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DENSO and USJC announce mass production shipment of automotive IGBTs, targeting expanding EV market

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Insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBT) are core devices that act as switches in inverters to convert DC current from batteries to AC current to drive and control electric vehicle motors. Battery and plug-in electric cars require significantly more IGBT units than conventional ICE cars. Earlier post.)

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What is the Combined Charging System (CCS) Standard?

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In developing the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard, the industry intent was that one style of connector (plug and port), supporting both AC and DC charging, could be used by all EV and electric vehicle service equipment ( EVSE ) manufacturers to ensure interoperability across the EV charging ecosystem. 1-phase AC connection.

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Eltek to supply on-board chargers for Volvo Car Corporation plug-in hybrid program

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Eltek is a global provider of high-efficiency power electronics, with experience supplying DC power systems and battery charging to applications in telecom, railways and power utilities. Under the agreement, Eltek will supply complete water-cooled on-board chargers with volume production starting in 2012. Through the 50.1%