#400V and 800V Architectures

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Dodge's Electric Evolution: Bringing the V8 Rumble to the Electric Arena

In an ambitious move to marry the past with the future, Dodge is setting the stage to infuse its electric cars with the soul-stirring sounds and dynamic feel of its legendary V8-powered muscle cars. This innovative endeavor aims not just to preserve the iconic auditory and tactile experience of driving a Dodge muscle car but to elevate it within the realm of electric vehicles (EVs). The Electric…

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We are talking about a hybrid version As Carscoops writes, Xiaomi is working not only on an electric car but also on a hybrid version with an extended range. Xiaomi is expected to offer two versions of its electric car called Modena. The first will use BYD's Blade battery with a 400V architecture, while the flagship model will use CATL's 101kWh Qilin batteries with the same 800V architecture. Buyers will also be offered a hybrid version with a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine or a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, which works in conjunction with a large battery pack. There are no details about the power reserve yet. The Xiaomi Modena car will receive a 1.5-liter engine [caption id="attachment_64785" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Xiaomi Modena car[/caption] It's only been two years since Xiaomi first announced its intention to launch an electric car. Images of the car leaked online earlier this year, and local media reported that Xiaomi is currently producing 50 prototypes every week at its Beijing plant. Xiaomi is creating Modena as a competitor to the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal. It is expected to cost around $27,000 in China. It was previously reported that Xiaomi is recruiting development engineers with experience in working on extended-range EV (EREV) systems for electrified models.

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Onsemi M3S EliteSiC MOSFET allows car charger to upgrade to 800V battery architecture

Ever since EVs took hold in the automotive market, EV makers have been chasing higher-power drivetrains, larger battery capacities and shorter charging times. To meet customer demand and extend driving range, electric vehicle manufacturers continue to increase the battery capacity of their vehicles. However, a larger battery means longer charging times.

To address both charging time and performance issues, many EV platforms are migrating from current 400V battery packs to 800V battery packs. When the vehicle is in drive mode, the higher available voltage can be used to increase motor power output or improve system efficiency while maintaining the same power level.

SiC-based components have proven to be advantageous over IGBT components for higher switching frequency applications. SiC technology also offers design advantages for the development of 800V batteries. It can reduce the size of the OBC system and improve the overall efficiency from generation to drive.

Following the successful launch of the first-generation 1200V EliteSiC M1 MOSFET, ON Semiconductor recently released the second-generation 1200V EliteSiC M3 MOSFET, focusing on optimizing switching performance. M3S products include 13/22/30/40/70mΩ in discrete packages for TO247-4L and D2PAK−7L. NVH4L022N120M3S is a MOSFET that meets the requirements of automotive regulations. The on-resistance RDS(ON) at 1200V is at least 22mΩ.

The ON Semiconductor team has extensively tested the key feature advantages of the M3S over the M1. M3S (NTH4L022N120M3S) requires less total gate charge QG (TOT) than M1 (NTH4L020N120SC1), which greatly reduces the sink and source current of the gate driver (as shown in Figure 1). In the case of the default VGS(OP)=+18V, the charge of M3S is 135nC, compared with the previous M1, the FOM (quality factor) in RDS(ON)*QG(TOT) is reduced by 44%, indicating that in Only 56% of the switch gate charge is required for the same on-resistance RDS(ON) devices.

Increasing the switching frequency helps designers reduce the size of energy storage components such as inductors, transformers, and capacitors, thereby reducing system volume. The more compact size and higher power density enable smaller package sizes for OBC systems, giving engineers more opportunities to distribute more weight elsewhere in the vehicle. In addition, operating at a higher voltage also reduces the current required throughout the vehicle, reducing the cost of cables between the power system, battery and OBC.

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Hyundai Announces IONIQ 5 Pricing & Specs

Hyundai Motor UK has announced the pricing and specification of IONIQ 5, the first car in the new IONIQ brand and the first Hyundai built on a new dedicated Electric-Global Modular Platform.

IONIQ 5’s design explores a new design freedom offered by a dedicated BEV platform and mirrors the design of the 45 concept first seen at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. The 45 concept was in itself inspired by the original Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept from 1974. The IONIQ 5 highlights Hyundai’s 45-year journey to become a part of customer’s lifestyles, creating a common thread from past to present and future.

