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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. kW of DC charging – twice as fast as many AC EV chargers – and it allows at-home, at-work, and at-store charging powered directly by existing solar panels.

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Sandia team develops GaN diode that is significant step toward protecting grid from EMPs

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Scientists from Sandia National Laboratories have developed a new gallium-nitride (GaN) diode that can shunt excess electricity within a few billionths of a second while operating at a record-breaking 6,400 volts—a significant step towards protecting the nation’s electric grid from an electromagnetic pulse (EMP). —Bob Kaplar.

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

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In addition to reinjecting electricity into the power grid, the bidirectional charger supports a vehicle-to-load (V2L) function for powering electrical appliances directly from the car. A smartphone app used to program bidirectional charging, simply by setting the time when the vehicle is going to be used next and the desired battery level.

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

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They could also back up or temporarily replace grid-sourced electricity for residential and small commercial enterprises at times of power disruption. A palletized MPG to power military camps and installations quietly and efficiently. Retail EV Charging Stations. Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors).

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STMicroelectronics releases new high-power SiC power modules; increased EV performance and range

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Internally, the main power semiconductors are ST’s third-generation (Gen3) STPOWER SiC MOSFETs, which combine industry-leading figure of merit (R DS(ON) x die area) (R DS(ON) = drain-source on resistance),with very low switching energy and super performance in synchronous rectification. ACEPACK DRIVE SiC-based power module.

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ABB partners with Vigor selects ABB as propulsion and energy storage partner for hybrid-electric ferries

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Leveraging ABB’s Onboard DC Grid power distribution system and proven drive technology, the new ferry design will optimize energy use, whether drawing on main engine power, battery power or a combination of the two. Also, a DC- and power-electronics-based power system provides a solid platform for digital solutions onboard a vessel.