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Cree introduces SiC 650V MOSFETs targeting EVs, data centers and solar

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Cree has introduced the Wolfspeed 650V silicon carbide MOSFETs , delivering a wider range of industrial applications and enabling the next generation of Electric Vehicle (EV) onboard charging, data centers, and other renewable systems with industry-leading power efficiency. The new 15 m?

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Tesla’s ‘Drive on Sunshine’ feature is close: Here’s a first look

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In mid-March, we reported that coding within the Tesla App had revealed a new feature allowing owners to charge their Tesla vehicles on excess solar, allowing drivers to use the extra energy captured by solar panels for driving range. Now, the first looks at the feature are surfacing as it is set to roll out on the Tesla Smartphone App.

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HARMAN introduces range of connected vehicle technologies and Microsoft partnership at CES

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The company also introduced the first pupil-based driver monitoring system. Intelligent learning navigation and high-resolution 3D maps for high-precision positioning systems including micro-city and micro-parking models; ADASIS e-Horizon to extend drivers’ range of perception beyond their range of vision using V2X technology.

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Renesas unveils automotive gateway based on new R-Car S4 SoCs and PMICs for next-gen vehicle computers; support for ISO/SAE 21434

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In addition, a virtual platform (VPF) is available from a partner company, enabling early software development and evaluation to reduce design time and cost. allow a wide range of connectivity inside the vehicle. Samples of the R-Car S4 SoCs and evaluation boards are available now. GHz Cortex A55 cores, one 1.0

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Lightning Hybrids renames itself Lightning Systems; rollout of new lineup of fleet efficiency products

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The system is available now with the Lightning Hybrids system, and will be available standalone in Fall 2017. The system is available now, worldwide on more than 25 platforms. Lightning Systems was recently named an Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) by Ford Motor Company.

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Lightning Systems and New Eagle unveil battery-electric upfit system for Ford Transit passenger wagon, van, cutaway, chassis cab models

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Depending on battery option and drive cycle, LightningElectric will have an electric range of up to 125 miles, and a payload capacity of up to 3,500 pounds. Ford Motor Company’s vehicle warranty covers vehicles with the LightningElectric upfit, and Ford Motor Credit financing is available.

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Citroën ë-Berlingo Electric goes on sale

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There’s an ever-increasing range of electric cars and vans on sale in the UK but so far there’s not been much choice for people who want an all-electric ‘multi-purpose vehicle.’ That has now changed with the arrival of the Citroën ë-Berlingo Electric. Using the vehicle’s 7.4kW onboard charger, charging at home using a wall box takes 7.5

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