The IONIQ 5 is built upon Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated battery electric vehicle architecture called Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), enabling it to have unique proportions on an elongated wheelbase. With E-GMP, IONIQ 5 offers innovative interior design with eco-friendly materials in many touchpoints; strong performance mated with ultra-fast charging, a Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function as well as advanced connectivity and driver assistance features that will offer the ultimate in-car experience while ensuring a high level of safety.

E-GMP provides IONIQ 5 flexibility in powertrain options, with customers having the choice of 4 battery and drive types; a 58kWh rear wheel drive with a combined range of up to 240 miles1, a 73kWh rear wheel drive with a combined range of up to 300 miles1, or a 73kWh all-wheel drive with a range of up to 287 miles1. IONIQ 5 features 800V charging as standard, which when combined with a 350kW ultra-rapid charger will provide 80% charge in just 18 minutes and 100km of driving range in 5 minutes. The system also supports both domestic wall box charging and mainstream public 400V high speed charging, using the motor and the inverter to convert the voltage from 400V to 800V for optimized charge times whenever possible.

IONIQ 5 will be available in 3 specification levels, SE Connect, Premium, Ultimate, which join the comprehensively equipped special launch edition Project 45.

Starting from £36,995, the IONIQ 5 SE Connect 58 kWh rear wheel drive delivers on Hyundai’s renowned comprehensive standard specification levels and includes 19” alloy wheels, cloth upholstery, produced using naturally derived polyester resin, driver and front passenger seat height adjustment, sliding rear seat adjustment, interior mood lighting, 12.3” LCD audio, visual and navigation system with DAB, Apple Car Play™ and Android Auto™, LCD drivers instrument cluster, wireless phone charging for compatible devices, rear view camera, LED Multi-Faceted Reflector headlamps, LED stop, tail and turn lamps, rear parking sensors, electric parking brake, Navigation based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) is standard, which will automatically adjust speed to stay within the speed limit and also automatically adjust speed to cater for road layout., Highway Drive Assist (HDA), Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), Lane Keep Assist with Lane Following Assist (LKAS + LFA), Driver Attention Alert and frunk storage under the signature clamshell bonnet.

Available from £39,295, the IONIQ 5 Premium 58kWh rear wheel drive builds on the SE Connect trim by adding a 4 way power driver’s seat, heated driver and front passenger seats and steering wheel, auto dimming rear view mirror, dual LED projector headlamps, power tailgate, chrome side molding, Highway Drive Assist Level 2 (HDA II) with automatic lane change function, Forward Collision Assist with Junction function (FCA JX) and Blindspot Collision Avoidance assist (BCA). Premium trim also offers customers the optional Vehicle 2 Load pack (V2L). The V2L function allows customers to freely use or charge any electric devices, suppling up to 3.6 kW of power. Using a converter, customers can charge high-power electric equipment, consumer electronics or even charge another electric vehicle. The IONIQ 5 Premium is also available with the 73kWh battery in rear wheel and all- wheel drive.

The IONIQ 5 Ultimate 58kWh rear wheel drive completes the IONIQ range with a high specification including leather seat coverings, solar and privacy glass, chrome door garnish, black gloss beltline, electrically adjustable and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, BOSE premium sound system, head up display with augmented reality, standard Vehicle 2 Load (V2L), sliding center console and alloy pedals. Customers can also specify the Eco Pack which comprises Battery Heating system and Heat Pump and the Tech Pack with Front Memory Seats, Relaxation Premium Seats, BVM (Blind View Monitor), PCA ( Parking Collision Avoidance Assist - Reverse), RSPA (Remote Smart Parking Assist), SVM ( Surround View Monitor). The Ultimate specification is also available with the 73kWh battery in rear wheel and all- wheel drive, both of which upgrade to 20” alloy wheels.

All IONIQ 5 models come with a 1 year subscription to the IONITY charging network, Hyundai’s industry leading 5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty, 8 Year/100,000 Mile High Voltage Battery Warranty, 5 Year Annual Health Check, 3 year MapCare navigation update program, Roadside Assistance package, and 12 Year Anti Corrosion Warranty.

