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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 3/3/2012

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My professional life has kept me busy, but I still have made good progress on my conversion. Winter 2011-2012: Engine Bay and Under-car: The car is now completely gas-less. I bought an Advanced DC X91-4001. First, someone on the forums has offered to sell an adapter from one of their former conversions. This is a 6.7"

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Transphorm introduces 600V Gallium Nitride on Silicon products at PCIM 2012

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To demonstrate the performance advantage of its patented GaN based technology, Transphorm is showcasing at the PCIM exhibition its EZ GaN based, dc-to-dc Boost Converter running at more than 99% efficiency and its Tru-Sine motor drive delivering 2-8% higher efficiency at 100 KHz vs. state of the art IGBT based motor drives at 15 kHz.

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Nihon Dengyo Kosaku and Volvo Technology Japan wirelessly transmit 10kW of electricity 4 meters using rectification of microwave signals

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kW each; overall efficiency of the conversion is about 84%. Volvo Technology Japan was established by Sweden-based AB Volvo in 2012 in Tokyo as its R&D base in Asia. The rectification of microwave signals for DC power has been researched and developed for decades for a wide range of applications, especially for satellites.

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Bright Automotive Receives Contract for Electric Postal Delivery Vehicle

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Under the contract, Bright Automotive’s eSolutions team ( earlier post ) will retrofit a standard USPS Long Life Vehicle (LLV) with an integrated electric drive train, and place the vehicle in real-world service for one year in the Washington DC area. The IDEA, Bright noted, is now scheduled for production in 2013.

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Obama Administration launches $200M competition for three new manufacturing innovation institutes; WBG power electronics, lightweight metals and digital manufacturing

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In August 2012, the Administration announced the winner of an initial $30-million Federal award to create a pilot institute, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NAMII). They also offer greater efficiency in converting AC to DC power and in operating the electric traction drive during vehicle use.

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SPX and Aker Wade partner to develop new low-cost fast chargers for EVs

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These new charge stations will utilize an all-in-one connector from SAE that provides Level 1, 2, and DC Fast Charging for any EV, with a power level that permits fast charging. DC fast charge infrastructure will reduce range anxiety, which will encourage the more widespread adoption of EVs. Earlier post.)

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Eltek to supply on-board chargers for Volvo Car Corporation plug-in hybrid program

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Under the agreement, Eltek will supply complete water-cooled on-board chargers with volume production starting in 2012. Eltek is a global provider of high-efficiency power electronics, with experience supplying DC power systems and battery charging to applications in telecom, railways and power utilities. Through the 50.1%