Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2022

Renault Grou and Vitesco Technologies are entering a strategic partnership for the joint development and the production of power electronics in a “One Box” for electric and hybrid powertrains. The goal is to combine all components in one housing: the DC-DC converter, the on-board charger OBC and the inverter.

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Electric Driver

JANUARY 4, 2024

Welcome to our guide on DC Fast Charging! That’s where DC Fast Charging comes into play. DC Fast Charging, also known as Level 3 charging, is a game-changer when it comes to EV charging technology. Unlike traditional […] The post DC Fast Charging Explained appeared first on Electric Driver.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Prodrive has created the first 48V to 12V DC-DC converter targeted at the ISO/DIS 21780 standard for 48V automotive systems. Prodrive’s 48V to 12V DC-DC converter is configurable to suit automotive networks including CAN and FlexRay, and is available in multiple power options from 400W to 2.2kW to suit the application.

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Setec Powerr

JUNE 26, 2023

One common query is the impact of DC fast charging on battery lifespan. Understanding Battery Degradation Before diving into the specifics of DC fast charging, it’s essential to understand what battery degradation is. Fast DC charging uses higher power levels to recharge the battery more quickly. Not necessarily.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2022

to produce, develop and market DC-link capacitors. In the Rheinmetall PowerPack system for electrically powered vehicles, now in development, advanced DC-link capacitors from PolyCharge play an important role. PolyCharge was founded by Sigma Technologies to market the NanoLam technology.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Methanol fuel cell developer and manufacturer Blue World Technologies ( earlier post ) is starting limited production—the first step in commercializing its methanol fuel cell technology. The methanol fuel cell system is based on High-Temperature PEM technology and methanol to hydrogen reforming.

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Setec Powerr

JULY 26, 2023

In the bustling world of electric vehicle infrastructure, one decision holds significant implications for future viability and profitability: the choice between DC Fast Charging and Standard EV Charging Stations. Accelerated Return on Investment Yes, DC Fast Charging stations are more expensive to install than standard stations.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released a report it commissioned from Sonoma Technology, Inc. Authors: Jeff Houk, Joey Huang, Shih Ying Chang, and Doug Eisinger for Sonoma Technology. Benefits of state-level adoption of California medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

With a battery that recharges while driving, this technology provides extra torque at low engine speeds and lowers fuel consumption by up to 15% (from 126g of CO 2 /km on 3008 and from 128g of CO 2 /km on 5008). A DC voltage converter is used to transfer the electricity produced to the car's 12V network.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 11, 2024

British EV charging technology company Oomph has introduced the new Powerstream mobile 30 kW DC charger. It operates as a DC in/DC out mobile energy storage device, and can be mounted in the back of a light commercial vehicles (LCV) or manually wheeled around. The Powerstream is portable, and requires no installation.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Polestar will trial StoreDot’s “extreme fast charging” technology on its upcoming Polestar 5, enabling the addition of 100 miles of range in 5 minutes of charging. more… The post Polestar will trial StoreDot’s ~350kW DC-capable battery on Polestar 5 prototype appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2023

​ Optimus Technologies recently announced a $17.8-million The capital raise will fund the further development and deployment of Optimus’ Vector System, an advanced fuel system technology which enables medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines to operate on 100% biodiesel. The bolt-on technology installs in as few as 12 hours.

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

There are several levels of DC fast charging stations , each with different levels of power for different vehicles. DC Fast Charging currently offers the fastest charging capacity of all charging stations, but should you use it? What Is DC Fast Charging? DC Fast Charge is the third and most potent level of charge for EVs.

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Electric Cars Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Wallbox, a leading provider of EV charging and energy management solutions worldwide, announced the start of production for its UL certified DC fast EV charger, Supernova 180. This marks the product’s official launch onto the North American market.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Hyundai’s commitment aims to increase technical collaboration to better understand challenges and to collect and publish independently validated data from demonstrating fuel cell technologies and hydrogen infrastructure under real world operating conditions. Activities will also help support training and workforce development programs.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The project seeks to develop and commercialize the next generation of domestically manufactured DC Fast Charging (DCFC) technology in support of the federal government’s clean energy and climate priorities. —Ezana Mekonnen, Chief Technology Officer at Imagen.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We’re on the ground at Polestar Day in Santa Monica, where Polestar is going over its technology strategy for media, investors, and owners, with several new announcements and a chance for ride-alongs in their upcoming Polestar 3 and 4 vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2014

The Honda Smart Home US integrates a number of technologies, and is managed by Honda’s Home Energy Management System (HEMS). Among the technologies and green building concepts showcased in the Honda Smart Home US are: Solar photovoltaics (PV). DC-to-DC electric vehicle charging. Click to enlarge. Photo by Dorian Toy.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2023

Porsche has optimized and further developed its drive technology designed for road vehicles for use on the water. This enables the use of the automotive drive technology of the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) on which the future all-electric Macan will be based as the first Porsche model. The current Frauscher 858 Fantom Air.

