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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.
BYD has announced that it has begun rolling out its next-generation 1000-volt hyper-fast DC chargers that can top up vehicles at the incredible rate of 1000kW. That means for EV users future top-ups will be at least on par with a refill of petrol at your local servo. The post BYDs Mega break-through!
litre petrol engine to make 321kW, about double the power of most diesel-powered utes. The petrol engine can also add power above about 70km/h but is predominantly used as a generator to extend the driving range to about 800km (there’s a 60-litre fuel tank). Key to that interest is the plug-in hybrid electric system (PHEV).
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litre petrol engine, but only the electric motor turns the SUV’s rear wheels. Bonuses include reduced electric charging time due to the smaller battery, while topping up with petrol takes even less time. 30 mins REEV: 30-80% DC fast charging in approx. 18 mins BEV: 30-80% AC charging in approx.
And, of course, the Atto 3 now represents solid value against hybrid and petrol SUVs from Toyota, Mazda, Nissan and others. While performance is modest by EV standards the Atto 3 is zippier than most of its petrol-powered rivals. Charging can be done at up to 88kW on a DC fast charger or 7kW for a home wallbox.
The mid-sized five-seat SUV can cover up to 180km on electricity before reverting to its petrol engine. The best part is the plug-in hybrid system, which relies more on electrons than petrol. litre turbocharged petrol engine musters a modest 110kW and 230Nm. At 2075kg the H6GT is 395kg heavier than the petrol-only model.
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. The basic interaction of different energy sources—electricity, petrol, diesel and natural gas—represents a paradigm shift at Volkswagen.
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Already confirmed for the right-hand drive UK market, the C-HR+ is a look-alike for the petrol C-HR sold in Australia already, but is actually a ground-up all-new EV Offered with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive powertrains, the headline news is Toyota’s latest SUV will be capable of covering up to 600km on a single charge.
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Its 64kWh batterys charge speed is up to 100kW using public DC stations. Another negative is its DC charging port is the Japanese CHAdeMO plug, which isnt always found at public stations. There are range extender versions with a little two-cylinder petrol engine, but city dwellers should target the full EV.
The petrol engine makes 205kW and can extend the driving range for journeys beyond a few hundred kilometres. When it comes time to charge the 9X uses a 900V DC charging system. The Zeekr 9X has 42,242 laser engravings around the lights to create a starry night effect.
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litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine with a front-mounted e-motor that produces 200kW and 315Nm of torque. Choose the entry Sealion 8 DM-I and the plug-in hybrid comes with a 19kWh battery that, like the DM-P, can be fast DC charged at up to 71kW, with a 30 to 80 percent top up taking around 30 minutes.
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For the first time, the popular H6 will include plug-in technology, as well as orthodox ICE and petrol-electric hybrid. Thanks to a DC fast-charging capability, a 30 to 80 per cent top up at a rate of up to 34kW takes 28 minutes, or less than three hours using an AC home charger at a rate of 6.6kW. It’s $1000 cheaper than before.
But what happens when you swap out the mighty V6 or the bi-turbo four-cylinder for a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain? litre turbo-petrol engine, e-motor and 11.8kWh battery pack, along with a carryover 10-speed auto and dual-range 4×4 system with locking rear diff to cap things off. As a diesel. SCORE: 3.5/5
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In addition, a DC/DC converter is used to supply the 12V onboard electrical system with its required voltage. In phases of battery regeneration (during braking) or coasting (with anticipatory deceleration), only the E-motor is active; drag torque losses are reduced by disengaging the petrol engine via a separation clutch.
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Then on the weekend there’s opportunity to load up the family and kit (careful not to exceed that 535kg) and enjoy off-roading with no need for petrol nor diesel. four-cylinder turbo petrol’s backed by an electric motor, delivering 300kW and 750Nm combined if there’s juice in the battery. seconds to 100km/h.
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The charging stations are going to operate like a petrol pump here we can see how petrol pumps were operating like petrol pumps charging stations will be the limitless and everlasting business potential in India, charging stations are on their way to expanding and grabbing the global market in the coming years.
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litre four-cylinder petrol as a generator to top up the battery once it runs flat. Mirroring the C10 EV, the new range-extender version can be topped-up using an AC and DC charger. Find a DC fast charger and a 30-80 per cent top-up takes just 18 minutes. 2025 Leapmotor C10 REEV. 100km and emissions pegged at 21g/km respectively.
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It shares an all-new platform with the purely petrol Outlander version. litre combustion petrol engine allied with twin electric motors, a 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack and all-wheel-drive. For a plug-in hybrid it is, but those prices are some $15,000 more than the equivalent Outlander petrol versions. Is it good value?
The high-voltage configuration also enables high-power 250 kW DC charging, delivering up to 400 kilometers (248 miles) of range in 15 minutes. When connected to a compatible bidirectional DC charging station, the vehicle becomes an energy storage device that could, for example, store solar power for use later. Bidirectional charging.
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