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Rheinmetall develops new plug-and-play solution for heat pumps; 400V and 800V applications

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Designed for both 400- and 800-volt applications, it delivers up to 8 kW of nominal cooling output and up to 11 kW of heating for battery-powered and hybrid systems. A complete system featuring a compact design, Rheinmetall’s new coolant system saves precious installation space.

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MAHLE seeing success with its e?compressors; €1.4B order volume, new 18 kW unit

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Most recently, MAHLE introduced the most powerful e-compressor currently available on the market with a peak power of 18 kW. The key component is important for the temperature control of the e-drive and thus crucial for the service life, charging speed and cruising range of the battery.

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Jeep adds new Willys 4xe to PHEV lineup

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Ordering for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe is available now. The Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe powertrain integrates two electric motors and a 400-volt battery pack with a fuel-efficient, turbocharged, 2.0-liter A second high-voltage motor generator is much more powerful. liter engine and electric motor. liter engine.

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The Volt in Winter

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One of GM’s goals in developing the Volt was to create a plug-in electric vehicle suitable for everyday use regardless of weather. Typical northern winters take an even bigger toll on battery-powered vehicles than on traditional internal combustion-powered cars and trucks.

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Power Integrations introduces automotive-qualified high-voltage switcher ICs with 1700 V SiC MOSFET; targeted for 800V batteries

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Power Integrations, a provider of high-voltage integrated circuits (ICs) for energy-efficient power conversion, has added two new AEC-Q100 qualified, 1700-volt rated ICs to its InnoSwitch3-AQ family. 800-volt batteries are becoming standard for EVs.

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GM expands EV first responder training efforts in US and Canada

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This program, though directly focused on responders, also benefits drivers involved in incidents, where every second matters, and is a continuation of GM-led education efforts that began more than a decade ago with the introduction of the Chevrolet Volt.

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New Bosch system for testing power electronics of e-vehicles in development lab

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For example, different voltage levels of up to 1200 volts as well as different communication interfaces and an optionally integrable dummy load can be selected. Subsequent upgrading—for example, to higher output voltages of up to 1500 volts—is possible as well. The system is conveniently operated via a touch-screen display.

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