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

Green Car Congress

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. —Mark Willows, Prodrive electrical systems and control specialist.

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Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Huge Money Savings

Plug In India

In the blog/video, we bust this myth and we show how petrol scooters cost same as electric scooters and you always save money when it comes to total cost of ownership when using an EV. There are more expensive variants in the petrol scooter world. You guys must be shocked at the prices of petrol scooters. These are mid range.

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Beijing show: Benz rips the covers off 432kW 3.0-tonne electric G-Class and it’s coming to Australia

EV Central

That very symbol of petrol-driven excess the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has gone electric. It also has a claimed DC fast charging rate up top 200kW and 11kW AC charging. The G580 uses a modified version of the orthodox G-Class’ ladder frame and is visually similar externally to the facelift revealed for the petrol model in March.

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Why NetGain motors are the best for EV conversions.

EVolution

We are thrilled to announce that Evolution is now the premier and only dealer for NetGain Motors in Victoria. So, what are NetGain Motors and why are they the right choice for your conversion project? NetGain are probably most famous for two of their high-performance motors, the Hyper and TransWarP systems.

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Volkswagen to offer 48V mild hybrid version of eighth-generation Golf in 2019

Green Car Congress

The company is offering a first look at the future of electrified drive systems as part of the 39 th International Vienna Motor Symposium. The starter generator receives the necessary voltage via the battery and the 12-V power supply receives the required voltage via the DC/DC converter.

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

EV Central

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. The Macan 4 is priced from $133,700 plus on-road costs and gets a dual motor drivetrain that makes 300kW and 650Nm.

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2024 Subaru Solterra review: Can this electric SUV tackle the Tesla Model Y with some bush bashing nous?

EV Central

As well a different grille the Solterra has one other big point of difference from the bZ4X: it’s only available as a dual-motor all-wheel drive, whereas many rivals (including the bZ4X) also offer two-wheel drive versions. Charging can be done at up to 150kW at a DC outlet for a 0-80 percent charge in about half an hour.

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