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JUNE 17, 2023

The engine will benefit from a new internal architecture, combining three main components: the DC/DC converter that converts the battery’s 400V into 12V the battery charger the accessory box that manages power distribution

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2023

An internally funded SwRI project modified a commercial tribology testing machine to more effectively analyze the friction and wear associated with lubricants formulated for electric vehicles. An inverter takes the direct current (DC) voltage input from the batteries and converts it to the AC power required to operate the vehicle’s motor.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Thanks to sophisticated internal interfaces, the new, extremely compact design allows system or component adaptations to be made with little effort. High-voltage converters (DC-DC converters) play a central role in fuel cell-powered electric drives. New high voltage converter. Integrated differential gear.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2020

To convert an historic Bulli over to a drive system producing zero emissions, VWCV engineers and designers formed a team along with drive system experts from Volkswagen Group Components and the eClassics company, which specialises in electric car conversions. The battery is charged via an AC charger with charging power of 2.3

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2019

The technology comprises a 48-volt battery, a Mild Hybrid Starter Generator (MHSG) and LDC converter (Low Voltage DC/DC). In addition to the 48V electrical system, the vehicle is equipped with the conventional 12V electrical system, which is connected via the DC/DC converter to the 48V system.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2022

Intended to help retail fuel stations add more affordable DC fast-charging capability, the EMPOWER rapid charger will help deploy necessary fast charging without significant investment in nonrecoverable electrical infrastructure upgrades, like larger feed wires, transformers and potentially new substations. Retail EV Charging Stations.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

This includes EV charging community projects, such as installing charge stations within multi-unit housing, hosting community-led demonstrations that address barriers to EV adoption and lowering costs for direct current (DC) fast charging equipment. AOI 3: Reducing the Cost of DC Fast Charging Equipment. BorgWarner Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2022

Marelli presented the platform for the first time at the International VDI Congress “Dritev” (Drivetrain Transmission Electrification in Vehicles), held in Baden Baden, Germany, on 6-7 July. Marelli has developed a new platform of 800V Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverters.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Siemens and BMW are developing a flexible rapid charging system to make it possible to use the same socket to charge up electric cars on either direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC). The system utilizes plugs standardized for AC charging that have been modified to accommodate DC rapid charging. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2020

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.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

High-surface-area flat-wire windings minimize internal resistance at high frequencies and allow space savings and higher current ratings. The DPQ3535/T150 series offers a range of inductance values, from 3.3 µH to 22 µH. Maximum saturation current ranges from 28 to 152 amps at 150° C. The DPQ3535/T150 measures (HWD) 33×38.7×38.2

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2019

Scott Adams, senior vice president, eMobility, who spoke at AutoMobili-D, part of the 2019 North American International Auto Show, said that Eaton’s inverters can be tailored to a wide range of customer requirements and applications.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Lunaz’ engineers will take existing conventionally bodied Range Rover classics and convert them to what the firm is calling ‘Safari Specification’ as part of the full bare metal restoration and re-engineering process. The internal combustion engine and associated systems are then removed and the chassis is prepared for electrification.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Two factors are driving the recovery, notably low automotive inventory that will result in new car growth next year, combined with stimulus packages designed to benefit the ailing car sector while favoring the switch to electric and hybrid cars, which are typically more expensive than equivalent internal combustion-driven models.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

VePoint’s VPID integrated inverter and DC/DC converter. The Siemens Drive Technologies Division has signed a cooperation agreement with Semikron International in order to intensify future collaboration between the two in power electronics for electric vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Visedo, a Finnish manufacturer specializing in electric powertrains and components, has secured a financing package of €20 million (US$21 million) to support its international growth plans. Visedo has a broad, international client base, with exports to Europe and Asia representing 90% of its sales.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 22, 2024

A standard 22-kw AC onboard charger can recharge the pack in an estimated five hours, while optional DC fast charging can do the same in 90 minutes (likely less time for the more typical 80% charge). The company didn’t reveal the curb weight of this example.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The usage of primary aluminum intensive, extrusions and rolled products will be significantly higher than seen in internal combustion engine vehicles today. Plug-in hybrid and full battery electric vehicles use 25-27% more aluminum than the typical internal combustion engine car today, according to CRU.

