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High-Power Charging Cooled Cable Solution – Experience And Challenges

HUBER+SUHNER has the largest number of installed cooled HPC systems in the world and continues innovating based on the vast field experience to meet demanding market requirements. Its HPC portfolio can cover from 50 to 500kW. In this presentation, HUBER+SUHNER will share its experience and discuss the challenges of designing high-power charging systems with cooled… Read more »

Combining Advantages Of Aluminum And Copper Wire For EV Power Modules

The new Heraeus Copper core Aluminum wire combines the advantages of Aluminum and Copper within one wire. The material mix of Aluminum and Copper provides excellent electrical and mechanical properties and can be used on standard Al-Chip surfaces to improve power density and module lifetime. In this session, Heraeus will discuss how replacing aluminum wire… Read more »

Envision AESC provides battery modules for FreeWire Technologies’ charging stations

FreeWire Technologies makes several flexible charging solutions, including Mobi, a battery pack on wheels that can be used to charge EVs away from fixed charging stations; and the Boost Charger, a charging station that uses an integrated battery as a buffer to deliver high power output without stressing the local power supply. Now FreeWire has… Read more »

Drive System Design expands electrified powertrain test facilities

EV powertrain engineering specialist Drive System Design (DSD) has announced a strategic expansion of its test facilities, adding two additional test cells for high-performance hybrids and EVs.  The first of the new facilities can deliver input torque up to 2,500 Nm at 2,100 rpm, 525 kW at 7,000 rpm, and 350 kW at 1,100 V… Read more »

Nuvve activates V2G school bus project in New York

San Diego-based V2G specialist Nuvve has begun operation of a V2G pilot in White Plains, New York. The batteries on five electric school buses, built by Lion Electric, are now providing power to Con Edison’s grid. The charging and discharging takes place at a depot in North White Plains. When plugged in, Nuvve’s V2G platform… Read more »

PREMO offers new inductive couplers for EVs and smart grid applications

PREMO, a manufacturer of inductive components, announces its new MICU family that covers a wide frequency range for power line communications (PLC) in smart grid and EV charging applications. PREMO says the inductive couplers provide these benefits: Non-intrusive (no need to disconnect cables, terminals, etc) Easy to use and install. Clamp, click and connect in… Read more »

Commercial EV-maker Lightning eMotors to join NYSE through SPAC deal

Lightning eMotors, a manufacturer of commercial EVs for fleets, will become a publicly listed company through a merger with a company called GigCapital3. Upon closing, Lightning eMotors will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ZEV. The business combination values Lightning eMotors at approximately $823 million. The transaction is expected… Read more »

Hyundai unveils E-GMP EV platform

Hyundai has unveiled a new dedicated EV platform. Beginning in 2021, the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) will underpin a range of new EVs, including Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 and a 2021 Kia EV. The E-GMP’s compact new power electric (PE) system consists of a motor, EV transmission and inverter integrated into a single compact module. Hyundai… Read more »

Volvo to launch a range of electric trucks in Europe in 2021

Volvo Trucks plans to offer a complete range of all-electric heavy-duty trucks in Europe, starting in 2021. Sales will begin next year, and volume production will start in 2022. The company is now running tests of the electric heavy-duty Volvo FH, FM and FMX trucks, which are aimed at regional transport and urban construction applications…. Read more »