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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. Click to enlarge.

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First pictures of Hyundai’s Inster compact electric SUV. Could this be Australia’s cheapest EV?

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The Inster shares dimensions and much of its design with the petrol-powered Hyundai Casper, a model sold in Korea since 2021. This would mean a likely DC charge time of 30 minutes to go from 10 to 80 percent. Pixel graphics make up the EV’s turn signals and tail lamps.

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Alfa Bravo! Milano compact SUV is first electric car from Alfa Romeo. Expected here in 2025

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A large light bar interlinks the tail-lamps. There will also be a petrol-powered mild-hybrid called Ibrida but we won’t worry about that here. Both Milano EVs are front-wheel drive and come powered by a 54kWh battery that is compatible with DC charging up to 100kW. There’s also eight-colour ambient lighting.

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Game-changer! 2024 Porsche Macan EV delivers 911-beating acceleration and epic driving range

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And whereas high performance rivals from the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus and Volvo currently rely on petrol propulsion, Porsche has switched to electricity for the new Macan. An 800V architecture allows DC charging up to 270kW for a 10 to 80 per cent charge in as little as 21 minutes.

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Delta Electronics Targeting Electric Powertrain Market; Series Hybrid Test Vehicle On the Road

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Taiwan-based Delta Group , the world’s largest provider of switching power supplies and DC brushless fans, as well as a major supplier of power management solutions, components, visual displays, industrial automation, networking products, and renewable energy solutions, is entering the electric powertrain market. Photo: Business Wire.

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Skoda reveals $40,000 Epiq entry-level electric SUV launching in 2025

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At the front and rear there’s a pair of striking T-shaped rear lamps while the front grille itself is a smooth dark panel with a small vertical LED light element strip stretching across it. Charging will be at a rate of up to 125kW using a fast DC charger with a 10 to 80 per cent top-up taking around 20 minutes. 2025 Skoda Epiq.

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2024 Audi Q5 55 TFSIe plug-in hybrid EV review

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There’s 20-inch alloy wheels (no spare wheel), tri-zone ventilation, a mix of real and fake leather, 360-degree camera, smart key entry, panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, heated front seats, 30-colour ambient lighting and a 10-speaker sound system. Roof rails are standard on the SUV but are deleted for the Sportback. All get a 12.3-inch

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