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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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As a part of this launch, they are partnering with FNM and Ambev to invest in clean technologies for fleet vehicles. FNM was formed in late 2019 and has its headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. 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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In a 2019 paper published in Acta Materialia , Ames researchers described their efforts in optimizing the composition of the MnBi material: MnBi is an attractive rare-earth-free permanent magnetic material due to its low materials cost, high magnetocrystalline anisotropy (1.6? Jensen, Wei Tang, Xubo Liu, Alexandra I. 2019.10.003. Darsell, J.;

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

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Once an EV can double as a stationary storage device, it will take its place as part of an energy ecosystem that includes rooftop solar and energy management—and could even become a source of revenue for owners and a valuable grid-balancing resource for utilities. Total control of power usage: from solar to EV and back to the house.

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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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