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BorgWarner showcasing electrification technologies for commercial vehicles; expects 32% CAGR in hybrid and electric CV market from 2017 to 2020

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A forecast by Knibb, Gormezano and Partners (KGP), cited by BorgWarner, predicts the hybrid and electric commercial vehicle market will experience a 32.9% In addition, BorgWarner’s 48-volt high efficiency motor/generators provide higher system efficiency and improved energy recovery capability to meet increasing power demands.

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Charging the Audi e-tron; 248.5 miles in the WLTP cycle

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kW when connected to a 230 volt household outlet and with up to 11 kW when connected to a 400 volt three-phase outlet. In the latter case, the battery can be fully recharged in roughly 8.5 The standard mobile charging system can be used in two ways: with a charging power of up to 2.3

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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

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The report shows that projected global ZEV adoption from 2015 to 2039 (based on the BNEF 2017 forecast) may follow an s-curve, similar to that of smartphone adoption in the US from 2005 to 2015. Tesla’s Superchargers can recharge EVs to 80% in 20 to 40 minutes. million unit uptick in 5 years. ZEV sales increased 29.1%

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Project developing electrically conductive lubricants to protect electric motors from discharges in the bearings

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At present, 12 volts provide all conventional automotive electric systems—from lights and radios to air conditioners—with sufficient power. Within the next few years, the figure may rise to 48 volts to support a growing number of functions. KG, rolling bearings; Inprotec AG, abrasion-resistant coatings; SCHUNK GmbH & Co.

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What Does GM’s “30 New EVs By 2025” Promise Mean for the US Market?

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As you will see in a minute, with the passing of a year and perhaps becoming a bit wiser, I’ve reduced my forecasts a fair amount for various models (although I’m comparing US and Canada to just a new US-only forecast). Before diving in to forecasting GM’s future sales, let’s take a look at historical sales.

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SFU researchers find promise for plug-in vehicles in Canada, but need for increased supply and policy support

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PEV new market share scenario forecasts (for passenger vehicles in British Columbia). Most PEV Pioneer respondents owned either the Nissan Leaf (46%), Chevrolet Volt (24%), or Tesla Model S (10%). Median “driving days” varied across owners of the Nissan Leaf (37 km), the Chevrolet Volt (45 km) and the Tesla (39 km).

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Bosch starting volume production of silicon carbide power semiconductors

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A forecast by the market research and consulting company Yole indicates that, between now and 2025, the SiC market as a whole will grow on average by 30% a year to more than $2.5 The chips are also important for 800-volt systems, where they enable faster recharging and better performance. billion dollars.

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