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EVgo and GM open 1,000th DC fast-charging stall

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First announced in 2020 and expanded upon in 2021, the collaboration will lead to the development and installation of 3,250 DC fast-charging stalls in major metro markets. EVgo and General Motors have surpassed 1,000 fast charging stalls as part of their collaboration to expand fast-charging infrastructure.

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Lexus adds 2024 RX 450H+ plug-in hybrid to the lineup; starting at $70,080

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Building on the all-new redesign of its RX crossover vehicle last year, Lexus is adding the anticipated plug-in hybrid to the electrified lineup: the 2024 Lexus RX 450h+. A high-output, high-efficiency system designed to reduce power loss when converting from AC power to DC power results in faster charging times. kW Onboard Charger.

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Vitesco Technologies reduces emissions in high-voltage hybrid vehicles with electrical catalyst heating; new DC/DC converter

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With a new DC/DC converter, the heating discs of the electrically heated EMICAT catalyst ( earlier post ) can now also be supplied with electricity in high-voltage vehicles. EMICAT heated catalyst and the new DC/DC converter. The challenge of plug-in hybrids: CO 2 efficiency and low cold engine start emissions.

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Volvo Construction Equipment making its 48V DC charging protocol public

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Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making available its 48V DC protocol for electric charging solutions in a bid to accelerate electrification and make it easier for customers with a multi-branded fleet. This enables other OEMs and suppliers to use it in the development of their own charging solutions for compact machines.

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Mercedes launches new plug-in hybrid S 580 e; Gen4 hybrid system, 100 km electric range

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Mercedes-Benz is launching the new S 580 e plug-in hybrid, with which the fourth generation of the hybrid drive system is celebrating its premiere in the S-Class. The plug-in hybrid is available to order, in both short and long wheelbase versions, with price starting at €123,736 (US$146,000). S 580 e combined fuel consumption: 1.5-1.1

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Mercedes-Maybach launches its first plug-in hybrid model, initially in China

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Mercedes‑Maybach has launched its first plug-in hybrid: the Mercedes‑Maybach S 580. With our first plug-in hybrid model, we are combining the luxury experience typical of Maybach with emission-free local driving when in electric driving mode. We will present our first fully electric model as early as 2023.

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Hitachi Automotive Systems delivers compact, high-output inverters and DC/DC converters for Mercedes Benz S500 PLUG-IN HYBRID

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has begun to supply Daimler AG with compact, high-output inverters and DC/DC converters for use in Daimler’s first plug-in hybrid—the S500 PLUG-IN HYBRID ( earlier post ) and S550 PLUG-IN HYBRID Long being marketed in Europe this autumn and Japan this month, respectively. Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.

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