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Mobilize launching first commercial V2G service starting in 2024 with Renault 5; France, Germany and UK initially

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With a Renault-designed adapter connected to the vehicle’s charging socket, the future electric Renault 5 can provide the same energy output as a 220-volt power outlet. Mobilize V2G will also be available on future Renault electric vehicles. The Mobilize Powerbox.

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STMicroelectronics releases new high-power SiC power modules; increased EV performance and range

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—Sang-Cheol Shin, Inverter Engineering Design Team at Hyundai Motor Group. SiC is gaining mass adoption in multiple EV systems such as the DC-DC converter, traction inverter, and on-board chargers (OBC) with bi-directional operation ready for vehicle-to-grid power transfer.

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Leclanché expands marine electrification solution to include fast charger for ports, harbors and vessels; Damen 1st adopter

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Its first customer for the turnkey solution is Damen Shipyards Group, a globally operating company with more than 50 shipyards and related facilities, which has selected Leclanché to construct and provide two fast charge electric ferry stations, and supporting electrical storage systems, on Canada’s Lake Ontario. Earlier post.).

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STMicroelectronics introducing third generation of SiC power devices

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ST’s new SiC devices are specifically optimized for these high-end automotive applications including EV traction inverters, on-board chargers, and DC/DC converters, as well as e-climate compressors. These new systems allow the car makers to produce vehicles with longer driving ranges.

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GKN to supply 500 electric flywheel hybrid drive systems to Go-Ahead Group for buses

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UK transport operator Go-Ahead Group has ordered 500 electric flywheel Gyrodrive systems from GKN Hybrid Power for use in buses. The Mk4 eFES has a separate inverter so that the flywheel and inverter combination connect directly to the vehicle’s DC bus. When the driver accelerates, the system works in reverse. Earlier post.).

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BMW M introduces i7 M70 xDrive electric performance model

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kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle) is the most powerful model with an all-electric drive system in the overall BMW Group portfolio. The BMW i7 M70 xDrive will be built at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, together with all other model variants of the luxury sedan. The BMW i7 M70 xDrive (electric power consumption combined: 23.8 – 20.8

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The Power Engineer Electrifying John Deere’s Tractors, Trucks, and More

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In 2007, he joined John Deere’s electronics-solutions group, in Fargo, N.D., He also helps establish collaborations with academic research groups to work on emerging technologies that could be used to create new products. in engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi “I come from a long line of farmers. as a staff engineer.

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