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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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Brussels plant kicks off production for the new Audi Q8 e-tron

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The site switched to green power back in 2012. The electric traction motors for production are transported from Hungary to Brussels by green freight. After acquiring it, Audi Brussels converted the plant to produce the Audi A1, a new addition to the Audi model range at the time. 2018 saw the birth of the Audi e-tron.

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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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The preparations for exclusively green electricity for a climate-friendly production in Europe are already well advanced. In Kecskemét (Hungary), a second plant under construction will be CO 2 -neutral. According to its slogan— digital, flexible, green—it will set standards within the worldwide automobile production.

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Teijin Frontier to acquire J.H. Ziegler; addressing EV demand

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the Teijin Group’s fiber and products converting company, agreed to acquire J.H. The company operates five facilities globally, including three in Germany and one each in Hungary and China, and employs approximately 400 staff. Teijin Frontier Co., Ziegler will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Teijin Frontier.

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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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DAF Putting LF Hybrid Truck Into Production; Eaton Hybrid System

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In practice, this is enough to drive in and out of the green zones in city centers. In addition to the battery pack, DAF hybrid technology consists of a current transformer that converts the alternating current supplied by the generator to direct current for the batteries. The LF Hybrid is also fitted with a start/stop system.

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