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Enova Planning Introduction of Next-Generation Electric Drive System by Early 2011; 50% More Efficient and Less Expensive

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Enova also packages optional controllers for air conditioning, power steering and heat pumps; DC-to-DC converter for vehicle auxiliary loads; and a 6.6kW AC-to-DC on-board conductive charger in the MCU housing. A key element of the new offering will be a new MCU (motor controller unit), Fenton told Green Car Congress.

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Dow Kokam to provide Li-ion packs to Motiv Power and ZeroTruck for medium-duty electric commercial vehicles

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Dow Kokam has signed two agreements to provide lithium-ion battery solutions to power electric medium-duty commercial vehicles with Motiv Power Systems and ZeroTruck, all designated for fleet operations. The fully-electric, 20-passenger shuttle bus has a 100-mile (161-kilometer) range.

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Lux: future use of wide bandgap materials in power electronics will reduce EV cost

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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. SiC ahead in road to commercialization.

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Lithium Technology Corporation enters strategic alliance and investment agreement with FN Group for large format Li-ion packs for automotive applications

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The two parties executed several definitive agreements relating to this strategic alliance on 30 March 2011 and closed the transaction on 1 April 2011. This initial equity stake also includes the initial commercial supply contracts for delivery of battery cells between LTC and FN Research.

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Bombardier launches PrimoveCity for multi-modal stationary or mobile inductive charging of electric vehicles

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PrimoveCity addresses the range and recharging constraints of electric vehicles and is intended to provide common technology for all forms of electric vehicles, including trams, buses, commercial vehicles, taxis and cars. These convert the DC supply voltage to the AC voltage used in the system. DC feed cables.

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Tier 1 HELLA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for 48V mild hybrid vehicles

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In 2011, PowerGenix delivered its first production prototype product for the micro-hybrid stop-start market. HELLA is a leading provider of Intelligent Battery Sensors (IBS), DC/DC converters and automotive energy management products for micro-hybrid vehicles for the world’s leading automotive OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers).

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Nissan outlines EV expansion plans for Europe

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2011 was a huge year for us and with all of these significant and tangible improvements to infrastructure, dealer network, incentives, and production we are looking forward to significant growth in the lead up to European Production. The Renault-Nissan Alliance is promoting infrastructure deployment based on AC-DC Mix Quick Charger strategy.

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