Infineon‘s new 650 V CoolSiC Hybrid Discrete for Automotive contains a 50 A TRENCHSTOP 5 fast-switching IGBT and a CoolSiC Schottky diode. The combination supports bidirectional charging, making it suitable for fast-switching automotive applications such as onboard chargers, power factor correction, and DC-DC or DC-AC converters. Infineon says the integrated fast-switching 50 A IGBT enables… Read more »
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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”
You might not know it to look at them, but these two cars—one Swedish, one Chinese—share underpinnings and a parent company. Volvo and its Chinese parent Geely are very serious about selling cars that plug in. Starting in 2016, the Swedish brand has included plug-in hybrid versions of pretty much every new vehicle it sells… Read more »
DELO offers thermally conductive battery adhesive for hybrid vehicles
Industrial adhesive manufacturer DELO has introduced a structural adhesive for batteries used in hybrid vehicles. Designed for high-volume series production, DELO-DUOPOX TC8686 is thermally conductive and flame-retardant. DELO says its new adhesive, which is currently being used by an automotive supplier in the ramp-up phase of production, is suitable for low-voltage batteries used in hybrid… Read more »
Trends in hybrid and electric mobility in commercial transportation
Experts predict that by 2040, most forms of transportation will leverage electric motors or cleaner sources of fuel to meet heightened emissions standards. As electrification expands across multiple industries, it must adapt to diverging requirements and unique challenges. Industrial and commercial transportation is a great example with longer routes, ranges or exposure to harsh environments…. Read more »
State of New York announces transit and school bus electrification initiatives
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced a series of initiatives to increase the number of electric buses in the state. The plans include $16.4 million in incentives for transit buses, and $2.5 million for school buses. Under the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP), $16.4 million from the Volkswagen diesel settlement will be… Read more »
Dana is stacking the deck for sustainability, one fuel cell plate at a time
Sponsored by Dana Through the delivery of our composite and metallic bipolar plates, Dana is increasing the viability of fuel-cell-powered vehicles and supporting a more eco-friendly charging infrastructure — ultimately fulfilling our vision of helping our customers achieve their sustainability objectives throughout the entire power supply chain. As OEMs across the globe continue to increase… Read more »
Lotus to launch pure electric SUV in 2022
The Geely brand Lotus plans to launch a luxury electric SUV in 2022. The vehicle, code-named Lambda, has been in development since 2016, and was originally planned to be a hybrid, but the growing market for EVs, especially in China, inspired the company to make it an all-electric model. According to Autocar, the new Lotus… Read more »
Allison Transmission’s new eGen Flex hybrid system
Allison Transmission has launched its new zero-emission vehicle (ZEV)-capable electric hybrid system, the eGen Flex, as the initial product offering under its new Allison eGen brand. eGen Flex provides bus fleets with fully electric, engine-off propulsion and accessory power operation capability—ideal for zero-emission zones and depot operation. The eGen product family will include Allison’s portfolio… Read more »
ZF to provide 8-speed plug-in hybrid transmission for new Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV
Fiat Chrysler will use ZF Friedrichshafen’s 8-speed plug-in hybrid transmission in the new Jeep Wrangler 4xe. The latest version of ZF’s 8-speed features a compact electric motor with a peak output of up to 100 kilowatts and 245 Newton-meters of torque. ZF produces a full range of driveline technologies. The company recently affirmed its commitment… Read more »
Li-ion battery capacity for new EVs sold in the US reached a record high in 2019
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) captured a record amount of total plug-in vehicle battery capacity sold in 2019, with 17.4 gigawatt-hours of total capacity. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) accounted for a smaller portion of total vehicle battery capacity due to their lower sales volumes, and because they require smaller battery packs than BEVs. PHEV sales… Read more »