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ZF develops compact, competitive magnet-free electric motor: In-Rotor Inductive-Excited Synchronous Motor

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In contrast to the magnet-free concepts of separately excited synchronous motors (SESM) already available today, ZF’s I 2 SM (In-Rotor Inductive-Excited Synchronous Motor) transmits the energy for the magnetic field via an inductive exciter inside the rotor shaft. ZF has developed an electric motor which does not require magnets.

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Lucid updates Air Grand Touring to boast its range with faster charging

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Here are the three improvements Lucid made to the Air Grand Touring to make it one of the most well-rounded options in the company’s lineup: Heat Pump for Outstanding Range Tesla first established the crucial nature of the heat pump in electric vehicles. Tesla first installed the heat pump in the Model Y.

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Yes, Automakers Stand To Benefit From Installing Public EV Charging Stations

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These companies are realizing the importance of a robust — and open — EV charging infrastructure to support their new electric vehicles. will need as many as 235,000 fast EV chargers to meet demand — up from about 47,000 chargers that are available today. million plug-in electric vehicles on U.S.

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Efficient Drivetrains introduces EDI PowerDrive 8000 series for Class 8 trucks

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The new powertrain line—the EDI PowerDrive 8000—will be available in the first half of 2018 in both all electric and plug-in hybrid form factors (PHEV). The company has received multiple project contracts for both the electric and plug-in hybrid versions of the solution with an initial OEM partner for deployment in mid 2018.

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Hyundai Motor Group Previews Integrated Snow Chain Tech

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The design allows drivers to deploy the system at the push of a button, allowing drivers to sidestep some of the disadvantages associated with installing snow chains. However, advancements in the technology have resulted in companies running an electrical current through the material as a possible alternative to springs and hydraulics.

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Hesai unveils ultra-thin LiDAR ET25 that can be placed behind windshield

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The Hesai ET25 is an in-cockpit LiDAR designed to be placed behind the front windshield, with the help of Fuyao's special windshield to solve the signal attenuation problem. | Hesai US (Image credit: Hesai) Some have complained that roof-mounted LiDARs have ruined the design aesthetic of NIO (NYSE: NIO ) and Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) vehicles.

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Tesla gets J.D. Power Home Charging Experience Award for 3rd consecutive year

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Power’s study , as per a press release from the data analytics firm: As electricity rates increase, educating owners becomes more critical: Just 51% of EV owners say they are knowledgeable about utility company programs for charging their vehicle at home, which is up slightly from 49% a year ago.

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