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Bosch starts production of 800V inverter, motor for electric vehicles

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Bosch is now starting the production of new powertrain solutions based on 800-volt technology. The 800-volt version of the inverter is based on silicon carbide semiconductors. In the 800-volt variant of the electric motor, Bosch has increased the power density. With 800 volts, twice this is possible in theory.

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Bosch starts production of 800-volt technology for electric vehicles

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Bosch is now starting the production of new powertrain solutions based on 800-volt technology. The 800-volt version of the inverter is based on silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors. In the 800-volt variant of the electric motor, Bosch has increased the power density. These increase efficiency, and thus also range.

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Ram unveils 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept at CES 2023

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The Ram Truck brand introduced its Ram 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept at CES 2023. The Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept can add up to 100 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes with 800-volt DC fast charging at up to 350 kW.

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Buick introduces Volt-based Velite 5 extended-range electric vehicle in China

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The Velite 5, Buickā€™s first extended-range electric vehicle, made its global debut in Shanghai today. It is the latest iconic product from the brand in the new energy vehicle segment, and is based on the Chevrolet Volt. Bottom: 2017 Chevrolet Volt. Top: Buick Velite 5. Click to enlarge.

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ZF presents EVbeat concept vehicle with prototype of new 800-volt electric drive; compact, lightweight and efficient

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At its Global Technology Day in Friedrichshafen, ZF presented the electric concept vehicle EVbeat, which is designed for maximum compactness, low weight, and maximum efficiency in real operation. In this ZF electric vehicle, the components of an e-driveline have been optimized and combined into a holistic system.

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Ford confirms it received Elon Muskā€™s ā€œHow to Design a 48-Volt Vehicleā€ pamphlet

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When motoring content firm Hagerty published its video review of the Tesla Cybertruck, automotive journalist Jason Cammisa lightly noted that Tesla had sent other auto CEOs a pamphlet called “How to Design a 48-Volt Vehicle.” Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Dana and Valeo collaborate to supply complete 48V electric vehicle systems

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Dana Incorporated and Valeo announced a global collaboration to develop and to supply 48-volt electric-vehicle systems for new-mobility applications, including low-speed electric and hybrid e-AWD vehicles. The first system is scheduled to launch in early 2020 with a major European automaker on series-produced cars.

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