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Today's electric car charging stations for DC usually operate at about 400V. This is equivalent to a charging moment for a 400 km range of about 80 minutes with a typical charging power of about 50 kW. Porsche new Taycan has completely shattered this EV charging capacity. Using the Combined Charging System (CCS) connector, the Porsche charging structure can divide its 800V throughput into two 400V plugs. Once the voltage level is increased to 800V, the charge time for the same range is reduced to less than 20 minutes.

Porsche initially announced that the Taycan would be compatible with the maximum output of 350 kW from Electrify America, although the German carmaker chose to adjust this rate to 270 kW, citing current battery cell chemistry cannot securely support higher energy concentrations. However, even at 270 kW, the ultra-fast DC chargers from the Porsche Taycan and Electrify America still represent the highest EV charging rate on the market today.

Both the Porsche Taycan Turbo S and the Porsche Taycan Turbo are equipped with two electric motors, one on the front and one on the back axle, a rear axle-mounted two-speed transmission, and an 800-volt architecture.

Extensive testing between Electrify America and PCNA helped guarantee this first ultra-fast charging design. This effort paves the way for many electric cars from a multitude of automakers that will be able to charge DC quickly to benefit from the extensive, high-power nationwide network of the company in the future.

Oliver Blume, CEO of Porsche, says: "To construct a fast-charging network, we are in touch with other producers and vendors around the globe. Everyone's got the same need. It sounds simple, but it's difficult to get the details agreed. We already have the technical idea that is evident. Even with Teslas, it can operate with an adapter." Even Tesla's CEO Elon Musk appreciated about Porsche's Taycan's performance and appreciated it to be a good car.

For its portion, Tesla presently uses a network of 150 kWh superchargers V2 stations, although the firm has started rolling out a V3 superchargers network of 250 kWh. The new, more potent V3 Superchargers from Tesla, along with the new, high-powered EV chargers from Electrify America, are entering a fresh era of super-fast EV charging. EV owners across the board spend less time in charging stations during lengthy journeys with quicker charging times, and more time behind the wheel, reducing general travel time. According to Tesla's press release on March 2019 concerning the new high-powered superchargers, the maximum levels of 250 kWh per vehicle will allow holders of the Long Range Model to charge 375 miles in just 5 minutes.

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Hyundai announces IONIQ 5 prices and specifications

- IONIQ 5, the first model from Hyundai’s IONIQ EV-exclusive brand - Choice of 58kWh or 73kWh with RWD and AWD powertrains - Charge from 10-80% in just 18 minutes with a range of up to 300 miles on a single charge - Prices from £36,995

Hyundai Motor UK has announced the pricing and specification of IONIQ 5, the first car in the new IONIQ brand and the first Hyundai built on a new dedicated Electric-Global Modular Platform.

