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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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The EVSys800 used in the concept is a modular 800-volt drive and consists of SiC power electronics, the electric motor and a reduction gearbox. E-Motor Stator with new braided winding. Essential for this is the electric motor with a new cooling concept and a new winding technology. EVSys800 e-drive. This saves around 10% copper.

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Na-ion battery developer Faradion collaborating with battery manufacturer AMTE Power

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The partnership enables sodium-ion battery technology to be incorporated in a range of renewable energy applications including residential energy storage, commercial micro-grids, wind turbine and tidal energy storage. AMTE Power has branded its sodium-ion product “Ultra Safe” due to its improved safety and enhanced thermal stability.

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Nesscap Introduces New Ultracap Modules for Automotive and Industrial Markets

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The 16-volt 108-Farad module is especially designed for space constrained automotive and industrial applications and is fully integrated and incorporates proprietary balancing, monitoring and thermal management capabilities. Earlier, Nesscap had introduced a 125-volt module and a family of 16-volt modules.

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A Guide to the 2023 National Electrical Safety Code

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The NESC updates better protect workers, the public, and facilities during the installation, operation, and maintenance of power and communications supplies. Rule 116c adds an exception for short lengths of insulated power cables and short-circuit protection if the situation involves fewer than 1,000 volts.

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E-Motor Enables Chain-Free Bike-by-Wire

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It's developed electro-mobility products for 20 years, but has been on a buying spree: snapping up an engineering specialist firm in e-drives and another in the winding technologies used, among other things, to superefficiently wrap copper wire inside electric motors. Less parts and maintenance. Pedal by wire has huge potential.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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The 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles [ 2 ] is the first commercial car that almost qualifies as a PHEVLER. That is, PHEVLERs can store electricity whenever sun and wind-generated electricity is plentiful, and then can send stored power back into the smart grid at times when more electric power is needed.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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The ride was supple, but not soft or floaty, and felt great on winding roads. Plug often for the best results A dual voltage charging cable is included that can fully charge with a common 120 volt household outlet in eight hours. With a 240 volt Level 2 charger (at a maximum of 3.6 kW), it takes five hours for a full charge.