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Consortium successfully runs silicon carbide multiport DC-DC converter in EV

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Silicon Carbide multiport DC-DC converter fitted to the Tata Vista EV. A consortium led by motorsport and technology company Prodrive has successfully run a silicon carbide-based multiport DC-DC converter in an electric car. A key aspect of the converter is the use of silicon carbide devices.

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Continental to launch 3rd generation of power electronics for hybrids and EVs in August

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Continental will launch its third generation of power electronics for hybrid and electric vehicles in August 2015. Continental’s power electronics are designed as a modular and scalable system, and is used in a wide range of vehicles from the mild hybrid right up to the electric car, from the small car up to the luxury sedan.

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IDTechEx forecasts more than 300M 48V mild hybrids worldwide through 2031

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In a new report, Analyst firm IDTechEx forecasts more than 300 million 48V mild hybrids to be on the world’s roads by 2031. For example, CPT switched reluctance motor generators may eliminate the need for a DC-DC converter and silent pure electric take-off will definitely be available for many 48V vehicles, mimicking this feature in EVs.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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Volkswagen unveiled the Golf Sportwagen HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid research vehicle demonstrator yesterday at the Los Angeles Auto Show ( earlier post ). The mechanical underpinnings for the Passat and Golf HyMotion cars are based on the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) that was developed by Volkswagen and is used throughout the Group.

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NSF awards Univ. of Maryland and Genovation $438K to develop novel hybrid energy storage system for EVs

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The National Science Foundation has selected a project by researchers at the University of Maryland and their partners from Genovation Cars ( earlier post ) for a $438,418 GOALI (Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry) award to develop a novel hybrid energy storage system for electric vehicles.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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If this is appealing, then the 2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is what you are looking for. The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission driving the front wheels. Getting The Most From the Plug-In Hybrid System.

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Prodrive to develop converter for electric and hybrid vehicles

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The UK has another exciting innovation to boast of as automotive technology company Prodrive leads a consortium to develop a flexible DC-DC converter for electric and hybrid vehicles. The movement has [.].

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