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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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BMW introduces compact i DC Fast Chargers; ChargeNow DC Fast program for no-cost 30-min charge through 2015

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BMW of North America launched its BMW i DC Fast Chargers, which can charge the BMW i3 all-electric vehicle’s battery up to 80% in 30 minutes, at the Plug-In 2014 conference. EL-51620 BMW i DC Fast Charger. The fast chargers are a joint development between BMW and Bosch Automotive Service Solutions. 400V–480V, 3 phase.

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ABB launches Terra 53 DC fast charger in NA; SAE Combo and CHAdeMO

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ABB has introduced the Terra 53 for North America, showcasing it at the Plug-in 2013 conference in San Diego. This 50 kW DC fast charging station meets both SAE Combo and CHAdeMO standards for battery electric vehicles.

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Transphorm introduces first qualified 600V Gallium Nitride product and demonstrates 99+% efficient DC-DC boost converter

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earlier post ) announced the qualification of its first products, power diodes based on its EZ-GaN (Gallium Nitride) technology, at the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC): TPS2010PK – 600 V, 6 A, GaN diode in the industry standard TO-220 package. GaN (gallium nitride) power electronics provider Transphorm Inc.

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Today’s EV engineering webinar schedule: Monday, April 15th – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend , and it starts today. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts.

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

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At the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC), Transphorm Inc. is showcasing a GaN-based, dc-to-dc boost converter running at more than 99% efficiency. announced the availability of its first product: power diodes based on its patented, high-performance EZ GaN (gallium nitride) technology. At APEC, startup Transphorm Inc.

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Improving EV acoustics with synchronous acquisition of NVH and powertrain data (Webinar) – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Other sessions at our Spring Virtual Conference include: Certification And Testing Of EV Charging Stations Due to an increase in the adoption of battery electric vehicles, direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations have become a critical emerging topic. The webinar will cover: Equipment used to test DC fast charging stations – incl.