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Fujitsu Semiconductor introduces new 32-bit microcontrollers for electric and hybrid vehicle motor control

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Fujitsu Semiconductor America (FSA) introduced a series of new 32-bit microcontrollers ( MCUs ) that combine performance with a wide range of peripheral functions to enable optimal, high-speed and efficient 3-phase inverter motor control in electric (EV) and hybrid vehicles (HV). Sample pricing starts at $25 each.

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NIO launches ES6 electric SUV starting at $52K and 317-mile range

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The electric SUV starts at a pre-subsidy price of 358,000 RMB (US$52,000), and is available now for public pre-order via the NIO app, with delivery to start in June 2019. PM and IM motors and a 510-km range. The Standard Edition features dual PM motors.). seconds for the top model.

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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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The product will be available first on heavy-duty Transits with a 10,360-pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and will go on sale in early 2018. Conversions and service are performed by Ford QVM-certified upfitters and dealers around the world. The system is available now, worldwide on more than 25 platforms.

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Swindon Powertrain launches HED High Energy Density vehicle battery pack for low-volume manufacturers

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Swindon believes that its HED is the first commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) battery pack available, developed specifically for such users to buy as a single unit or in low, mid or high volumes. Available now, initially in either 25 kWh or 60 kWh options, HED is an automotive grade lithium-ion unit.

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Leo Motors, Inc. Completes Successful Tests for Converted Midsize Highway Electric Vehicles

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Korea-based Leo Motors , Inc. earlier post ) has completed testing of an electric vehicle (EV) conversion solution on Kia’s “Morning” car model. Leo’s conversion solution can be used in any type of small to midsize vehicle platform (2,000 cc engines or below), for any manufacturer.

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