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Marelli presents 800V SiC inverter platform

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Marelli presented the platform for the first time at the International VDI Congress “Dritev” (Drivetrain Transmission Electrification in Vehicles), held in Baden Baden, Germany, on 6-7 July. This is a critical aspect in high-power applications, where the heat rejection of the power module is significant.

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GM expands EV first responder training efforts in US and Canada

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This program will be divided into both live presentations and other training formats, including combinations of expert presentations, videos, animations and virtual demonstrations. —Andrew Klock, senior manager of education and development at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

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Mitsubishi Fuso to begin series production of fuel-cell trucks by late 2020s; concept eCanter F-CELL

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The vehicle has been further elaborated into the concept eCanter F-CELL, a light-duty truck that was presented recently in Kawasaki. MFTBC believes that truly CO2-neutral transportation will only be realized through either battery-powered electric vehicles or hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles.

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World’s First Hybrid Battery-powered Electric Motorcycle to Be Revealed

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At EICMA 2021 (Booth B79 – Pavilion 18), NAWA will present the next generation of this concept. Primary energy sources like internal combustion engines, fuel cells, and batteries work well as a continuous source of low power. Foreseeing The Future. Pascal Boulanger, Founder of NAWA Technologies, and CTO. Ultracapacitors.

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Volvo Cars preparing to introduce all-electric XC40 SUV; focus on safety

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The company says that, in true Volvo tradition, it is also introducing one of the safest cars on the road, despite a fresh set of challenges presented by the absence of an internal combustion engine. In terms of active safety systems, the battery-powered XC40 also introduces new technology.

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Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

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Volkswagen, in cooperation with 6 project partners and the German Ministry of the Environment, presented in Berlin the current status of the “Fleet study in electric mobility” that was initiated in July 2008. Up to 65 kW of power is available, which leaves hardly any wishes unfulfilled in normal everyday driving. Click to enlarge.

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Škoda Electric introduces its first battery-electric bus; second fast-charging model slated for next year

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After trolleybuses, hydrogen-powered buses and hybrid vehicles, we are coming out with our own concept of a battery-powered electric bus. The interest to at least partially replace conventional buses with internal combustion engines with zero-emission (e.g.

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