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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

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At SEMA360, Chevrolet will showcase a 1977 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. The new K5 Blazer-E retains as much of the stock Blazer as possible; approximately 90% of the new parts installed for the eCrate package are factory components from the Chevrolet Bolt EV. eCrate Installer Certification Program.

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Hitachi Automotive Systems delivers compact, high-output inverters and DC/DC converters for Mercedes Benz S500 PLUG-IN HYBRID

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has begun to supply Daimler AG with compact, high-output inverters and DC/DC converters for use in Daimler’s first plug-in hybrid—the S500 PLUG-IN HYBRID ( earlier post ) and S550 PLUG-IN HYBRID Long being marketed in Europe this autumn and Japan this month, respectively. Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.

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Walmart is rolling out its ‘coast-to-coast’ network of DC fast chargers

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Photo: Walmart Walmart is kicking off plans to build and remodel hundreds of stores in the US – and those plans include installing DC fast chargers. DC fast charger installation is included in that plan. It already has almost 1,300 DC fast-charging stations at more than 280 US stores. Let the mega rollout begin.

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

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A palletized MPG to power military camps and installations quietly and efficiently. GM HYDROTEC and Renewable Innovations’ Mobile Power Generator can fast-charge EVs without having to expand the grid or install permanent charge points in places where there is only a temporary need for power. Retail EV Charging Stations.

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ZF presents new e-drives for passenger cars and commercial vehicles

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Such highly efficient cooling significantly increases performance with the same weight and installation space. The braided winding technology developed by ZF, a further development of the hairpin winding, enables a total of 10% less installation space. New high voltage converter. E-Motor Stator with new braided winding.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. You may make use of electric power without buying a new automobile by converting your current vehicle to an electric one. Although DC kits are less priced, they might not be as effective. by this converter kit.

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SpaceX to ramp its Tesla Powerpack installations at its Starbase facility

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The batteries, on the other hand, would be Tesla Powerpack units, similar to those used in South Australia’s Hornsdale Power Reserve, an installation that was once considered the world’s largest battery. . Each Powerpack features 16 individual battery pods , each one being equipped with an isolated DC-DC converter.