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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

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At SEMA360, Chevrolet will showcase a 1977 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. During the virtual event, Chevrolet Performance will survey SEMA members interested in building their own electric projects to help finalize Chevrolet’s initial eCrate offering. DC-to-AC power inverter to drive the electric motor.

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Advanced Propulsion Centre UK publishes automotive power electronics value chain

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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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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original

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-based Bedeo is launching a Land Rover Defender EV conversion based around in-wheel motors from Bedeo-owned Protean Electric. The Defender is the first in a series of “Reborn Electric: Icons” conversions, according to a Bedeo press release. The company didn’t reveal the curb weight of this example.

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Transphorm introduces Gallium Nitride diode; >99% efficient DC-DC boost converter

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is showcasing a GaN-based, dc-to-dc boost converter running at more than 99% efficiency. Energy loss that occurs during power conversion is equivalent to the daily output of 318 coal plants, and costs the US economy $40 billion per year. Our goal is to build [Transphorm] to be a legacy company. Earlier post.)

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SwRI develops device to test friction, wear associated with EV fluids

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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. The numerous rotating surfaces within EVs are exposed to voltage spikes during the DC-to-AC conversion process.

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Tritium introduces new line of EV fast chargers; microgrid architecture for more cost-effective operations

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Australia-based Tritium Holdings Pty Ltd, a global developer and manufacturer of DC fast-charging technology for EVs, unveiled PKM, the company’s new architecture and line of fast chargers. This development gives charge-point operators the freedom to share one central source of converted DC power around the site.

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Lightning Systems more than tripling size of manufacturing and R&D facility in Colorado

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The company recently took over the entire building on the campus located at Southwest 14 th Street and Taft Avenue, expanding its square footage from 45,000 to 142,000. Bringing these conversion lines in-house significantly reduces costs and provides greater quality control. —Tim Reeser, CEO, Lightning Systems.

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