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TDK boosts capacitance in compact 100 V automotive MLCCs for 48 V electrical systems

Redding Traiger — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:38:52 +0000

TDK Corporation has expanded its CGA series of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to 2.2μF in 2012 size (2.0 x 1.25 x 1.25mm – L x W x T) and 4.7μF in 3216 size (3.2 x 1.6 x 1.6 mm – L x W x T), with the industry’s highest capacitance*, as 100V products for automotive…

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What battery chemistries are used in electric vehicles?

Nikhil Agnihotri — Sat, 20 May 2023 21:34:52 +0000

Despite a higher price tag initially, electric vehicles (EVs) tend to offer significant savings over time. The environmental benefits aside, which are noteworthy, EVs typically cost half as much to maintain and repair as gas-powered vehicles — and they’re growing in popularity. Unlike conventional vehicles, EVs don’t have internal combustion (IC) engines. Instead of gasoline,…

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What are the different types of EV charging connectors?

Nikhil Agnihotri — Sat, 20 May 2023 21:33:47 +0000

Battery electric vehicles (EVs) have showcased rapidly growing sales figures over the last several years. There are several reasons to consider an EV aside from saving on gasoline. The prominent one, of course, is the environment. EVs have no tailpipe emissions, and research shows that they’re responsible for lower levels of greenhouse gases (GHGs) than…

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What types of motors are used in electric vehicles?

Nikhil Agnihotri — Sat, 20 May 2023 21:32:45 +0000

Conventional vehicles that rely on internal combustion engines (ICE) could become a rarity in the next couple of decades. Electric vehicles (EVs) are growing in popularity, replacing petrol-driven transportation faster than expected. Despite a higher initial price tag, EVs typically offer savings over time. The environmental benefits aside (which are noteworthy), EVs cost half as…

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What is Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging System (WEVCS)?

Nikhil Agnihotri — Sat, 20 May 2023 21:32:37 +0000

Electric vehicles are shaping the future of mobility and, as nearly all electric vehicles are turning out to be more economical compared to any gasoline car, there has been a shift in the buying trend of automobiles. It is expected that there will be more electric cars on the road than fossil fuel cars by…

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What is the role of embedded software in electric vehicles?

Nikhil Agnihotri — Sat, 20 May 2023 21:30:28 +0000

Electric vehicles are the future of the automotive industry. There are already more than 2.5 million BEVs and PHEVs in the United States this year, which is expected to increase. There are more than 2.3 million electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe. In India, the number has surpassed 1.3 million. Battery aside, one key factor to a successful…

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What are the different types of electric vehicles?

Nikhil Agnihotri — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 02:16:50 +0000

Electric cars are the present and future of the automotive industry, yet it may not be easy to believe the first electric cars were introduced in the 1880s. The electric technology in automobiles was shunned due to cheaper gasoline cars and the unexpected developments and innovations in internal combustion (IC) engines. Electric vehicles, a greener…

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