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Coulomb and Aker Wade Announce Availability and Sale of First Networked DC Fast Charging Station

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Coulomb Technologies and Aker Wade Power Technologies announced the availability of their Networked DC Fast Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles (EVs). Networked DC Fast Charging Station. The charging stations convert AC 480 Volt, three-phase electric service to the DC CHAdeMO standard.

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Delta kicks off DOE-sponsored program to develop microgrid-capable solid state transformer-based 400 kW fast chargers for EVs; XFC

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—four times less weight and half the size of conventional DC fast EV chargers (DCFC), as well as a high voltage direct current (HVDC) port to utilize energy storage and renewable energy systems, minimizing demand on the power grid. For example, a 360-mile EV could achieve a 180-mile range in approximately 10 minutes of charging.

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Volkswagen unveils mid-size SUV plug-in diesel-electric hybrid concept at Detroit Show

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With a fully charged 9.8 Other available modes are: offroad, where all-wheel-drive is permanently engaged; charging; and EV mode (E-mode), where it drives as an electric vehicle. Even at speeds of up to 75 mph, the internal combustion engine is not engaged as long as the battery has sufficient charge. No emissions are generated.

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Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

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The storage battery operates over the range of 220 to 460 volts—a 3-way DC/DC converter in the engine compartment equalizes the difference compared with the fuel cell’s voltage level. 3-way power DC/DC converter. One of the key features of the h-tron quattro concept is the 3-way power DC/DC converter.

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveils 5 battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles; I.D. BUZZ CARGO

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BUZZ significantly longer than the van shown in Detroit. Here, the direct current (DC) stored in the battery is converted into alternating current (AC). A DC/DC converter supplies the on-board electronics with 12 volts. BUZZ CARGO is charged by cable connection. Its wheelbase measures 3,300 mm.

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Volkswagen unveils Tiguan GTE plug-in hybrid concept SUV at Detroit show; MQB-based SUV

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kWh lithium-ion high-voltage battery that can be charged either externally or via the gasoline engine; power electronics for the front motor; a second module at the rear that converts the battery’s DC current into AC for the electric motors; and an on-board charger. In E-mode, the Tiguan has a top speed of 70 mph (113 km/h).

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Delphi Teams With ClipperCreek to Develop J1772-Compliant UL Charging Systems for Plug-ins; Power Electronics Components for CODA

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Portable Charge Coupler Cordset. At the 2010 SAE World Congress in Detroit, Delphi Corp. have agreed to work together to develop, manufacture and sell SAE J1772-compliant, UL-listed charging systems for all-electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Portable Charge Coupler. Click to enlarge.

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