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Vanner begins production of IAP2 accessory electrification system for Allison’s hybrid eGen Flex in 90 GILLIG hybrid buses

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The IAP2 provides the highest electrical efficiencies by utilizing the latest Silicon Carbide (SiC) solid-state devices, which yield the lowest energy consumption, longest range, lowest maintenance costs, and much lower CO 2 emissions.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. Long-term Financial Benefits Compared to ICE cars, EVs require less maintenance. In the long run, you may save money on repairs and maintenance by driving an electric car because they have fewer moving parts and easier drivetrains.

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WMG researchers convert used EV batteries into small off-grid ESS units

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How to keep it low cost and easy maintenance, while providing an interface that is easy to use and understand. Multiple 12V DC sockets and 5V USB charge ports. These challenges include: How to protect the lithium-ion cells from over-charge and discharge. Enough energy for a small shop, farm holding or multiple residential homes.

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Finland’s oldest ferry goes all electric with Visedo

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The new installed system was eight tons lighter; consisting of two Visedo permanent magnet motor drives and two Visedo DC/DC converters which control the ferry’s DC grid. This also allows future motor maintenance in shifts, with no interruption to operation.

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Rolls-Royce and Flanders Electric to develop hybrid retrofit solution for mining trucks

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The hybrid concept also includes the DC/DC converters which interface the battery system with the DC link of the truck. The smaller engine reduces fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions by up to 30%, helping mining customers to achieve their emissions reduction targets, while optimizing their operations.

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Danfoss Editron powering UK’s first hybrid crew transfer vessels

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A variety of vessels are used during the construction, maintenance and operation of offshore wind farms. The systems will also include DC-DC converters for the vessels’ batteries. Designed to work in the sector exclusively, CTVs are used to transport technicians and other personnel to and from the wind farms.

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Plug Power launches 30 kW ProGen fuel cell system

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The modular pre-engineered ProGen engines allow OEMs to rapidly convert commercial fleet vehicles to zero emission powertrains, reduce time to market, and benefit from the ProGen volume leverage in the overall market. 1 key trend in the automotive industry until 2025.

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