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Bosch starts production of 800V inverter, motor for electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

Bosch is now starting the production of new powertrain solutions based on 800-volt technology. This will make recharging faster and provide a further boost for electromobility. The 800-volt version of the inverter is based on silicon carbide semiconductors. With 800 volts, twice this is possible in theory.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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Who Really Invented the Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery?

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Fifty years after the birth of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it’s easy to see its value. Did Exxon invent the rechargeable lithium battery? The battery’s performance was also unprecedented: It was both rechargeable and very high in energy output. It’s used in billions of laptops, cellphones, power tools, and cars.

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RMIT researchers demonstrate working rechargeable proton battery

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Researchers at Australia’s RMIT University have demonstrated for the first time a working rechargeable “proton battery”. The rechargeable battery is environmentally friendly, and has the potential, with further development, to store more energy than currently-available lithium ion batteries. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. The XC90 Recharge T8 has several drive modes to choose from. Volvo has been talking about going electric a lot lately.

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Octillion to supply high-density batteries to FNM for 1,000 electric trucks for beverage maker Ambev

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As a part of this launch, they are partnering with FNM and Ambev to invest in clean technologies for fleet vehicles. It features Octillion’s 650-volt battery and and Danfoss Editron’s drivetrains. Using a Wallbox charger with a CCS2 outlet the trucks can be fully recharged in up to four hours.

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Bosch Offers Wireless Charging For Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt

Green Car Reports

Tired of plugging in your Nissan Leaf or Chevrolet Volt electric car to recharge every night? The service arm of the German auto-parts maker is now offering a wireless battery-charging system for owners of either.' Yearn for the simplicity of simply parking over a charging pad and walking away?

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