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

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A complete system featuring a compact design, Rheinmetall’s new coolant system saves precious installation space. 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.

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Rheinmetall wins >€250M order for contactors for 900V generation of EVs

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Rheinmetall will be equipping the new 900-volt generation of electrically powered vehicles with a new type of contactor. The new 900V technology will substantially improve the efficiency of the next generation of battery-powered vehicles, by enabling faster charging and enhanced range.

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

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voltage levels above 400 volts—and large compressor displacements. MAHLE currently offers its high-voltage compressor in voltage ranges up to 900 volts and displacements up to 57 cm 3. Its compact design means that it can be used in all vehicle classes, from passenger cars to heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

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2016 Chevrolet Volt EPA-rated at 53 miles all-electric range

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That is nearly a 40% improvement over the first-generation Volt, and a 6% boost over the projected 50-mile (80 km) AER estimated at the new Volt’s unveiling in January. Chevrolet expects many next-generation Volt owners will use power solely from their batteries for more than 90% of trips. Earlier post.).

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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. EV safety doesn’t begin at the point of a collision.

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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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Leclanché to provide 10 MWh battery system for Scandlines’ PR24 zero-emission freight ferry

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Leclanché will supply a state-of-the-art GNMC battery system (65 Ah cells) with a capacity of 10,028 kWh with a maximum voltage of 864 volts guaranteed for 10 years. The BESS uses a highly redundant architecture with 48 battery strings distributed across 8 switchboards. meters design draft. meters long, 25.4

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