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Setec Powerr

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This depends on the number of DC and AC chargers you plan to install and their capacity. DC chargers provide a higher amount of power to electric vehicles, hence requiring more from the grid. The competition for grid supply isn’t just from other DC fast-charging companies. How Much Power Do You Need? come into play.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2014

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. Electric (Battery) Power Electronics'

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2021

Power management company Eaton’s Vehicle Group has developed a series of 48-volt technologies to assist its global on- and off-highway commercial vehicle customers transitioning from traditional 12- and 24-volt vehicle systems to systems that include 48-volt architecture.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2020

Australia-based Tritium has introduced a new DC fast charger, the RT175-S smart charging system, which powers EVs to an 80% charge in 15 minutes on average. This advancement in charging technology streamlines and simplifies the charging experience, while improving customer data security.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

A UK consortium led by technology consultancy Prodrive has developed a bi-directional DC-DC converter that can deliver a 600V output from a 380V source and maintain its output even when the source voltage drops to as little as 200V. The Technology Strategy Board, UK supported this work. James et al. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2021

An innovative fuel cell system based on high-temperature proton exchange membrane (HTPEM) technology from Blue World Technologies ( earlier post ) is being constructed for testing at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Center in Aalborg, Denmark.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2014

ABB launched Terra 53 Z, its first high power DC fast charger that complies with the Chinese GB standard. With this high power DC fast charger compliant with the GB standard (rated power is up to 50kW), a 20-minute charging session could give a normal electric vehicle enough power to drive another 100 km. Earlier post.)

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Electrek

JANUARY 4, 2022

The upgrades are many for this new charger, which we consider to be one of the most important new technologies in the EV ecosystem. more… The post Wallbox Quasar 2 bidirectional V2H CCS-combo DC charger announced, turns EVs into huge Powerwall appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2020

Australia-based Tritium, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) DC fast charging technology, has launched its Plug and Charge solution, the first of its kind in the world available to the market. —James Kennedy, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder, Tritium. —James Kennedy. —James Kennedy.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2013

of America has begun US production of their UL-Certified DC Quick Chargers for Electric Vehicles, with the first production units shipping out of Milpitas, CA by late March. The DC Quick Charger is built to the CHAdeMO specification and allows EV owners to charge their electric vehicles in less than one hour. Fuji Electric Corp.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2021

The US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has licensed its high-power wireless charging technology for electric vehicles to HEVO. megawatts (1,500 kilowatts) per square meter—eight to 10 times higher than currently available technology. It’s not just about charging your vehicle really fast.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 24, 2023

Aptera has announced that its upcoming launch edition vehicle will come standard with DC fast charging, and is now technically capable of using Tesla Superchargers. While the Tesla charger was ideal for their use case, for the longest time, they lacked the ability to legally use it or the technology to charge with it at all.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2023

Technology group Wärtsilä will power the biggest battery electric ship yet built with its battery-electric propulsion system and waterjets. The vessel is a new ferry being built by Incat Tasmania and has been ordered by Incat’s long-term South American customer, Buquebús.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Vehicle Technologies Office estimates the cost of an electric vehicle lithium-ion battery pack declined 89% between 2008 and 2022 (using 2022 constant dollars). The decline in cost is due to improvements in battery technologies and chemistries, and an increase in manufacturing volume. Source: DOE.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

PACCAR is collaborating with Faith Technologies and Schneider Electric to provide a charging infrastructure package solution for customers that purchase battery electric Kenworth and Peterbilt heavy- and medium-duty trucks in the United States and Canada. PACCAR electric charger with Kenworth K270E and Peterbilt Model 220EV trucks.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2019

Power management company Eaton is partnering with global technology company KPIT to support the development of next-generation electrified mobility technologies for Eaton’s eMobility business unit ( earlier post ). —Jeff Lowinger, president, eMobility, Eaton. Europe, India and Asia-Pacific. Eaton posted 2018 sales of $21.6

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2018

Delphi Technologies PLC, a leader in vehicle propulsion technologies, has invested in PolyCharge America, Inc, a start-up established to commercialize a new capacitor technology. This technology helps to make high-power inverters smaller, lighter and more tolerant to high temperatures. Delphi Technologies, a $4.5

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