IONIQ 5’s design explores a new design freedom offered by a dedicated BEV platform and mirrors the design of the 45 concept first seen at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. The 45 concept was in itself inspired by the original Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept from 1974. The IONIQ 5 highlights Hyundai’s 45-year journey to become a part of customer’s lifestyles, creating a common thread from past to present and future. The IONIQ 5 is built upon Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated battery electric vehicle architecture called Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), enabling it to have unique proportions on an elongated wheelbase. With E-GMP, IONIQ 5 offers innovative interior design with eco-friendly materials in many touchpoints; strong performance mated with ultra-fast charging, a Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function as well as advanced connectivity and driver assistance features that will offer the ultimate in-car experience while ensuring a high level of safety. E-GMP provides IONIQ 5 flexibility in powertrain options, with customers having the choice of 4 battery and drive types; a 58kWh rear wheel drive with a combined range of up to 240 miles1, a 73kWh rear wheel drive with a combined range of up to 300 miles1, or a 73kWh all-wheel drive with a range of up to 287 miles1. IONIQ 5 features 800V charging as standard, which when combined with a 350kW ultra-rapid charger will provide 80% charge in just 18 minutes and 100km of driving range in 5 minutes. The system also supports both domestic wall box charging and mainstream public 400V high speed charging, using the motor and the inverter to convert the voltage from 400V to 800V for optimised charge times whenever possible. IONIQ 5 will be available in 3 specification levels, SE Connect, Premium, Ultimate, which join the comprehensively equipped special launch edition Project 45. Starting from £36,995, the IONIQ 5 SE Connect 58 kWh rear wheel drive delivers on Hyundai’s renowned comprehensive standard specification levels and includes 19” alloy wheels, cloth upholstery, produced using naturally derived polyester resin, driver and front passenger seat height adjustment, sliding rear seat adjustment, interior mood lighting, 12.3” LCD audio, visual and navigation system with DAB, Apple Car Play™ and Android Auto™, LCD drivers instrument cluster, wireless phone charging for compatible devices, rear view camera, LED Multi-Faceted Reflector headlamps, LED stop, tail and turn lamps, rear parking sensors, electric parking brake, Navigation based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) is standard, which will automatically adjust speed to stay within the speed limit and also automatically adjust speed to cater for road layout., Highway Drive Assist (HDA), Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), Lane Keep Assist with Lane Following Assist (LKAS + LFA), Driver Attention Alert and frunk storage under the signature clamshell bonnet. Available from £39,295, the IONIQ 5 Premium 58kWh rear wheel drive builds on the SE Connect trim by adding a 4 way power driver’s seat, heated driver and front passenger seats and steering wheel, auto dimming rear view mirror, dual LED projector headlamps, power tailgate, chrome side moulding, Highway Drive Assist Level 2 (HDA II) with automatic lane change function, Forward Collision Assist with Junction function (FCA JX) and Blindspot Collision Avoidance assist (BCA). Premium trim also offers customers the optional Vehicle 2 Load pack (V2L). The V2L function allows customers to freely use or charge any electric devices, suppling up to 3.6 kW of power. Using a converter, customers can charge high-power electric equipment, consumer electronics or even charge another electric vehicle. The IONIQ 5 Premium is also available with the 73kWh battery in rear wheel and all- wheel drive. The IONIQ 5 Ultimate 58kWh rear wheel drive completes the IONIQ range with a high specification