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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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The power electronics, which convert the direct current (DC) into three-phase alternating current (AC) which is used to drive the motor, are located in the center tunnel. The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system.

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Obama Administration launches $200M competition for three new manufacturing innovation institutes; WBG power electronics, lightweight metals and digital manufacturing

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In electronic devices, WBG semiconductors can eliminate up to 90% of the power losses that currently occur during AC-to-DC and DC-to-AC electricity conversion, and they can handle voltages more than 10 times higher than Si-based devices, greatly enhancing performance in high-power applications.

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Volkswagen to introduce battery-electric compact SUV in US in 2020; based on I.D. CROZZ

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At a workshop on future mobility held at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Christian Senger, head of model line e-mobility for Volkswagen, said that the MEB marks “ a big step into a new world. ”. vehicles will be designed to speed recharging time over today’s models, and the CROZZ recovers 80% of its charge in 30 minutes via a 150 kWh DC charger.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development at Audi, during a fuel cell technology workshop held at the LA show, and may be ready to talk about that technology by the end of next year. kilowatt-hours, which is recharged by recuperation or alternatively from a power socket.

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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 SUV review: This five-door five-seat electric SUV is right in the zone … until you get to the price

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Service plans start at $2240 for three workshop visits, rise to $3525 for four and $4085 for five. The range claim between recharges is 446km on the WLTP cycle. The EQE300 SUV can fast charge at a claimed rate up to 170kW, which delivers a 10-80 per cent recharge in 32 minutes. For $2475 you can uprate to 22kW recharging.

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2023 Peugeot e-Partner review: New electric van arrives to help green your fleet – at a price…

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Service intervals are 25,000km/12 month and average out at $346 across the first give visits to the workshop. The DC fast charge rate for the e-Partner is 101kW, which isn’t that fast. The e-Partner comes protected by a five-year/200,000km warranty and the battery pack is covered for eight years/160,000km. 2023 Peugeot e-Partner.

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2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor with Performance Pack review: Polestar builds a direct rival for the Tesla Model 3 Performance and Kia EV6 GT

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It helps increase the claimed WLTP driving range 81km to 568km and the max recharging rate from 155kW to 205kW. DC fast charging 10-80 per cent can be theoretically completed as quickly as 28 minutes. That it theoretically goes further and recharges faster (we’ve yet to drive far enough to verify that) than before is more good news.

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