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ams introduces new position sensors for high-speed electric motors for vehicles

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The ams AS5147U is an intelligent magnetic rotary position sensor chip for use in electric motors that run at speeds up to 28,000rpm. Benefits include: Enable more efficient operation of high-speed motors. Enable smaller, more reliable motor systems reducing cost of materials and of production.

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Electrify America, Kia Motors America offer DC fast charging plan for Kia Niro EV drivers

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Electrify America announced an agreement with Kia Motors America to offer Kia Select, a new charging program with optimized pricing for the Kia Niro electric vehicle (EV) model on Electrify America’s direct current (DC) fast charging network. The program also waives session fees and has no subscription fees for participants.

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GM expands access of OnStar Vehicle Insights telematics solution to non-GM vehicles

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Since the introduction of General Motors’ fleet telematics solution, OnStar Vehicle Insights, fleet managers have received nearly 3.5 OnStar Vehicle Insights can now be used with most non-GM vehicles via a plug-in adapter. Set by the fleet manager, the alerts are designed to encourage safer driving habits.

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Reaction Design introduces model fuel library resulting from work of Model Fuels Consortium

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Source: Reaction Design. Reaction Design is introducing the first volume of the industry’s most well-validated available Model Fuel Library, the result of seven years of research and validation under the Model Fuels Consortium ( earlier post ). —Bernie Sanders, CEO, Reaction Design. Click to enlarge.

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Intelligent Energy tech lead in €3.5M EU DIGIMAN program to advance fuel cell stack mass production; Toyota the automotive partner

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A new European program has launched to provide a blueprint to enable fully automated future mass manufacture of fuel cell stacks for the automotive market. The project will indeed improve the manufacturing techniques by reducing the production time and costs, and increase the quality levels of PEMFC stacks. The objective of the €3.5-million

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Lightning Hybrids’ lightweight composite accumulator for hydraulic hybrid systems

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Lightning Hybrids, developer and manufacturer of hydraulic hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses ( earlier post ), has provided some detail and background on a core component of its system: the hydraulic accumulator, or “mechanical battery”. The hydraulic hybrid accumulator system. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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

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UK-based Swindon Powertrain is offering a range of high energy density (HED) Li-ion battery packs alongside its range of compact electric powertrains to low-volume car and light commercial vehicle manufacturers and developers. To date, niche manufacturers have had to develop their own packs each time or source parts from used EVs.