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ORNL demos 20 kW bi-directional wireless charging on UPS PHEV truck; 11" air gap, >92% efficiency

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The technology takes energy from the grid and converts it to direct current (DC) voltage. Once the energy is transferred to the secondary coil across the air gap it is converted back to DC, charging the vehicle’s battery pack.

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Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

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At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 Earlier post.). l/100 km), and as such would not meet the GHG requirement of 28 mpg (8.4 Source: Cummins.

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Pi Innovo and GaN Systems collaborate to offer electronics design services for auxiliary systems for multi-voltage, hybrid and electric vehicles

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A typical silicon-based converter will be no more than 95% efficient, Pi Innovo says, therefore having at least a 5% loss. Gallium nitride semiconductor based converters can achieve 98 to 99% efficiency—a threefold reduction in losses at typical operating voltages. The GaN Demo PCB is capable of driving motors up to 1.5

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LanzaTech exploring lipids production as part of its CO2 to acetic acid plans; pathways to renewable fuels

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Should the lab and pilot work prove successful and scalable, they will place a demo plant in Malaysia, Burton said. LanzaTech envisions using partner technology to convert the acetic acid to lipids—i.e., Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2001. that conversion wouldn’t actually happen in a LanzaTech bioreactor.

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We experience the 2022 Kia EV6 : ADAS | Sensors | Regen | 150 kW Fast Charging

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It has an interesting gizmo where the 800 V DC gets converted to 230 V AC – and can be accessed via a normal 15 A plug. Hands were off the wheel and feet were off the pedals during the demo. I am told that it can do a DC charge at 240 kW! 0 to 100 kmph time is 4 seconds. The EV6 comes loaded with electronics.

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Jaguar I-PACE : Impressions | DC Fast Charging

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We also tried DC fast charging the I-PACE at a Tata Power fast charging station. Video: Jaguar I-PACE : Impressions | DC Fast Charging Demo Day 1 We left Pune on the Deccan Queen train and reached Dadar at 1000 hrs. What horrified me was the width of the Lambo convertible. Was relieved to see the car's width.

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BYD's Auto Expo Presentation - Our Thoughts

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I will link that video in the description, if you want to know our thoughts from that event and also a demo of the BLADE Battery nail penetration test! If you remember Abhishek attended the India launch event in October last year. At the Auto Expo, BYD also unveiled the BYD Seal Electric Sedan. I can understand why BYD did this.

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