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ORNL demos 20 kW bi-directional wireless charging on UPS PHEV truck; 11" air gap, >92% efficiency

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The technology takes energy from the grid and converts it to direct current (DC) voltage. Once the energy is transferred to the secondary coil across the air gap it is converted back to DC, charging the vehicle’s battery pack. UPS appreciates the Department of Energy’s support on this effort.

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Volvo Buses officially launches the all-new plug-in Electric Hybrid bus

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Electric motor/generator (I-SAM). ESS (Electrical Storage System). The bus runs primarily in electric mode. To enable full electric drive, the bus is equipped with electric power steering; an electrical air compressor ; and a DC/DC unit that converts 600 V power to 24 V power.

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Update on ALTe; EREV powertrain company tracking for production-caliber units by December, production ramp in 1Q 2013

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ALTe is targeting fleet vehicles such as delivery trucks, vans and shuttle buses and even potentially taxis and limos, in the light- to medium-duty vehicle classes—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. Two 82 kW (peak) Remy DC drive motors running at 320V deliver 400 N·m (295 lb-ft) max torque, with a 21.6

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Roev’s electric ute plans explained: Conversions now, manufacturing its own vehicle by 2026

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Already the company has been working on EV conversions of iconic vehicles, including the army-issue Land Rover Perentie and the Volkswagen Kombi. Plus, Roev has created a running prototype of a Toyota Hilux that has been converted to electric. 2023 Roev electric Toyota Hiux will have a sophisticated V2G and V2L capability.