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Vanner begins serial production of 17.1 kW, 600A 600VDC to 24VDC liquid-cooled converter with SiC solid-state switching for ZEV and hybrid vehicles

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kW, 600VDC to 24VDC liquid-cooled converter with Silicon Carbide Solid-State Switching (SiC) for ZEV and hybrid vehicles. This technology builds on the 300 ampere 600VDC to 24VDC air-cooled converter. Vanner designed a 17.1 kW, 600-ampere converter with SiC switching for highest efficiency. It is IP67 rated.

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

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Transphorm says that its solutions cut energy waste by 20% and simplify the design and manufacturing of a wide variety of electrical systems and devices, including motor drives, power supplies and inverters for solar panels and electric vehicles. is showcasing a GaN-based, dc-to-dc boost converter running at more than 99% efficiency.

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Lexus adds 2024 RX 450H+ plug-in hybrid to the lineup; starting at $70,080

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Building on the all-new redesign of its RX crossover vehicle last year, Lexus is adding the anticipated plug-in hybrid to the electrified lineup: the 2024 Lexus RX 450h+. A high-output, high-efficiency system designed to reduce power loss when converting from AC power to DC power results in faster charging times.

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Nidec and Renesas collaborate on semiconductor solutions for next-generation e-axles for EVs

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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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Mobilize launching first commercial V2G service starting in 2024 with Renault 5; France, Germany and UK initially

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With a Renault-designed adapter connected to the vehicle’s charging socket, the future electric Renault 5 can provide the same energy output as a 220-volt power outlet. Mobilize V2G will also be available on future Renault electric vehicles. The Renault 5 is based on—and is the first use of—the new CMF-B EV platform.

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

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To meet this challenge, Dr. Carlos Sanchez, a senior research engineer in the Tribology Research and Evaluations section at SwRI, designed a new test apparatus to model the effects of electrification on rotating parts. The numerous rotating surfaces within EVs are exposed to voltage spikes during the DC-to-AC conversion process.

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