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onsemi and Magna sign strategic agreements, invest in SiC manufacturing for growing EV market

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By integrating onsemi’s industry-leading EliteSiC MOSFET technology, Magna eDrive systems can offer better cooling performance and faster acceleration and charging rates, improving efficiency and increasing the range of electric vehicles (EVs). Inverter for high-voltage EVs.

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GM launches GM Energy business unit with Ultium Home, Ultium Commercial

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General Motors introduced Ultium Home and Ultium Commercial, which in combination with the existing Ultium Charge 360, create an ecosystem of energy management products and services that will be housed under a new business unit called GM Energy.

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3 things I learned road tripping across 12 states in our Tesla Model 3

Electrek

We got our Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, estimated range of 267 miles, in June 2021. It did great, so when it came time to head cross country with our two cats from Florida to New Hampshire over three days, we decided to give it a go. Last autumn, we took it on its first long voyage – 10 hours round trip to Florida.

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U.S. Mint Honors Game Developer Ralph Baer

Cars That Think

The New Hampshire American Innovation coin, which recognizes the first in-home video game console, mimics an arcade token. On the other side, the words New Hampshire and Player 1 are engraved on a stamped background. Baer's Brown Box on display at the Innovation Wing at the Smithsonian Institution, in Washington, D.C.

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6 Podcasts About the Joys and Perils of the Great Outdoors

Baua Electric

One’s definition of an adventure can vary dramatically, and that’s reflected in the broad range of subjects here. Starter episode: “Way, Way Too Close to a Whale” This NPR staple explores stories about the natural world and our interactions with it, hosted by Nate Hegyi, a reporter with New Hampshire Public Radio.

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Owners of aging Teslas, this new bespoke warranty plan is for you

Baua Electric

The plan offers three coverage levels, and costs range from around $40 to $120 per month. Amber currently operates in Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Tennessee, and it plans to extend to other states soon. Amber also announced the close of its $3.18

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Prius Plug-In eligibile for a $1,500 California consumer incentive plus $2,500 Federal tax credit

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With its Lithium-ion power and extended electric vehicle mode, the Prius Plug-in is EPA-rated for a total driving range of 540 miles. This means that when the EV Mode is depleted, Prius Plug-in still obtains the same estimated fuel economy rating as Prius Liftback. The base MSRP for the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is $32,000.