including leather seat coverings, solar and privacy glass, chrome door garnish, black gloss beltline, electrically adjustable and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, BOSE premium sound system, head up display with augmented reality, standard Vehicle 2 Load (V2L), sliding centre console and alloy pedals. Customers can also specify the Eco Pack which comprises Battery Heating system and Heat Pump and the Tech Pack with Front Memory Seats, Relaxation Premium Seats, BVM (Blind View Monitor), PCA ( Parking Collision Avoidance Assist - Reverse), RSPA (Remote Smart Parking Assist), SVM ( Surround View Monitor). The Ultimate specification is also available with the 73kWh battery in rear wheel and all- wheel drive, both of which upgrade to 20” alloy wheels. IONIQ 5 is available in 9 colours: ColourFinishAtlas WhiteSolidGravity GoldMatteLucid BluePearlMystic Olive GreenPearlDigital Teal GreenPearlPhantom BlackPearlCyber GreyMetallicGalactic GreyMetallicShooting Star GreyMatte Ashley Andrew, Managing Director, Hyundai Motor UK said “Hyundai is at the forefront of zero emission vehicle technology and is recognised as a leader in producing highly efficient electric vehicles. With IONIQ 5, we’ve taken this expertise and combined it with the highest level of progressive design to produce what has already become one of the most desirable models in our history. IONIQ 5 doesn’t change the game; it moves our EV offering on to a whole new level.” All IONIQ 5 models come with a 1 year subscription to the IONITY charging network, Hyundai’s industry leading 5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty, 8 Year/100,000 Mile High Voltage Battery Warranty, 5 Year Annual Health Check, 3 year MapCare navigation update program, Roadside Assistance package, and 12 Year Anti Corrosion Warranty. Pricing - for the very latest specification information, please check https://www.hyundai.co.uk/new-cars/ ModelVED BandRecommended OTRP11D ValueBIK Tax% 21-22SE Connect 58 kWh RWDA£  36,995.00£  36,940.001%Premium 58 kWh RWDA£  39,295.00£  39,240.001%Premium 73 kWh RWDA£  41,945.00£  41,890.001%Premium 73 kWh AWDA£  45,145.00£  45,090.001%Ultimate 58 KWh RWDA£  42,295.00£  42,240.001%Ultimate 73 kWh RWDA£  44,945.00£  44,890.001%Ultimate 73 kWh AWDA£  48,145.00£  48,090.001%Options  ModelRetail PriceMetallic / Pearl PaintAll£585.00Solid PaintAll£300.00Matt PaintAll£685.00V2L (Vehicle to Load inside and Outside)Premium£365.00Eco Pack: Battery Heating system and Heat PumpUltimate£1,195.00Tech Pack: Front Memory Seats, Relaxation Premium Seats, BVM (Blind View Monitor), PCA ( Parking Collision Avoidance Assist - Reverse), RSPA (Remote Smart Parking Assist), SVM ( Surround View Monitor)Ultimate£1,495.00 Specifications - for the very latest specification information, please check https://www.hyundai.co.uk/new-cars/ DescriptionSE ConnectPremiumUltimateTRANSMISSION   Paddle Shift - Regenerative Braking●●●Shift By Wire - E-Shift●●●EXTERIOR   19" Alloy Wheels / Michelin tyres●●● 58 kWh20" Alloy Wheels / Michelin tyres--● (73 kWh)Door Mirrors - Black●●-Door Mirrors - High Glossy--●Exterior Door Handle - Flush●●●Exterior Door Handles - Body Coloured●●●Rear Spoiler with Integrated LED Brake Light●●●Side Body Moulding - Black●--Side Body Moulding - Chrome-●●Side Sill - Anthracite Colour●●●INTERIOR STYLING   A/B/C Pillar Trim - Cloth●●●Door Scuff - Deluxe Plate--●Door Scuff - Standard Plate●●-Interior Door Handles - Metal Paint Effect●●●Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel●●●Mood Lighting●●●Pedals - Alloy Pedals--●Roof Trim - Cloth●●●SEATING   Driver's Seat Height Adjustment (Manual)●--Driver's Seat Electric Adjustments-●●Driver's Seat Lumbar Support (Electric)●●●Front Passenger's Seat Height Adjustment (Manual)●●-Front Passenger's Seat Electric Adjustments--●Front Passenger's Seat Lumbar Support (Electric)--●Front Seats - Heated-●●Front Seats - Memory Seats Driver and Passenger*--□Front Seats - Premium Relaxation Seats - Driver and Passenger*--□Front Seats - Ventilated--●Head