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First Bosch-powered electric bikes enter Taiwan thanks to Tern

Baua Electric

It feels like e-bikes powered by Bosch’s popular mid-drive electric motors have been around in just about every market for as long as many of us can remember. Bosch’s mid-drive motors are now entering Taiwan, rolling in on Tern’s Vektron and Quick Haul e-bikes.

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DENSO and USJC announce mass production shipment of automotive IGBTs, targeting expanding EV market

Green Car Congress

It comes just one year after the companies announced a strategic partnership for this critical power semiconductor used in electric vehicles. As adoption of electric vehicles accelerates, automakers are seeking to boost powertrain efficiency while also increasing cost-effectiveness of electrified vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Visedo introducing new SRPM motor design for buses; 10% increase in power, better cooling

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Finnish manufacturer Visedo is unveiling a new electric motor design at BusWorld 2017 that is optimized for the bus market and ready for mass manufacture. The upgraded range includes motors in 4 different sizes: XS-short, XS, XSe and S, ranging from 50 to 343 kW. PowerDRUM S Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Lordstown Motors heads toward bankruptcy while suing its investment partner

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Lordstown Motors has sued its investment partner Foxconn and filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, sending the stock in a downward spiral on Tuesday morning. Credit: Lordstown Motors Lordstown and Foxconn claim both had an interest in working together to fix the relationship. percent stake in Lordstown.

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New hybrid electric ferry launches in Taiwan with Visedo electric propulsion system

Green Car Congress

The Taiwanese harbor city of Kaohsiung has launched a new hybrid electric ferry. The Cijian Island passenger ferry is retrofitted with a Visedo electric propulsion system, replacing the original diesel engine. It’s estimated the electric propulsion will save more than 25,000 liters of fuel every year. kWh per kilometer.

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VisIC and ZF partner on R&D effort to develop EV inverter based on GaN semiconductor technology; focus on 400V

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The inverter—which converts DC power from the traction battery to AC power that drives the motor—is a key part of the electric drive chain. There is an added advantage that D3GaN delivers high power at high frequency resulting in further efficiency increases if paired adequately with the appropriate electric motor.

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Daimler to take 12% stake in BAIC Motor

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According to a new binding agreement, Daimler AG will invest in BAIC Motor, the passenger car unit of BAIC Group. Daimler’s investment will take place through the issuance of new shares corresponding to a 12% stake in BAIC Motor. Daimler’s shareholding in BAIC Motor is subject to the approval by the relevant authorities.

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