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Eaton expands eMobility operations in Europe to support EV growth

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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. High-volume production is scheduled to begin in mid-2023.

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

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In Kecskemét (Hungary), a second plant under construction will be CO 2 -neutral. A key element of this change is the conversion of production micro-grids from an alternating current (AC) to a direct current (DC) architecture—“Industrial Smart DC Grids”. In Jawor (Poland), a new CO 2 -neutral engine plant is being built.

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Siemens and Valeo to form joint venture in high-voltage electric powertrains

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The joint-venture will be able to provide an extended range of products from hybrid drive-train modules and solutions, including electric motors, range-extenders, DC/DC converters, inverters and chargers, to a fully electrified powertrain. The project is subject to consultation of the employee representatives.

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Mercedes brings five new EVs to IAA Mobility

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It will be the first purely electrically powered production vehicle from the Kecskemét plant in Hungary. For AC and DC charging, the EQB is equipped as standard in Europe and the USA with a CCS (Combined Charging Systems) connector in the right-hand side panel. The vehicles for China are produced in Beijing.

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