Restraints - Vertical Adjustment (Second Row Outer)●●●Head Restraints - Vertical and Horizontal Adjustment (Front)●●●Rear Seats - Sliding - Manual●●●Rear Seats (Outer) - Heated--●Rear Seats (Second Row) - Split Folding (60/40)●●●Seat Trim - Eco Grey Cloth●--Seat Trim - Pixel perfect grey cloth-●-Seat Trim - Black Shadow Leather ( Seat Facing only)--●Seat Trim - Moonlight Grey Leather (Seat Facings Only)--□VENTILATION & VISIBILITY   Air Conditioning - Climate Control (Dual Zone)●●●Automatic Windscreen Wipers with Rain Sensor●●●Daytime Running Lights - LED●●●Fog Lights - LED Rear●●●Headlamp Surround-●●Headlamps - Dual LED low and high projection-●●Headlights - LED (Multi-Faceted Reflectors - MFR)●--Headlights - Smart High Beam●●●Indicator Lights - Door Mirror●●●Inside Rear View Mirror - Night and Day●--Inside Rear View Mirror - Electrochromic-●●Interior Light - Luggage Compartment●●●Positioning Lights - LED●●●Rear Combination Lights - LED●●●Rear Windows - Tinted●●-Rear Windows - Privacy--●Rear windscreen - Heated and Tinted●●-Rear Windscreen - Heated and Privacy--●Windows - Front and Rear - Laminated Glazing--●Windscreen and Front Windows - Tinted●●-Windscreen and Front Windows - Solar Glass--●Windscreen Auto Defog Function●●●Windscreen Wiper with Aero Wiper Blade●●●Windscreen with acoustic film●●●CONVENIENCE   12V Power Outlet in Front Console●●●Battery Heating System *--š□Centre Console - Static●●-Centre Console  - Sliding--●Cup Holders - Front●●●Door Mirrors - Electric Adjustment and Heated●●●Door Mirrors - Electric Folding●●●Drive Mode Select - Eco Normal Sport●●●Electric Windows - Front and Rear with Anti-Trap Mechanism and One Touch Control (Driver Window)●●●Front Seat Back Pockets - Driver and Passenger Seat●●●Frunk - Under the bonnet storage●●●Heat Pump *--š□Heated Steering Wheel-●●Luggage Cover●●●Luggage Hooks●●●Parking Brake - Electric with Auto Hold Function●●●Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)●--Parking System - Surround View Monitor--š□Power Outlet - 1 in Boot---Rear View Monitor with Dynamic Parking Guidance●●●Remote Smart Parking Assist--š□Navigation based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go●●●Smart Electric Tailgate - Hand's Free Opening Function-●●Smart Key - Keyless Entry with Power On/Off Button●●●Steering Column - Height and Reach Adjustable●●●Sun Visors - with Driver and Passenger Illuminated Vanity Mirrors and Driver Ticket Holder●●●Tailgate - Up lift opening●●●Trailer Wiring Package●●●Tyre Repair Kit●●●V2L - Vehicle to Load  - Inside *-□●V2L - Vehicle to Load - Outside *-□●TECHNOLOGY & ENTERTAINMENT   12.3" Touchscreen Satellite Navigation and Media Centre●●●Alternator Management System (AMS)●●●Bluelink (Connected Car Services) and Live Services (3 year Subscription)●●●Bluetooth® Connectivity with Voice Recognition●●●Digital Clock●●●Driver's Supervision Instrument Cluster with full TFT Display (12.3"")●●●Phone Connection - Android Auto™●●●Phone Connection - Apple CarPlay™●●●Speakers - 2 Front, 2 Rear●●-Speakers - BOSE Premium Audio - 7 Speakers + 1 Subwoofer--●Steering Wheel Audio Controls●●●USB Charging Ports - 2 Front●●●USB Connectivity Port - 1 Front●●●Wireless Phone Charging Pad●●●SAFETY & SECURITY   Airbag - Front Passenger De-Activation Switch●●●Airbags - Front Centre Side●●●Airbags - Front Thorax and Pelvis, Curtain airbags●●●Alarm - Thatcham Category 1●●●Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)●●●Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA)-●●Blind Spot View Monitor*--š□Central Locking - Remote Control●●●Childproof Rear Door Locks●●●eCall●●●Electronic Stability Control (ESC)●●●FCA - Forward Collision Avoidance Assist - Car, Pedestrian, Cycle●●●FCA-JX - Forward Collision Avoidance Assist - Junction ( Turning / Crossing)-●●FCA-JX - Forward Collision Avoidance Assist - Junction ( Turning)●--HDA - Highway Drive Assist●--HDA - Highway Drive Assist Level 2-●●Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)●●●Immobiliser●●●Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)●●●ISOfix