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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. The 800-volt version of the inverter is based on silicon carbide semiconductors. In the 800-volt variant of the electric motor, Bosch has increased the power density. With 800 volts, twice this is possible in theory.

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Ford confirms it received Elon Musk’s “How to Design a 48-Volt Vehicle” pamphlet

Teslarati

When motoring content firm Hagerty published its video review of the Tesla Cybertruck, automotive journalist Jason Cammisa lightly noted that Tesla had sent other auto CEOs a pamphlet called “How to Design a 48-Volt Vehicle.” ” Elon Musk, for his part, seemed to appreciate the Ford CEO’s reaction to the 48V guide.

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Chevy Gen 2 Volt 3.6 KW Charger

DIY Electric Car

I have a 2017 Chevy Gen 2 Volt Battery, Charger, DC-DC Converter, coolant pump, 12V current sensor and associated low and high voltage cabling. First up is the on board Charger (Part #24283105). Chevy Gen 2 Volt 3.6 This is an efficient and relatively compact charger. If anyone has. KW Charger.

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Tesla charger gaffe causes instant regret for Chevy Volt driver

Teslarati

For a Tesla owner and a driver of a Chevrolet Volt, however, there was a moment in this story when things didn’t look like they would end well at all. . As it turned out, the incident actually happened because a hotel employee, the Chevrolet Volt driver, didn’t want to run over the Tesla’s charging cable.

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GM to kill Chevy Volt production in 2019 (Updated)

Green Car Reports

General Motors confirmed Monday morning that it plans to cease production of the Chevrolet Volt in March, as part of an effort to streamline production and pivot its business more toward zero-emissions and personal-mobility efforts. The Volt was the first production plug-in car sold in the U.S.

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EV charging is changing, Part 2: No, NACS is not today’s Tesla connector

Charged EVs

This is crucial for the growing number of makers whose EV batteries can charge at 800 volts at rates up to 350 kilowatts, since the current generation of Superchargers maxes out at about 250 kW. Most importantly, it switches from a low-voltage/high-current mix to one with higher voltages but lower currents.

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InsideEVs Exclusive Interview with General Motors EV1 Marketing Director John Dabels - Part 2

InsideEVs

1996 GM EV1 Meets 2011 Chevrolet Volt - What Could Have Been In-Between? Part 2 Of InsideEV's Interview with GM EV1 Marketing Director John Dabels continues. Editor's Note: If you missed part one on the behind-the-scenes 411 on General Motor's EV1 project, you can check it out here.

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