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AMSC Power Electronics Support Nearly 10% of Global Wind-Generated Electricity

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We are providing proprietary wind turbine designs and production support services to more than a dozen customers in seven countries around the world, including 10 customers in the Asia Pacific region. AMSC’s Wind Turbine Engineering and Power Electronics. Tags: Power Electronics Power Generation Wind.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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After its spring 2014 launch in Europe, the e-Golf will roll out Asia and North America in late 2014 and early 2015, respectively. The e-Golf is powered by an 85 kW/ 115 PS electric motor. When the car is not in use or in the event of a crash, power from the battery is automatically cut off. Power electronics.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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