Child Seat Anchorage Points - Front Passenger Seat●●●ISOfix Child Seat Anchorage Points - Rear (Second Row, outer seats only)●●●Lane Follow Assist (LFA)●●●Lane Keep Assist (LKA) - Line and Road Edge●●●Parking Distance Warning (PDW); Forward / Reverse-●●Parking System - Parking Collision Avoidance Assist -Reverse (RTCA)*--š□Rear Occupancy Alert●●●Seatbelts - Height Adjustable Driver and Front Passenger●●●Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tyre Pressure Warning●●●CHARGING   CCS Combo Rapid Charge Port (50kW)●●●Charging Cable - 7 Pin Type 2●●●Charging Cable - Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB)●●●V2L Adaptor (Part of V2L Pack) *-š□●IONITY Subscription ( Via Charge myHyundai App)1 Yr1 Yr1 YrWARRANTY   MapCare Programme - 3 years of Map Updates●●●12 Years' Anti-Perforation Warranty●●●Five Year Annual Vehicle Health Checks●●●Five Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty●●●Hyundai Roadside Assistance●●●High Voltage Battery Warranty - 8 Years, 100,000 Miles●●●CUSTOMER OPTIONS   Metallic/ Pearl/ Solid□□□V2L Pack-š□●Tech Pack--□Eco Pack--□ Technical - for the very latest specification information, please check https://www.hyundai.co.uk/new-cars/  Electric 58 kWh RWDElectric 73 kWh RWDElectric 73 kWh AWDELECTRIC MOTOR   Electric Motor TypePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Motor Max Torque (Nm/lbs ft)350 / 258350 / 258605 / 446Motor Max Power (PS/kW)170 / 124.9217 / 160305 / 2240-62mph (seconds)8.57.45.2Top Speed (mph)115HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY   Battery TypeLithium-ion PolymerBattery Power (kW)195253Battery Capacity (kWh/Ah)58.272.6Voltage (V)523653Number of  Cells288 (24 modules)360 (30 modules)CHARGING   Est. charge time 10.5kW4 h 59 min (100%)6 h 9 min (100%)6 h 9 min (100%)Est. charge time 50kW46 min 30s (80%)56 min 30 sec (80%)56 min 30 sec (80%)Est. charge time 350 kW17 min 16s (80%)17 min 16 sec (80%)17 min 16 sec (80%)On Board Charger10.5 kW Three PhaseSUSPENSION   FrontMacPherson StrutRearMulti-linkSTEERING   SystemColumn Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)Steering Wheel2.67 turns lock to lockTurning Circle11.98 metersBRAKE   SystemActive Hydraulic Booster (Regenerative Brake) with ABS and ESCFront345mm ventilated discRear345mm ventilated discDIMENSIONS   Overall Length4635 mmOverall Width1890 mm excluding door mirrorsWheelbase3000 mmWEIGHT AND CAPACITY   Kerb Weight (kg)1830-19101910-19902020 - 2100Payload (kg)460-540440-520440 - 520Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)237024302540Max Tow Weight (kg)750 (unbraked)1600 (braked) / 750 (unbraked)Gross Train Weight (kg)312040304140Noseweight (kg)100100100    SE Connect   Front Tyre / Wheel size235/55 R19 / 7.5J x19--Rear Tyre / Wheel size235/55 R19 / 7.5J x19--Track mm (Front / Rear)1638 / 1647--Overall Height (mm)1605--Luggage Capacity VDA (litres)527 / 1587 (seats up/down)--Max EV Range - Combined240 miles--Max EV Range – City366 miles--Efficiency – Combined16.7 kWh / 100Km--Efficiency – City10.9 kWh / 100Km--Premium   Front Tyre / Wheel size235/55 R19 / 7.5J x19Rear Tyre / Wheel size235/55 R19 / 7.5J x19Track mm (Front / Rear)1638 / 1647Overall Height (mm)1605Luggage Capacity VDA (litres)527 / 1587 (seats up/down)Max EV Range - Combined240 miles300 miles287 milesMax EV Range - City366 miles428 miles400 milesEfficiency - Combined16.7 kWh / 100Km16.8 kWh / 100Km17.7 kWh / 100KmEfficiency - City10.9 kWh / 100Km11.8 kWh / 100Km12.8 kWh / 100KmUltimate   Front Tyre / Wheel size235/55 R19 / 7.5J x19255/45 R20 / 8.5J x 20Rear Tyre / Wheel size235/55 R19 / 7.5J x19255/45 R20 / 8.5J x 20Track mm (Front / Rear)1638 / 16471628 / 1637Overall Height (mm)1605Luggage Capacity VDA (litres)527 / 1587 (seats up/down)Max EV Range - Combined240 miles281 miles268 milesMax EV Range - City366 miles403 miles371 milesEfficiency - Combined16.7 kWh / 100Km17.9 kWh / 100Km19.0 kWh / 100KmEfficiency - City10.9 kWh / 100Km12.5 kWh / 100Km13.8 kWh / 100Km 1 – WLTP figures Read the full article

