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Transphorm to demonstrate 99% efficiency power switching with a 1200V GaN power transistor at ISPSD 2022

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Partially funded by the ARPA-E CIRCUITS program ( earlier post ), Transphorm is developing the technology for electric vehicle mobility and infrastructure power systems as well as industrial and renewable energy systems. Early results show notably low leakage with a breakdown voltage of greater than 1400 volts. —Dr.

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GM expands EV first responder training efforts in US and Canada

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This program, though directly focused on responders, also benefits drivers involved in incidents, where every second matters, and is a continuation of GM-led education efforts that began more than a decade ago with the introduction of the Chevrolet Volt.

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NASCAR Unveils Electric Race Car Prototype

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The energy is supplied by a 78-kilowatt-hour liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery, operating at 756 volts, though the specific battery chemistry remains a closely guarded secret. Eleftheria Kontou, University of Illinois In its sustainability efforts, NASCAR lags well behind Formula One, its largest rival atop the world’s motorsports hierarchy.

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General Motors Kicks Off National Electric Vehicle Training Tour For First Responders

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cutter to remove the roof off of a pre-production Chevrolet Volt. Using a pre-production example of the Chevrolet Volt as a teaching tool, General Motors launched a nationwide electric vehicle training tour and outreach project for emergency personnel this week at the 2010 Fire-Rescue International Conference in Chicago.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

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Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany. GM produces the Chevy Volt and GMC Hummer EV and is preparing its 2023 launch of the Silverado EV.)

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Behind the Wheel, Under the Hood of Rivian's R1T

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The industry-first “Gear Tunnel” is a cavernous, side–to-side cargo hold behind the passenger cab, only possible because there’s no internal-combustion powertrain. USB ports, 12-volt and 110-volt outlets are sprinkled through the cabin and cargo bed, topped with a power tonneau cover to keep cargo safe. foot cargo bed.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige

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Since that term is often used in the automotive industry to denote hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles as well as EVs, we will use the term EV within this review.] Utilizing both 400- and 800-volt charging, the slowest is by a standard 120V household plug that delivers a full charge in about 68 hours. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery.