Cars That Think

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Today, most utility-scale solar inverters and converters use 1500 VDC input from the solar panels. Matching the energy storage DC voltage with that of the PV eliminates the need to convert battery voltage, resulting in greater space efficiency and avoided equipment costs. Download this free whitepaper now!

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Energy Storage DC Energy Batteries 79

Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2023

As a result, IDTechEx predicts a 15% CAGR in the battery electric vehicle market over the next decade. However, managing the flow of electricity to and from the battery in an electric vehicle requires significantly more semiconductor administration in the form of power electronics. turning the cooler on if the battery is too warm.

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Batteries Battery DC Electric Vehicles 448

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2019

Celeroton is expanding its portfolio of fuel cell converters. With the launch of the improved power electronics converter, CC-550-7500 , operating compressors up to 7.5 kW of drive power (at 300 VDC converter input) is now possible for fuel cell stacks of up to 75 kW.

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Convert Fuel DC Water 273

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2020

At SEMA360, Chevrolet will showcase a 1977 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. To convert the 1977 K5 Blazer, the team first removed from the Blazer the original 175-horsepower, 400 cubic-inch (6.55-liter) Power is supplied by a 400-volt Bolt EV battery pack with 60 kWh of usable energy installed in the cargo area.

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Chevrolet Convert DC Installation 221

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Its first customer, a well-known, globally operating supplier to the automotive industry, has ordered two different DC-link capacitors for applications in the 900V range, which are produced with the innovative NanoLam technology. Rheinmetall PolyCharge GmbH , a joint venture of Rheinmetall AG and PolyCharge America, Inc.,

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DC Polymer Wind Convert 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2019

Researchers at WMG, University of Warwick, have repurposed end-of-life electric vehicle batteries as small energy storage systems (ESS) for off-grid locations in developing countries or isolated communities. When an electric vehicle’s battery reaches the end of its useful life it is by no means massively depleted.

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Grid Convert Batteries Battery 300

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) UK, with experts and stakeholders from industry, academia and funding and support bodies, has published an updated power electronics value chain which shows an end-to-end supply chain view of materials and components required for volume manufacturing of automotive inverters, converters, and onboard chargers.

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Power Powered DC Convert 293

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Gemini pairs more standardized LFP and anode-free chemistries into one battery pack, enabled by the company’s proprietary DC-DC converter. ONE’s Gemini dual-chemistry architecture has opened a straightforward path to widespread use of anode-free cells by reducing cycle and peak power requirements by 90%.

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Miles Li-ion Batteries Battery 273

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Hard-switched dual-interleaved boost converter with IPT. A UK consortium led by technology consultancy Prodrive has developed a bi-directional DC-DC converter that can deliver a 600V output from a 380V source and maintain its output even when the source voltage drops to as little as 200V. James et al. Click to enlarge.

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DC Convert 2009 Energy Storage 199

Get Electric Vehicle

AUGUST 29, 2023

converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. You may make use of electric power without buying a new automobile by converting your current vehicle to an electric one. Although DC kits are less priced, they might not be as effective. Cost Considerations #1.

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Kits Conversion Convert Electric Cars 98

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2022

The goal is to combine all components in one housing: the DC-DC converter, the on-board charger OBC and the inverter. In addition, Vitesco Technologies will supply to the Renault Group a “High Voltage Box”, which combines the DC-DC converter and charger, for battery electric vehicles as of 2025.

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Hybrid Power Powered DC 320

Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

There are several levels of DC fast charging stations , each with different levels of power for different vehicles. DC Fast Charging currently offers the fastest charging capacity of all charging stations, but should you use it? More importantly, can your vehicle’s battery receive this much power? What Is DC Fast Charging?

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DC Charging Kia Plug-in 90

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2014

developer of a power conversion technology called Power Packet Switching Architecture (PPSA), received a purchase order for ten of its PPSA-enabled 30 kW battery converters from Coritech Services, a provider of custom engineering solutions for a variety of applications including electric vehicle charging. Ideal Power Inc.,

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Convert Grid Batteries Battery 225

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2023

Major components of IAP2 are: High Voltage Distribution Module (HVDM), a smart high voltage power distribution module in constant communication with the Allison eGen Flex Electric Hybrid System; Vanner Export Power Inverter (VEPI) converting 600VDC to 230VAC 3-Phase; Hybrid Beltless Alternator (HBA) converting 600VDC to 28VDC.

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Hybrid Production Convert DC 195

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Photo: Walmart Walmart is kicking off plans to build and remodel hundreds of stores in the US – and those plans include installing DC fast chargers. DC fast charger installation is included in that plan. It already has almost 1,300 DC fast-charging stations at more than 280 US stores. Let the mega rollout begin.

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Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 15, 2022

One of the key considerations for EV owners is how to charge their vehicle’s battery. There are two main types of charging methods: AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current). Here is a comparison of AC and DC charging and some key points to consider when choosing a charging method for your EV.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2023

Powered by a 96-cell lithium-ion battery pack paired with a 2.5-liter A high-output, high-efficiency system designed to reduce power loss when converting from AC power to DC power results in faster charging times. The system provides acceleration off the line with an estimated 6.2 second 0-60 time. kW Onboard Charger.

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Lexus Plug-in Plug Hybrid 370

Baua Electric

APRIL 15, 2024

We were on location for the debut of the new Maserati convertible, which features three all-electric motors and impressive performance specs. At the time, Maserati shared that the GranCabrio Folgore would launch in 2023—however, the new convertible faced delays alongside the Grecale Folgore and plans for an ultra-luxe Quattroporte Folgore.