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Teslarati

MAY 10, 2022

Each Powerpack features 16 individual battery pods , each one being equipped with an isolated DC-DC converter. The batteries are also fitted with an internal liquid cooling and heating system that provides precision temperature control.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

The UK has been a hotbed for exciting new green technologies in recent months, and now a consortium led by technology consultancy Prodrive has developed a bi-directional DC-DC converter with the ability to deliver a 600V output from a 380V source. The work has also received support from the Technology Strategy Board.

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AUGUST 7, 2012

A consortium of companies—Intelligent Energy, Lotus Engineering, TRW Conekt and London Taxi International—put forward a proposal to develop hydrogen fuel cell taxicabs and approached the British Government for research support and funding. The UQM PowerPhase Pro 100 electric motor provides power to the rear wheels of the vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2022

They can be used to convert AC power into DC power, and in this project, divert damaging high voltage away from sensitive grid transformers. Commonly, solar panel converters and electric car charging infrastructure can handle 1,200 or 1,700 volts, he added.

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 7, 2023

An electric vehicle is a type of vehicle that uses one or more electric motors for propulsion instead of an internal combustion engine that runs on fossil fuels like gasoline or diesel. BEVs do not have an internal combustion engine and produce zero tailpipe emissions. . #2 What are electric vehicles and what are their classifications?

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

As previously announced ( earlier post ), Volvo Buses will officially launch the new plug-in 7900 Electric Hybrid bus at the International IAA Commercial Vehicles show in September. The DC/DC unit replaces the conventional alternator. Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid with overhead conductive charging station and pantograph extended.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2020

SAE International has published the first global standard that specifies, in a single document, both the electric vehicle and supply equipment (EVSE) ground-system requirements for wireless charging of electric vehicles (EV). SAE J2954 Functional Elements Chart.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2018

The company is offering a first look at the future of electrified drive systems as part of the 39 th International Vienna Motor Symposium. The starter generator receives the necessary voltage via the battery and the 12-V power supply receives the required voltage via the DC/DC converter. when the vehicle slows down.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

SAE International published SAE J2954 Recommended Practice (RP), providing the first worldwide specification for wireless power transfer (WPT) for electric vehicles up to 11 kW power levels (WPT 3). Following the previous Technical Information Report J2954, with power levels up to WPT 2 (7.7 Earlier post.).

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 22, 2023

Singh, a power-electronics engineer, has been working to replace the internal combustion engines used in the company’s equipment with hybrid (diesel-electric) and all-electric versions. There he was involved in R&D projects on power quality control converters and renewable energy systems. John Deere, headquartered in Moline, Ill.,

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2012

International Rectifier introduced a new 600V automotive grade IGBT platform—COOLiRIGBT—for use in a wide range of fast switching applications for electric (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) including on-board DC-DC converters, motor drives, and battery chargers. The new Gen.

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Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 5, 2021

International automakers like Toyota and Hyundai motor, and India’s Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, KPIT technologies have shown interest in the initiative. NTPC is planning to procure such vehicles for pilot projects.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 17, 2010

The UK has another exciting innovation to boast of as automotive technology company Prodrive leads a consortium to develop a flexible DC-DC converter for electric and hybrid vehicles. The movement has [.].

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2014

The reactants are then converted into hydrogen, carbon dioxide, steam and carbon monoxide, with a reaction temperature of more than 400 ?C. Further, since no combustion takes place, the noise level is reduced ( 30%, after DC/DC), making fuel cost low compared to traditional diesel-fueled APU solutions.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2019

Further enhancements include new powertrain libraries to support motorcycle development, both conventional and electric, as well as for powertrain auxiliaries such as DC converters, starters and alternators. With the 2019.1

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2020

Delta is dedicated to enabling low-carbon green transportation by providing EV powertrain solutions and power electronics products, including traction inverters, traction motors, on-board chargers, DC/DC converters, and EV charging solutions to the market.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2020

Direct-current (DC) charging system at max. It is a permanently excited synchronous machine as an internal rotor. For direct-current (DC) charging at 24 kW, the battery can be charged from 10-80% SoC in around 25 minutes. The new compact vehicles with EQ Power feature: Electric operating ranges of 71-79 km (NEDC).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2009

FEV’s internal development project converting a Dodge Caliber to a full ReEV was designed to demonstrate its full spectrum of capabilities in hybrid engineering. The energy storage system consists of a 20 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack that operates at 346V, with a Delphi DC/DC converter. Vehicle build.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Both companies are participating in the SAE International J2954 standardization effort for wireless power transfer. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) WiTricity’s DRIVE system is able to maximize efficiency and power delivery over a broad range of parking alignment, battery voltage, and power conditions.

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