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

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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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Check out the ‘world’s first’ DC-to-DC solar-powered EV charger

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Photo: Enteligent California-based Enteligent is accepting pre-orders for what it claims is the world’s first DC-to-DC solar-powered EV charger. The TLCEV T1 solar EV charger can supply up to 12.5 However, EV batteries operate on a direct current (DC), requiring the power to be converted from AC to DC in the charging process.

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Incat Tasmania selects Wärtsilä solutions for battery-electric lightweight Ro-Pax ferry

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The battery power pack that we are supplying will be the largest ever supplied with a unique eight waterjet propulsor configuration. We are proud to have contributed our strong know-how in integrating our ship electrification solutions and propulsion equipment.

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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original

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-based Bedeo is launching a Land Rover Defender EV conversion based around in-wheel motors from Bedeo-owned Protean Electric. The Defender is the first in a series of “Reborn Electric: Icons” conversions, according to a Bedeo press release. Prior to its current U.K. Very few Endurance trucks were built, however.

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Advanced Propulsion Centre UK publishes automotive power electronics value chain

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The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) UK, with experts and stakeholders from industry, academia and funding and support bodies, has published an updated power electronics value chain which shows an end-to-end supply chain view of materials and components required for volume manufacturing of automotive inverters, converters, and onboard chargers.

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Honda opens Smart Home US in California; produces more energy than it consumes; direct DC-DC EV charging

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If the electricity grid is overloaded, for example, Honda Smart Home is capable of shedding its load and even supplying power back to the grid. DC-to-DC electric vehicle charging. DC-to-DC electric vehicle charging. Photo by Dorian Toy. Click to enlarge.

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VW Commercial Vehicles unveils e-BULLI; electric T1

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VWCV partner eClassics is planning to offer T1 conversions and T1 complete vehicles in the style of the new e-BULLI. As the basis for the future e-BULLI the team chose a T1 Samba Bus produced in Hannover in 1966, which prior to its conversion spent half a century on the roads of California. to 22 kW, depending on electricity source.