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Eaton to supply DC-DC converters for new heavy-duty battery-electric truck

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Power management company Eaton’s eMobility business has been awarded a contract to supply a 24-to-12-volt DC-DC converter for use in a commercial heavy-duty battery electric vehicle (BEV) that will power accessories, such as antilock brakes and lighting.

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Nidec and Renesas collaborate on semiconductor solutions for next-generation e-axles for EVs

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To realize high-performance and efficiency as well as smaller size, light weight and lower cost, and to accelerate vehicle development, EVs are also integrating power electronics controls such as DC-DC converters and on-board chargers (OBCs).

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DENSO and USJC announce mass production shipment of automotive IGBTs, targeting expanding EV market

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Insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBT) are core devices that act as switches in inverters to convert DC current from batteries to AC current to drive and control electric vehicle motors. Production is expected to reach 10,000 wafers per month by 2025.

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ABB wins orders of over $300 million for world’s first 1,100 kV UHVDC power link in China

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The Changji-Guquan UHVDC link will transmit power from the Xinjiang region in the Northwest to Anhui province in eastern China and will set a new world record in terms of voltage level, transmission capacity and distance. ABB supplies include advanced converter transformers and components such as bushings and tap changers.

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Weichai Power acquires ARADEX AG; electric powertrain components

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China-based Weichai Power Co., ARADEX AG offers powerful design and development and system integration capabilities in terms of various CNC servo motor and servo driver, new energy commercial vehicle motor controller, motor, fuel cell DC/DC converter and other products.

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Eaton forms strategic alliance with KPIT to develop next-generation e-mobility technologies

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Eaton’s collaboration with KPIT initially will focus on developing and deploying technologies, software solutions and platforms for several components, including inverters, on-board chargers, DC-DC converters and power distribution modules.

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Valeo introduces new 48V e4Sport hybrid system; all-wheel drive

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At its investor meeting in Paris, Valeo executives said that the company has more than 25 contracts for 48V systems worldwide (China, Europe, India, Korea), making it the leading provider. The company plans to introduce the first air-cooled 48V belt starter generator and DC/DC converter next year.

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