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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. This will make recharging faster and provide a further boost for electromobility. The 800-volt version of the inverter is based on silicon carbide semiconductors. With 800 volts, twice this is possible in theory.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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2019 Chevrolet Volt offers 7.2kW charger, improves convenience

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kW charging system on the 2019 Chevrolet Volt cuts recharging times nearly in half by adding about twice the all-electric driving range per hour of charge. kW system, a complete recharge can be achieved in as little as 2.3 hours with a 240-volt outlet and supporting hardware. kW charger is standard on the Volt LT.

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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

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Regular Hybrids Regular hybrids recharge their onboard nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion battery packs by reclaiming energy through a process called regenerative braking. As for plugging in to charge the battery, there are four options: Standard 120-volt household outlet with a charging time of three to eight hours, depending on vehicle.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. Although the Inscription arrives with 20-inch alloys standard, my tester wore stunning 21-inchers for an extra $800.

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SAE International revises recommended practice for electric and hybrid electric vehicle safe battery testing

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SAE International has released J2464: Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) Safety and Abuse Testing , a revised recommended practice for establishing safe battery systems. —Bob Galyen, chair of the SAE Vehicle Battery Standards Steering Committee.

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Lexus Announces Plug-In Hybrid RX 450h+ for 2024

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second 0-60 mph time and can recharge at home in about 2.5 hours using 240-volt power. Full-time all-wheel drive is standard. It runs on a standard 14-inch touchscreen in the RX 450h+, and the display uses a glass screen with an anti-reflective coating that Lexus said is closer to the screens people are used to on smartphones.

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