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onsemi and Magna sign strategic agreements, invest in SiC manufacturing for growing EV market

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By integrating onsemi’s industry-leading EliteSiC MOSFET technology, Magna eDrive systems can offer better cooling performance and faster acceleration and charging rates, improving efficiency and increasing the range of electric vehicles (EVs).

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Czech government, ?EZ sign MOU on $2.4B, 40GWh gigafactory; ?EZ lithium mine project progressing

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The document sets forth the basic conditions for the establishment of the factory and is a prerequisite for agreements with other potential investors, including automakers and battery manufacturers. ?EZ The automotive industry is the cornerstone of the Czech economy and its share in our GDP is almost 10 percent. Geomet s.r.o.

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European Fast-E project launches; 278 fast-charging points in Germany and Belgium

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The Fast-E project, co-financed by the European Union and nine companies, has officially launched , with the objective of installing 241 fast-charging charging stations in Germany and 37 in Belgium. A sister project between the Czech Republic and Slovakia will add another 30 charging stations.

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ŠKODA collaborates with IBG ?esko on second-life battery energy storage system; up to 328 kWh

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The system allows electric vehicles to be charged quickly and flexibly, and dealers can also use the stored electricity for the lighting and air-conditioning in their showrooms and workshops. So far, 160 pre-orders have been received from dealers in the Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands and Slovakia.

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Firstgreen’s new electric skid steer loader – Charged EVs

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Regular Charged readers will be familiar with EV-friendly applications such as drayage trucks, delivery vans, school buses and suburban yuppies, but here’s one you may not have heard of: skid steer loaders. Source: FirstGreen The post Firstgreen’s new electric skid steer loader – Charged EVs appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Hyundai Motor targeting 7% of global EV market by 2030; 1.87M BEVs

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Optimizing EV manufacturing capacity. Hyundai Motor aims to establish a high efficiency manufacturing process for BEV production to accelerate its transition into electrification. Through the cell-to-pack system, the new architecture can secure sufficient energy density and shorten charging time.

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Bosch to begin developing electrolyzer components; €500M investment by end of decade

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With pilot plants scheduled to commence operation in the coming year, the company plans to supply these smart modules to manufacturers of electrolysis plants and industrial service providers from 2025 onward. As such, the manufacturing operation will generate economies of scale, Bosch says. jovice (Czech Republic).