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Consortium successfully runs silicon carbide multiport DC-DC converter in EV

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Silicon Carbide multiport DC-DC converter fitted to the Tata Vista EV. A consortium led by motorsport and technology company Prodrive has successfully run a silicon carbide-based multiport DC-DC converter in an electric car. A key aspect of the converter is the use of silicon carbide devices. Click to enlarge.

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Top 5 electric vehicles books you must read

Electric Vehicles India

Electric and Hybrid Vehicles. The Electric and Hybrid Vehicles book covers diagnostics and case studies. It discusses the different types of electric vehicle, costs and emissions, and the charging infrastructure and hybrid and electric vehicles. Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle (Tab Green Guru Guides).

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Honda to participate in F1 from 2026 season as power unit supplier for Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant team

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Specifically, the 2026 regulations require a reduction of engine output while tripling the output of the energy recovery system (ERS), which recovers kinetic energy under certain situations such as braking, and converts it into electrical energy. This will result in maximum power output that is roughly even between the engine and motor.

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Ricardo Software adds new advanced electrification features to software suite with release 2019.1

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This advanced product enables users to model conventional to highly complex vehicle system models—including hybrid and battery electric, conventional, as well as novel powertrain vehicles. Some of the most notable enhancements are to the IGNITE complete vehicle system modeling and simulation package. With the 2019.1

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

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Harley-Davidson, the legendary and revered American manufacturer of motorcycles, announced that it is establishing LiveWire as a separate electric motorcycle brand on July 8,2021, just in time for the first of nine outdoor International Motorcycle Shows. I’ve always wondered how Harley would market its silent motorcycles.

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Updated Gen7 BMW 5 Series sedan introduces new 48V MHEV system, more powerful PHEV

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The MY2021 models feature improvements in exterior and interior design, aerodynamics and technology, plus the introduction of a new 48-volt mild hybrid system and a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain. 48-Volt mild hybrid technology for six-cylinder engine models. 48-Volt mild hybrid technology for six-cylinder engine models.

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Green Motorsports: IndyCar Switches to Cleaner Cars & Fuel

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Hybrid Power. IndyCar will make the switch to hybrid gasoline-electric engines with the 2024 race season, joining F1 and IMSA , two race series that already use hybrid systems. While this is more environmentally friendly than a hybrid engine, don’t expect this technology to be the preferred propulsion system in the near future.

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