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Benchmark Gigafactories Europe paints grim raw material supply picture; “Auto OEMs will need to become miners”

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Benchmark Mineral Intelligence held its inaugural Battery Megafactories Europe 2022 event in Berlin; the event zeroed in on a number of pertinent points for the continent’s EV and battery supply chain. Lack of supply is not due to any geological constraints but to a simple lack of capital investment to build future mines.

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New HERE-SBD index identifies EV leaders and laggards in the US and Europe

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Location data and technology company HERE Technologies, in conjunction with SBD Automotive, a global automotive research firm, published an interactive index that shows the developing state of electric vehicle (EV) demand and infrastructure readiness across the United States and Europe. Methodology. Methodology.

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Exicom claims to have launched India’s fastest DC Charger | Autocar Professional

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Exicom, an electric vehicle charging and critical power solutions firm, has announced the launch of what it claims is India’s fastest DC charger, up to 400kW. DC Fast Charger has advanced features including an advanced AI-driven remote management system, high operational efficiency, and integrated ambient lighting.

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HVDC Networks Come to Europe

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The days are numbered for the Lerwick Power Station , whose diesel generators have supplied electricity to the Shetland Islands for over 70 years. According to Plet, wind energy is driving an acceleration of HVDC installations in Europe. Energy from the AC source is stored in DC capacitors in the submodules.

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ABB to supply high-voltage chargers for Volvo LIGHTS project in SoCal; up to 920VDC

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ABB will supply high voltage-capable chargers for the Volvo LIGHTS project. ABB has currently sold more than 13,000 DC fast chargers across more than 80 countries worldwide. Earlier post.)

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Hyundai introducing 48V mild hybrid system with 1.6L diesel in Europe

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The technology comprises a 48-volt battery, a Mild Hybrid Starter Generator (MHSG) and LDC converter (Low Voltage DC/DC). In addition to the 48V electrical system, the vehicle is equipped with the conventional 12V electrical system, which is connected via the DC/DC converter to the 48V system.

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DENZA EV tracking towards market introduction in China this year; ABB to supply DC fast chargers

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BDNT), the Chinese joint venture between Daimler and BYD, has selected ABB to supply DC fast chargers for BDNT’s battery-electric DENZA over the next six years. Public DC fast charging is expected to be rolled out in China in the near future. Comparison of DC charging couplers. Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co.,

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