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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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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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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Below is a chronology of hybrid Toyota Priuses and Ford Escapes that have been converted. If youre interested in converting your Prius, see the information at How To Get a Plug-In Hybrid. We estimate there are between 125-150 PHEVs worldwide at this time; we hope to get the rest of them on the list! 2006 (Denver CO) Veridian Corp.

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Renault to Make Kangoo be bop Z.E. Prototype EV Available for Test Drives; Four Different EV Models in Market by 2012

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Situated near the controller, the converter converts the 400V DC stored in the traction battery into 12V DC to feed Renault Kangoo be bop Z.E.’s This junction box also includes the charger which converts the 220V AC into 400V DC for battery charging purposes.

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