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Eaton introduces DC-DC converters for 48V commercial vehicle architectures

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Power management company Eaton introduced a family of 48-volt DC-DC converters for diesel-powered commercial vehicles that can be used to power accessories such as antilock brakes and lighting. Unlike competitive offerings, Eaton’s DC-DC converters are operational in ambient temperatures up to 85 ?C

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Maserati launches new tri-motor GranCabrio Folgore convertible that goes 0-100 km/h in 2.8 sec

Baua Electric

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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Kia and Hyundai to introduce solar roof charging on selected vehicles: HEV, BEV and ICE

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Kia Motors and Hyundai Motor plan to introduce solar roof charging technology on selected Hyundai Motor Group vehicles. The solar charging technology is being developed to support the vehicle’s main power source, improving mileage and reducing CO 2 emissions.

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Swiss team demos light-driven electron accumulation in artificial molecules; step towards artificial photosynthesis

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Green plants are able to temporarily store electric charges after the absorption of sunlight by using a molecular charge accumulator. The chemists excited the artificial molecules using a laser, which then made it possible to store two negative charges for a short time span for the very first time. Resources.

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What Is Bidirectional Charging? Understanding the Benefits for Both Drivers and Businesses

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Batteries get more powerful , charging grows more efficient, and the path to an all-EV future becomes increasingly clear. With bidirectional charging, the batteries in our vehicles can not only provide fuel for the road but energy for our homes and even our shared electrical grid. What Is Bidirectional Charging?

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DOE awards $125M to bring clean energy technologies to market

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The United States is currently lacking a consistent, state side magnesium alloy supply chain, critical to the energy infrastructure and light weighting strategy of the Department of Energy. New CO 2 reduction processes are required to efficiently convert biogas, biomass and stored CO 2 to usable fuels.

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XL Fleet and eNow partner to electrify refrigerated trailers

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eNow has pioneered the development of mobile solar battery charging systems to the commercial fleet market since 2011. eNow’s patented roof-mounted solar modules store energy in auxiliary batteries used to power lift gates, in-cab HVAC, refrigeration, telematics and other loads such as appliances and lighting.

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