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Mobilize launching first commercial V2G service starting in 2024 with Renault 5; France, Germany and UK initially

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Made at the LACROIX electronics assembly plant in Beaupréau-en-Mauges (Maine-et-Loire, western France), the power of the bidirectional terminal will sit between 7 kW and 22 kW, and it will be compatible with all electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle.

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Renault Group and Vitesco Technologies partner to develop power electronics for electric and hybrid powertrains

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The goal is to combine all components in one housing: the DC-DC converter, the on-board charger OBC and the inverter. In addition, Vitesco Technologies will supply to the Renault Group a “High Voltage Box”, which combines the DC-DC converter and charger, for battery electric vehicles as of 2025.

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Eaton expands eMobility operations in Europe to support EV growth

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Eaton’s eMobility business has invested in a production facility for power electronics components in Montrottier, France. The power electronics technologies leverage Eaton’s expertise in managing high-voltage power, resulting in advanced vehicle traction inverters and DC/DC converters with a focus on power density and efficiency.

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Valeo, Siemens JV for high-voltage electric powertrains starts operation: Valeo Siemens eAutomotive GmbH

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The portfolio comprises e-motors, range extenders, onboard chargers, inverters and DC/DC converters, destined for the entire range of on-road electric vehicles including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles.

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Finnish electric powertrain company Visedo raises €20M to support global expansion; SRPM technology

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For power electronics, Visedo offers three main product groups: PowerMASTER inverters and frequency converters; PowerBOOST DC-to-DC converters; and PowerCOMBO multiconverters—a combination of inverters and DC-to-DC converters.

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Symbio FCell delivers first 5 Kangoo ZE electric utilities with fuel cell range extenders in La Manche

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La Manche is a département in West Normandy, France. The range extender unit comprises an ALP10 5 kW fuel cell stack; air loop and hydrogen loop systems; DC/DC converter, control command system, CAN/Ethernet/WiFi/3G supervision and management systems, and a 35 MPa 74-liter hydrogen tank. Earlier post.)

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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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New plants in Germany and Europe are planned with a CO 2 -neutral energy supply from the start: Already, the entire electricity demand of the smart plant in Hambach (France) is obtained from renewable energy sources. However, today’s production grids are powered by alternating current—which has to be converted.

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