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IHS Markit: better-than-expected growth in global automotive semiconductor revenue in 2020; bolstered by uptake in EVs

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Global automotive semiconductor revenue for 2020 will exceed initial expectations, primarily due to an increase in the average semiconductor value per car sold this year, according to a new forecast by IHS Markit. In some parts of Europe, for example, the government is only providing incentives for electrified vehicles.

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GM expanding into new commercial applications for its HYDROTEC fuel cell systems

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—Charlie Freese, GM executive director of the global HYDROTEC business. EMPOWER rapid chargers can be installed at existing fuel stations or along corridors frequented by travelers only part of the year, such as near national parks or vacation destinations. Mobile Power Generator. Retail EV Charging Stations.

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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. —Mike Whitlatch, vice president of Global Energy and Procurement for UPS.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks launches series-production model of eActros electric heavy-duty truck

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For the eActros, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is using a global platform architecture: the ePowertrain. The low-voltage on-board electrical network with two regular 12-volt batteries is charged from the high-voltage batteries using a DC/DC converter. Due to the low noise level, night-time deliveries are also possible.

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Eaton introducing new power-dense inverter technology to help reduce weight, extend range of EVs

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The inverters, which draw electricity from the battery and control how it is applied to the motor to manage power and torque, will be tested by a global automaker in first quarter 2019. Most global automakers have different vehicle electrification strategies, so the products we are developing must be able to support a range of applications.

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FCA US Toledo Machining Plant to build power electronics module for first plug-in hybrid Jeep

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As part of the Capital Markets Day presentation in June, FCA committed to expanding its electrified propulsion systems in global architectures spanning the full range of vehicle segments. The Jeep Wrangler PHEV, which is expected to launch in 2020, will be one of more than 30 vehicle nameplates with electrified solutions by 2022.

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GM reveals new Ultium Drive EV motors designed and developed in-house with GM propulsion software

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Designed by GM, the 180kW front-drive motor, 255kW rear- and front-drive motor and 62kW all-wheel drive assist motor are part of Ultium Drive. GM also designed the software of key power electronics components such as the power inverter module or inverter, which converts DC voltage from the battery to AC voltage to power the motor.

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