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Pi Innovo and GaN Systems collaborate to offer electronics design services for auxiliary systems for multi-voltage, hybrid and electric vehicles

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Hybrids and EVs have a substantial requirement for power conversion; a drive train can be operated up to 100s of kW. With higher switching frequency, there is opportunity for more efficient operation at high motor speeds even with high pole count. kW BLDC (Brushless DC) motor driver incorporating six GaN Systems GS66508T transistors.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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This is a low-volume, high-value market where aircraft will rely on high-cost and cutting-edge technologies to reach new heights with regard to performance and safety. For example, IDTechEx expects that lithium-metal and solid-state batteries, axial flux motors, and carbon fiber materials will play an important role in eVTOL markets.

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DOE awarding $19.4M to 22 advanced vehicle technologies projects; Mercedes-Benz, GM Li-S battery projects

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Two projects will research, develop, and use integrated computation materials engineering (ICME) techniques to develop low cost carbon fiber from a variety of feedstocks and precursors that can be used to make carbon fiber with less energy and lower cost. General Motors LLC. Earlier post.) Organization. Description.

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Ford first automaker to use captured CO2 to develop foam and plastic for vehicles

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Ford Motor Company is the first automaker to formulate and test new foam and plastic components using carbon dioxide as feedstock. Novomer is commercializing a proprietary catalyst system that transforms waste CO 2 into high performance, low-cost polymers for a variety of applications, including foam and plastic that are easily recyclable.

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DOE releases SBIR/STTR FY16 Phase 1 Release 2 topics; hydrogen, electric vehicles, more efficient combustion engines; biogas-to-fuels

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The US Department of Energy has announced the 2016 Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Phase I Release 2 Topics, covering eight DOE research program organizations. DOE plans to issue the full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) on 30 November 2015.

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Tsinghua team evaluates impact of types and arrangements of electric traction motors in fuel cell hybrid buses

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A significant difference between the two powertrains lies in the types and arrangements of the electrical motor. Powertrain A—with the centralized IM—is low cost and easier to install in a conventional vehicle. kJ of motoring energy and 51.2 The supply path for the fuel cell accessories also differs. Click to enlarge.

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A Skeptic’s Take on Beaming Power to Earth from Space

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Low-cost, low-mass, and space-hardy versions of these technologies would be required, but engineers trying to draw up detailed plans for such satellites today find no parts that meet the tough requirements. Chris Philpot Then, a decade ago, private-sector startups generated another flurry of media attention.

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