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UK Consortium Develops New DC-DC Converter Technology

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Hard-switched dual-interleaved boost converter with IPT. A UK consortium led by technology consultancy Prodrive has developed a bi-directional DC-DC converter that can deliver a 600V output from a 380V source and maintain its output even when the source voltage drops to as little as 200V. Resources. James et al.

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Transphorm introduces Gallium Nitride diode; >99% efficient DC-DC boost converter

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is showcasing a GaN-based, dc-to-dc boost converter running at more than 99% efficiency. The company’s GaN-based power converters are designed with 600 Volt transistors and low loss power diodes, will come in industry-standard packages, and are designed for optimum high-frequency switching, lowest loss and highest efficiency.

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DOE to fund research to reduce costs of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) and Office of Electricity (OE) plan to fund (DE-FOA-0003241) research to drive innovation and reduce costs of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) voltage source converter (VSC) transmission systems.

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Vanner begins production of IAP2 accessory electrification system for Allison’s hybrid eGen Flex in 90 GILLIG hybrid buses

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Major components of IAP2 are: High Voltage Distribution Module (HVDM), a smart high voltage power distribution module in constant communication with the Allison eGen Flex Electric Hybrid System; Vanner Export Power Inverter (VEPI) converting 600VDC to 230VAC 3-Phase; Hybrid Beltless Alternator (HBA) converting 600VDC to 28VDC.

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

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These include the compact design of the drives, power electronics, and a resource-saving use of materials, which also makes the production of the drives more sustainable. High-voltage converters (DC-DC converters) play a central role in fuel cell-powered electric drives. New high voltage converter.

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Weichai Power acquires ARADEX AG; electric powertrain components

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ARADEX AG offers powerful design and development and system integration capabilities in terms of various CNC servo motor and servo driver, new energy commercial vehicle motor controller, motor, fuel cell DC/DC converter and other products. Both parties will collaborate to develop new energy commercial vehicle power system.

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JERA and Toyota deploy first large capacity Sweep Energy Storage System with second-life batteries

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That contributes to reducing costs and helps avoid power loss when converting from AC to DC by PCS, with the aim of improving effective energy use. By collecting used batteries and reusing resources, both companies hope to accelerate their efforts toward achieving a resource-recycling society.