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Eaton to supply DC-DC converters for new heavy-duty battery-electric truck

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Power management company Eaton’s eMobility business has been awarded a contract to supply a 24-to-12-volt DC-DC converter for use in a commercial heavy-duty battery electric vehicle (BEV) that will power accessories, such as antilock brakes and lighting.

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TeraWatt Infrastructure breaks ground on EV charging site for light-duty fleets near LAX

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TeraWatt Infrastructure hosted a groundbreaking event in Inglewood, California for a new charging site for light-duty fleets in the LA area. The multi-tenant Inglewood site is slated to be operational in early 2024 and will feature 26 DC Fast Chargers, as well as a driver amenities building.

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Event: 2023 Consumer Electronics Show

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Event: 2023 Consumer Electronics Show. CES, the Consumer Electronic Show, has become a key event to announce automotive news, especially with a technology focus. The post Event: 2023 Consumer Electronics Show first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Automotive Gamechangers from Las Vegas. Story by John Faulkner.

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SAE International announces 2017 symposium to discuss emissions control for light duty vehicles; Tier 3 regs

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SAE International will host the “ SAE 2017 Light Duty Emissions Control Symposium ,” 23-24 January 2017, at the Washington DC Convention Center. The symposium will provide attendees with the opportunity to experience presentations and share in discussions regarding emissions control of both diesel and gasoline light duty vehicles.

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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

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This keeps the technology operating in the event of a blackout or power outage, allowing EV customers to charge their vehicles and get home. Additionally, the chargers can serve as a resource for first responders who may need to quickly relocate the transportable units to provide power in the event of an emergency.

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Ford recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles; high voltage battery main contactors may overheat

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In the defective vehicles, DC fast charging and repeated wide-open pedal events can cause the high voltage battery main contactors to overheat. If the contactors weld closed while driving, a powertrain malfunction warning light illuminates on the next drive cycle, along with a no-start condition.

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Event: City of Los Angeles Taking Green To the Streets

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The plug-in hybrid Elgin Broom Bear sweepers already have nicknames–borrowed from the Australian hard rock band AC/DC–Angus and Malcolm. Other speakers at the event included Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Krekorian and Congressman Tony Cardenas. ” Rocking Plug-Ins.