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

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Design engineers can now meet and exceed the industry’s most ambitious efficiency standards, including 80 Plus Titanium requirements for server power. Wolfspeed’s 650V silicon carbide MOSFETs are available now in surface mount and through-hole packages. Enabling up to 70% higher power density compared to silicon.

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Audi boosts range and efficiency in e-tron; extra 25 km in WLTP

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Audi is introducing a standard technical update for its first all-electric product, the e-tron. The new models are available now to customers in Europe. In normal driving, the motor on the rear axle provides propulsion as standard. The engineers have also made improvements to cooling. mi) or so of range.

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Ford F-150 Lightning delivers more horsepower, more payload capacity, more range; cloud-connected Intelligent Range and Trailer Profile

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F-150 Lightning, the only full-size electric pickup available now with a starting price less than $40,000, will begin to ship to customers in the coming days, starting with the Pro Series. The standard-range battery pack delivers 452 hp—up from the targeted 426 hp originally promised.

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

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Embed a comprehensive set of self-diagnostic features to support automotive manufacturers’ programs for complying with the strict specifications of the ISO 26262 functional safety standard. Measurement outputs in standard UVW, ABI and PWM formats are easy for automotive designers to implement in new, smarter vehicle control systems.

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A123 Systems introduces Li-ion 6T battery designed specifically for military applications; engine start and silent watch

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A123 Systems has introduced the Military 6T Battery, a robust Li-ion battery system engineered specifically to meet the demanding requirements of military vehicles. The 6T is a standard form factor (10.5 Standard features and benefits of each of A123’s 6T battery models include: Longer Cycle and Calendar Life. Click to enlarge.

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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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Samples of the R-Car S4 SoCs and evaluation boards are available now. Samples of the RAA271041 and RAA271005 are available now. All future Renesas automotive MCUs and SoCs will sequentially follow the ISO/SAE 21434 standard with development starting from January 2022.

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Nexperia announces 80% smaller automotive power MOSFET package

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Nexperia, the former Standard Products division of NXP, announced the availability of its automotive power MOSFETs in the new, LFPAK33, thermally-enhanced, loss-free package which has a footprint more than 80% smaller than industry standard devices. —Richard Ogden, International Product Marketing Engineer at Nexperia.

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