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How Smart EV Charging Will Help Promote Renewable Power Generation

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Until recently most power stations relied on coal and gas to power generators. Now countries’ electrical grids are increasingly powered by renewables. Similarly, because a smart EV charger can adapt charging speed and time, it can also help minimise demand on the grid when renewable-generated power is low.

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Continental providing next-generation power electronics for Jaguar’s I-PACE

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To handle these large currents and the resulting extreme load changes, Continental developed a next-generation power electronics system for Jaguar Land Rover that is specifically adapted to the requirements of sporty, performance-oriented powertrains. —Project Manager Alexander Reich.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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Also, Global EV sales quadrupled in 2019, while sales in the United States established new highs. A hybrid vehicle runs on gasoline plus a little amount of electricity; the battery powers the car for a few miles and then recharges as it slows down or descends. Jaguar Land Rover. Stages in Electrification.

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

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In early 2019, Reuters estimated that the top 29 global auto manufacturers had already pledged to invest more than $300 billion towards developing electric vehicles (EVs) and supporting technologies including autonomous driving capability. Each option has its own strengths and weaknesses.