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ecovolta develops standardized Li-ion traction battery; saving cost and time

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The Swiss battery system manufacturer ecovolta has developed a standardized Li-ion traction battery which can significantly reduce the time and expense needed to bring electric vehicles to the serial production stage. 48 V DC / 200 Ah / 10 kWh, (L x W x H) 520 x 218 x 320 mm, (Weight) 50kg. evoTractionBattery. —CTO Paul Hauser.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks launches series-production model of eActros electric heavy-duty truck

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The standard model of the eActros is planned to roll off the production line in Wörth am Rhein (Germany) from autumn 2021. Alongside this, proven features such as MirrorCam and the Multimedia Cockpit Interactive have been adopted in the standard specification. Contrary to a diesel truck, there are also noticeably fewer vibrations.

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Leclanché expands marine electrification solution to include fast charger for ports, harbors and vessels; Damen 1st adopter

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It will carry up to 42 cars and 300 passengers and speeds of up to twelve knots and connect the mainland port city of Millhaven, Ontario with Stella on Amherst Island. The BESS, which will be charged by the harbor grid, is connected to the ferry charger via 1800 kW DC-DC converters. MWh Leclanché Battery System.

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Order-taking begins for Mercedes-Benz EQV electric van

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The Mercedes-Benz EQV develops a maximum torque of up to 362 N·m, with maximum speed of up to 140 km/h standard and 160 km/h (option). This also enables the charging via direct current (DC). The energy comes from a lithium-ion battery in the underbody of the vehicle. Electricity consumption (combined) is 26.4 kWh/100 km.

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SAE publishes J2954 Recommended Practice (RP) enabling wireless charging to 11 kW

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The RP also provides a standardized test stand (first up to WPT 2 power levels) which gives both electric vehicle manufacturers and infrastructure companies a means for testing performance and validation of products and new developments. Thereafter, the standard will be released. Earlier post.). —SAE J2954. Click to enlarge.

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IHS: automotive semiconductor market up 10% in 2014 to $29B; hybrids, connectivity and ADAS major drivers

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IHS reported that the fastest growing segments for automotive semiconductors are hybrid-electric vehicles, telematics and connectivity and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Connected vehicles Controls and controllers Driver Assistance Systems Forecasts Hybrids Microprocessors and controls' On Semiconductors 8 8 3.6%

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BMW M introduces i7 M70 xDrive electric performance model

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This new standard-setting figure can be attributed to a BMW Group-patented innovation developed under the umbrella of BMW EfficientDynamics, which uses six excitation windings in the motor’s stator instead of the customary three. The motor’s power density of 2.41 kW/kg represents an increase of 25.5% kWh of usable energy.

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