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VisIC and ZF partner on R&D effort to develop EV inverter based on GaN semiconductor technology; focus on 400V

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ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Israel-based VisIC Technologies Ltd., The inverter—which converts DC power from the traction battery to AC power that drives the motor—is a key part of the electric drive chain.

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are This is a mirror of the map at Googles RechargeIt site (including icons for YouTube videos on both PHEVs and EVs). Please send it to webmaster@calcars.org. Contact mike@. Green Gears, Inc.

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Pike Research makes 10 electric vehicle predictions for 2013

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Noting that higher voltage (42V) batteries were tried—and failed—more than a decade ago, Pike said that at that time, converting all onboard electronics to the higher voltage was viewed as impractical, and the cost of DC-to-DC converters was prohibitive. In Europe, 22.7 Europe enables driving without borders.

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Battery-switchable electric Commodore breaks 24-hour world EV distance record

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Australia is the third roll-out market for Better Place, which already has operational networks in Israel and Denmark. In addition to the battery switch, the Commodore’s pack can be recharged in approximately 8 hours (16 amp AC) and also takes a DC quick charge.

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