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Eaton introducing new power-dense inverter technology to help reduce weight, extend range of EVs

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The inverters, which draw electricity from the battery and control how it is applied to the motor to manage power and torque, will be tested by a global automaker in first quarter 2019. Eaton’s inverters can be used in all types of electric vehicles, as well as other alternative fuel vehicles, such hydrogen fuel cell cars.

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Octillion to supply high-density batteries to FNM for 1,000 electric trucks for beverage maker Ambev

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FNM was formed in late 2019 and has its headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. This joint effort leverages Agrale’s existing fully integrated, mass-production line for commercial vehicles, with a capacity to produce 150 to 200 trucks per day. The Danfoss Editron drivetrain systems feature a 250-kW motor with an Eaton multi-speed transmission.

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Pitt partners with Powdermet to develop rare-earth-free electric motor with MnBi permanent magnets

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The project recently received $200,000 in funding from the US Department of Energy (DOE) that will allow Powdermet to commercialize MnBi-based (manganese-bismuth) permanent magnetic materials developed at the US Department of Energy Ames Laboratory Critical Materials Institute (CMI). Jensen, Wei Tang, Xubo Liu, Alexandra I. 2019.10.003.

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Emporia’s energy management system prepares for the bidirectional EV charging future

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What if we could use new technology to deliver a real-time energy management system for small commercial and residential at a really attractive price point? We didn’t feel like there was a good system for small commercial and residential, one that made sense for every homeowner in America when you looked at the return on investment.

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Ford, Cummins and others break with industry to support strong EPA truck rule

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The EPA is currently finalizing new rules to limit truck emissions, and a group of manufacturers including Ford, Cummins, BorgWarner and Eaton has broken with the industry to support the upcoming “Phase 3” heavy duty emissions rules, while the rest of the industry, led by Volvo and Daimler, continues to lobby against them.

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