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

Green Car Congress

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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Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

Green Car Congress

At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 diesel weighs 362 lbs (164 kg), while the ECS weighs 152 lbs (69 kg). Diesel Emissions Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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Ideal Power and EnerDel partner on mobile hybrid power systems

Green Car Congress

a developer of a novel indirect power conversion technology ( earlier post ), and EnerDel, Inc., a developer of a novel indirect power conversion technology ( earlier post ), and EnerDel, Inc., has developed a novel, patented power conversion technology called Power Packet Switching Architecture (PPSA). Ideal Power Inc.,

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What watts?

Electric Auto Association

instead of gas or diesel. No EV charging is 100% efficient, not plug-in charging, not wireless charging, not DC Fast Charging (DCFC), not AC home charging. EV batteries store and produce DC electricity, not AC electricity. This is important because EV batteries are charged with DC power. More info) 3.

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Tata AutoComp’s ‘Make in India’ push for EVs | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Tesla was rapidly expanding its reach and portfolio, and the Volkswagen Group — hurt from the ‘diesel gate’ scandal — had committed huge resources to pivot to electric cars. The company has set up a dedicated electronics division to manufacture these products, in addition to off-board AC and DC chargers.

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Global Bioenergies to collaborate with Audi on development of drop-in bio-isooctane

Green Car Congress

Coincident with the announcement of the GBE-Audi collaboration, SAE is holding its second High Octane Fuels Symposium (HOFS) in Washington, DC. The conversion of standard isobutene (isobutylene) to isooctane is a well-known refinery process. Synthetically produced gas is used here to store electric surplus energy. Earlier post.)

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Flash Drive: 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

Clean Fleet Report

We tried it and it works, but needing this technology is another conversation for another day. The all-wheel steering and Crab Walk could come in handy when trying to slip into a tight parking spot at the store, so don’t shy away from using it. Level 3 480V DC Fast Charging +100 miles in 12 minutes and 20-80% in 42 minutes.

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