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ZF presents EVbeat concept vehicle with prototype of new 800-volt electric drive; compact, lightweight and efficient

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The EVSys800 used in the concept is a modular 800-volt drive and consists of SiC power electronics, the electric motor and a reduction gearbox. A propane-based 800-volt heat pump also requires significantly less energy. This is pre-filled and hermetically sealed and is therefore maintenance-free. EVSys800 e-drive.

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BHP, Caterpillar, and Finning to replace haul truck fleet at world’s largest copper mine with 798 AC electric-drive trucks

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The 798 AC is also available with a high-altitude arrangement that prevents deration at altitude and offers simplified maintenance and repair. The Cat AC drive is a high voltage system (2,600 volts) that operates at lower current than most competitors’ systems. It houses the evaporative-cooled modular IGBTs and motor controls.

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The F-150 Lightning Shows Us How To Make EV Maintenance Easier

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To quickly recap: His 12-volt battery went dead (“flat” […]. A few days ago, James May put out a video showing us a minor problem he ran into that became something a lot more serious, and it can teach us something important about EVs: some of them are a lot harder to work on than others.

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Na-ion battery developer Faradion collaborating with battery manufacturer AMTE Power

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Faradion’s patented zero-volt technology enables the Ultra Safe product to offer safer transportation and maintenance options for customers and users. AMTE Power has branded its sodium-ion product “Ultra Safe” due to its improved safety and enhanced thermal stability.

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OnStar Launching Website for Chevy Volt Owners

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OnStar is launching MyVolt.com, a new website that will give Chevrolet Volt owners the ability to remotely access operational information specific to their vehicle and control various functions of their car. The new website leverages OnStar’s real-time data connection to enhance the overall Volt ownership experience.

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Enefit VOLT Transforms into a New Charging Network Using Driivz Technology

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Enefit VOLT, the largest electric vehicle fast charging network in Estonia, selected Driivz, the leading EV charging and energy management software platform provider, to optimize its network operations and provide excellent EV charging experiences to EV drivers. Driivz has proven to be a valued partner and a trusted advisor.

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The 580 EV is powered by a 480-volt, 90 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged by any 220-volt/three-phase connection. Electric motors, on the other hand, have instantaneous torque and peak torque available at every operating speed. —Eric Zieser, director — global compact equipment product line, CASE.