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QM Power and University of Kentucky demonstrate 50 kW/liter electric motor; DOE 2025 power density goal

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QM Power and the SPARK Lab at University of Kentucky shared the combined results of a large-scale, multi-objective design optimization study, and lab testing of a prototype motor designed to meet the 2025 power density goals set by the US Department of Energy (DOE). An open frame lab prototype was designed and manufactured by QM Power.

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Volkswagen Group expands US ERL to become IECC; Type 20 BEV concept

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The IECC will comprise two entities: the Innovation Center California (ICC) and the Engineering Center California (ECC). The ECC will focus on connected car, intelligent cockpit, and autonomous driving and parking development projects in the North American region.

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NC State team develops new Si/C inverter; 12.1 kW/L & greater efficiency in a smaller, lighter package

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The new SiC-based inverter has a power density of 12.1 The design of the new power component is also more effective at dissipating heat than previous versions. The Power Chip on Bus (PCoB) power module approach that reduces parasitic inductance through an integrated power interconnect structure. kW/L by 2020.

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ORNL Researchers Modify Plug-in Hybrid Electric Traction Drive Power Electronics to Function as On-Board Charger; Mobile Power Generation and V2G Support as Well

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Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have designed , fabricated and demonstrated a PHEV traction drive power electronics system that functions as the on-board charger, and that also provides significant mobile power generation and vehicle-to-grid support capabilities. 3923 - 3929 doi: 10.1109/ECCE.2009.5316496.

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myenergi is Electrifying the Iconic Delorean | Back to the Future

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The great shift away from polluting fossil fuels in favour of far cleaner battery technology. If companies such as Tesla are creating the cool vehicles, myenergi are creating the products to power them in the cleanest possible way! Want to see the car and know more about the conversion process? Total score – 25.

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