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Convert Motor Motors Motoring 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The new MCUs enable NXP’s battery management system (BMS) and EV power inverters to provide end-to-end solutions for next-generation EVs. A safe ASIL D software resolver, along with integrated sine wave generation and sigma delta converters, eliminate external components for reduced overall system cost.

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DC Convert Conversion Motor 259

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2023

A smartphone app used to program bidirectional charging, simply by setting the time when the vehicle is going to be used next and the desired battery level.

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France Germany Commercial Power Grid 300

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Ram Truck brand introduced its Ram 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept at CES 2023. Based on the company’s STLA Frame platform, the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept features a body-on-frame design that incorporates the battery pack efficiently. long with the tailgate closed.

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Concept Electric Vehicles Batteries Battery 452

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The system was built using batteries reclaimed from electrified vehicles (HEV, PHEV, BEV, FCEV) and is connected to the consumer electrical power grid. JERA and Toyota began discussions in 2018 to establish battery reuse technologies, which eventually led to this large-capacity, grid-connected Sweep Energy Storage System.

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Energy Storage Nickel Metal Hydride Toyota Energy 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2023

To realize high-performance and efficiency as well as smaller size, light weight and lower cost, and to accelerate vehicle development, EVs are also integrating power electronics controls such as DC-DC converters and on-board chargers (OBCs).

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DC Convert Corporation Motor 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2015

Bosch Automotive Service Solutions has introduced the Power DCPlus DC fast charger in North America, starting at less than $10,000. Using the SAE J1772 DC Combo connector, the 24 kW Bosch Power DCPlus will charge compatible EVs to 80% in less than 30 minutes.

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North America DC America General Motors 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2020

To convert an historic Bulli over to a drive system producing zero emissions, VWCV engineers and designers formed a team along with drive system experts from Volkswagen Group Components and the eClassics company, which specialises in electric car conversions. They are transferred by eClassics into a battery system appropriate for the T1.

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Commercial Vehicles Conversion Lithium Ion 467

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2019

Power management company Eaton’s eMobility business was chosen by Nidec-PSA Emotors (Emotors), a joint venture between Nidec Leroy-Somer and Groupe PSA, to supply high-performance traction inverters for a battery-electric vehicle platform.

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Eaton Supplies Batteries Battery 225

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2021

Additional aspects of the agreement offer BRUSA direct access to STARD’s battery development, electronic system and entire vehicle integration and development competence and experience, while STARD will take a leading role in customer support and servicing of the common STARDxBRUSA product portfolio. FIA-certified HV battery packs.

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Market New Zealand DC Kits 221

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2023

At fast-charging stations, the 45 kWh battery is charged from 10 to 80% SoC within 38 minutes with the installed 80 kW DC charger. The lithium-ion battery is positioned in the underbody ahead of the rear axle, where it is also protected against crashes. The eight battery modules use pouch cells.

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Mercedes Electric Electrical Lithium Ion 448

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

It is equipped with up to a 113 kWh battery pack and offers a load capacity of 14 cubic meters. The front module, a uniformly designed front section, includes all high-voltage components and can be combined unchanged with all vehicle variants, regardless of wheelbase and battery size. The vehicle is a long panel van with a high roof.

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Mercedes Canada Conversion All-Electric 369

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The Norwegian Road Authorities’ strict requirement for emissions for these two ferry routes resulted in an electrical propulsion system using chargeable Li-ion batteries. Norwegian Electric Systems’ main DC system ensures the safe charging and discharging of the batteries. Norwegian Electric DC switchboards.

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DC Grid Hybrid Energy Storage 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2021

Mercedes-Benz Trucks celebrated the world premiere of its battery-electric eActros for heavy-duty short-radius distribution—its first series-produced electric truck. The battery of the eActros series-production model is equipped with either three or four battery packs, each with an energy capacity of around 105 kWh.

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Mercedes Production DC Electric 448

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2021

Eaton is developing 48-volt systems that include motor generators and inverters that generate 48-volt DC power for the vehicle. Eaton also produces 48-volt DC/DC converters that step power down from 48-volt vehicle architectures to power 12- and 24-volt systems. —Ben Karrer. —Ben Karrer. Eaton supercaps.

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Eaton Lead Acid Commercial Emissions 243

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Limited (CATL) have concluded a long-term strategic cooperation agreement under which the partners will jointly specify high-performance battery cells. The cells are to be used in the 48-volt battery developed by Bosch. This battery is the core element of 48-volt hybrid powertrain systems. Bosch 48V battery pack.

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Hybrid Batteries Battery Volt 207

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2023

According to the MoU, the two companies will collaborate on the implementation of SiC technology in automotive high-power applications such as traction inverters, onboard chargers, and DC-DC converters. It will also address electromobility applications such as battery management systems and traction inverters.

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Taiwan DC Convert Power 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2023

Most EVs use alternating current (AC) induction or permanent magnet motors, which are powered by onboard battery packs. An inverter takes the direct current (DC) voltage input from the batteries and converts it to the AC power required to operate the vehicle’s motor.

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DC Long Beach Conversion Engine 284

Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As dealerships embrace electrification to maintain competitiveness , it’s crucial to also explore the benefits of integrating battery energy storage systems (BESS). Discover key insights into incorporating battery storage for your dealership’s sustainable energy storage. What are battery energy storage systems?

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Energy Storage Energy Batteries Battery 102

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

A team from metals research institute SWERIM in Sweden reports on a smelting reduction process to recover cobalt, nickel, manganese and lithium simultaneously from spent Li-ion batteries. A paper on their work is published in the Journal of Power Sources. —Hu et al. 2020.228936.

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Ni-Li Li-ion Batteries Battery 321