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Researchers developing DC micro smart grid for charging EV fleets; Li-ion, redox flow batteries and renewables

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This year will see the installation of a photovoltaic unit and a small wind power system at the Fraunhofer Institute Center Stuttgart IZS, where up to 30 electric vehicles at a time can recharge at AC charge spots in the Fraunhofer Campus parking garage. A 30-meter-tall wind turbine delivers 10 kW. — Dipl.-Ing

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Electric Vehicle Initiative Launched at Clean Energy Ministerial in Washington DC

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At the Clean Energy Ministerial in Washington, DC, 19-20 July, ministers reaffirmed their commitment to previously-announced targets for the deployment of electric vehicles, which the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates will create global market momentum leading to at least 20 million electric vehicles on the road worldwide by 2020.

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QM Power and University of Kentucky demonstrate 50 kW/liter electric motor; DOE 2025 power density goal

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The PM-free castellated rotor, modular stator, segmented PMs, and concentrated toroidal windings are the key features. In addition, since both the PMs and armature windings are placed on the stator and there is no overlapping between them, the design and implementation of the cooling system are simplified. Essakiappan S.,

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Rheinmetall setting up JV with PolyCharge for DC-link capacitors; taking 13% stake

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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. —eliminating the need for extruded films, film metallization, and capacitor winding.

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BorgWarner supplying dual inverters and iDM220 integrated drive module to Chinese OEMs

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Production for the GWM dual inverter is currently underway, with and without a DC/DC converter option, which was launched on several 2021 GWM models. The project with the other major Chinese OEM is planned for 2023 models. BorgWarner’s dual inverter range combines different power electronic technologies into one compact package.

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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

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The units are built to withstand extreme weather—holding up against winds up to 120 mph and floods up to 9.5 Electrify America LLC, the largest open DC fast charging network in the US, is investing $2 billion over 10 years in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure, education and access.

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A wind farm in Texas will help power Rivian’s Adventure Network

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Rivian will power its DC fast-charging network with renewable energy company RWE’s Champion Wind farm in Texas.

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