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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. That capability makes the converter unique among product offerings in this space.

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IDTechEx: Nio spearheading battery swapping expansion beyond China

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There are also other companies in China that offer models with battery swap support, but for the taxi market. Nio has 1071 swap stations in China as of August 2022 but is gearing up to expand its sales and swap station facilities across Europe. Swapping to become more efficient by using smaller batteries.

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Lotus' 450 kW DC Charger Can Add 89 Miles Of Range In Five Minutes

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The powerful liquid-cooled DC fast charger is already available in China and will arrive in Europe and the Middle East in Q2 2024.

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China updates its EV charging standard, claims cross-compatibility

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China, the world's largest new-car market and the largest market for EVs, will continue with its own national DC fast-charging standard.

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Fuel cell company Loop Energy announces China approval for fuel cell bus

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Manufactured with Loop Energy signature eFlow fuel cell stacks, the systems were supplied to Skywell by InPower Renewable Energy—Loop’s partner in a China-based fuel cell engine manufacturing joint venture. InPower has also provided a purpose-designed DC-DC solution for the vehicle.

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In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

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In China, Wuling launched its first electric minivan, the Rong Guang EV, and Chevrolet launched four new Monza variants featuring 48V mild hybrid technology. In China, General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Holden, Baojun and Wuling brands. Rong Guang EV.

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BMW introduces electric 3 Series for Chinese market

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The BMW i3 eDrive35L is based on the successful BMW 3 Series, which led the premium-compact segment in China in 2021. R&D division in Shenyang, which also adapted some of the car’s componentry to the requirements of the supply chain in China. 95 kW (DC), 11 kW (AC). Charging time 10-80% SOC with DC max. kWh/100 km.

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