal use. In other words, you’re paying for the car from your pre-tax salary. There’s also a 10.3-inch

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Iain Curry’s best electric car of 2023: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

EV Central

It’s time for our editors to vent about their electric car experiences and expectations! But dammit, sometimes you just want your skirt blown up by a character-oozing car that’s bloody good fun to drive. Biggest EV surprise of 2023: God awful charging infrastructure I’m not choosing a car.

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Another battery breakthrough! Polestar 5 shows off ultra-fast 370kW EV charging

EV Central

Polestar has released the first details of its pioneering next-generation battery technology that will close the gap between recharging an EV and filling a combustion car with petrol. XFC also works with the existing DC charging infrastructure, but works best with top-ups above 350kW. 2025 Polestar 5 battery testing.

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2024 BYD Sealion 6 PHEV review: Is this the new Chinese medium SUV that knocks over the Toyota RAV4 hybrid?

EV Central

litre four-cylinder petrol engine and an 18.3kWh BYD ‘Blade’ LFP battery. Only graunchy reach and rake adjustment on one car’s steering column hinted at a quality shortfall. It doesn’t have the idiosyncratic nautical theme of the Atto 3, instead it’s a modern and enticing presentation, typical of Chinese car makers.

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