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Huawei features 95KTL string inverter at Solar Power International

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By: Bates Marshall, Vice President, General Manager at Huawei FusionSolar of North America

What applications or markets is the 95KTL suited for? The Huawei 95KTL is the largest string inverter currently from Huawei, but it is not simply just “a larger string inverter from Huawei”.  It is a breakthrough that delivers provably superior economics to the utility-scale market compared to any alternative in the market – central or string.

The power density that Huawei 95KTL has achieved without the use of external fan cooling is a world record and is the result of the company’s sustained and intense focus on power electronics research and development. The Huawei 95KTL is the only string inverter in its power class to utilize natural cooling technology instead of external fans, delivering lowest cost of ownership through reduced O&M expenses.

Why is this solution more beneficial to the developer and EPC than a central inverter? The Huawei 95KTL string inverter supports Smart O&M and is safe and reliable with maximum efficiency:

We made it smart with: -6 MPPTs for versatile adaptions to different layouts -12 strings intelligent monitoring and fast trouble-shooting -Power Line Communication (PLC) supported -Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis supported

It is efficient with: -Maximum efficiency of 99.0% -CEC efficiency of 98.5% -800V output voltage and decrease 75% AC wire loss versus 400V

It is safe with: -DC AFCI compliant to UL 1699B Type I -Type II surge arresters for both DC and AC -Residual Current Monitoring Unit (RCMU) integrated inside

And it is reliable with: -Natural cooling technology -Fuse free design -Protection rating of NEMA Type 4X

How does Huawei test its inverters? Huawei tests its inverters in a specialized R&D testing center that very few large companies could attempt to create in house. Multiple extreme environment tests mimicking -40 degrees Celsius, high altitude, hot, sandy environments and lightning strikes are performed. For example, we actively seek to trigger lightning by launching a rocket into a lightning storm with a gold wire that goes down into the inverter. We can then study the effects and engineer inverters to withstand them.

What are some highlights of the last year for Huawei? This last year has been remarkable for Huawei. IHS Markit and GTM both listed us as Number 1 for global shipments in 2016 and we made breakthroughs in U.S. solar market with the support from our partners and customers.

Where does Huawei see the U.S. solar market going? Huawei continues to grow and invest in our presence and market share in the United States. The world’s most popular inverter is now shipping in volume in the US and from our regional headquarters in the heart of Silicon Valley and across the country. Our team of nearly 50 professionals is ready to support projects from DG to mega-scale projects well above 100MW across the United States.

Huawei will continue to serve the US market with our 15 R&D institutions and centers globally, chipset design in Santa Clara, CA, inverter topology & algorithm in Stockholm, Sweden, inverter architecture & design in Nuremberg, Germany to our manufacturing in Shenzhen, China.

Huawei is the global leader for inverters in 170+ countries with over 134+ logistics centers. We are #72 in Interbrand’s Top 100 Best Global Brands and #83 in Fortune’s Global 500. Huawei has shipped more MW than any other central, string or micro-inverter supplier. We will continue to grow in the US market and globally because innovation is pivotal at Huawei with 14.6% of revenue was invested back into R&D into 2016.

For more information please contact Natascha Hood at natascha.hood@huawei.com

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Production Ready Aston Martin Rapide E Makes Debut

Aston Martin Lagonda has revealed the final production-ready iteration of its first all-electric production car, with the spectacular Rapide E making its world debut at China’s Auto Shanghai motor show.

Unveiled by Aston Martin Executive Vice President & Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman, Rapide E is a pivotal model for the luxury marque. Following the success of previous special-edition models, including Aston Martin Vulcan, the Vanquish Zagato family and DB4 GT Continuation, Rapide E continues to deliver a superior level of performance, craftmanship and exclusivity, while also propelling Aston Martin into the all-electric realm.

The first car to be built at Aston Martin’s state-of-the-art St Athan production facility – the brand’s Home of Electrification – Rapide E represents a pioneering first step towards achieving the company’s wider electrification strategy and the successful fruition of Lagonda – the world’s first zero-emission luxury brand. A special edition with a production run strictly limited to 155 units, Rapide E has been developed in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE).

Shown for the first time here in Shanghai today, Aston Martin’s design and engineering teams have worked in partnership to extract the optimal aerodynamic performance available from the Rapide’s elegant form. Traditional metal vanes give way to a striking honeycomb front grille. With lower cooling requirements demanded of the EV powertrain, Aston Martin’s aerodynamic engineers have been given the freedom to optimize the aperture of the frontal area, minimising airflow through the car’s body, improving the car’s aerodynamic efficiency and increasing range as a result.

A re-designed underfloor streamlines airflow from the front splitter right the way through to Rapide E’s new larger rear diffuser – a feature that is now wholly dedicated to aero efficiency due to the removal of the exhaust system required before. The model’s forged aluminium aerodynamic wheels – shod with bespoke low rolling-resistance Pirelli P-Zero tyres – have also been re-designed to give greater efficiency, without compromising brake cooling capability. The sum of these changes gives Rapide E’s aerodynamic package an 8% improvement over the previous internal combustion model.

Inside and out, Rapide E is equipped with the materials and technology befitting of the marque’s first EV model. Gone are the analogue displays of the past. A 10” digital display now sits in their place, delivering all key information to the driver while on the move, including the battery’s state of charge, current motor power levels, regenerative performance and a real-time energy consumption meter. Swathes of carbon fibre have been deployed throughout, assisting in delivering the strict weight targets set by Aston Martin’s engineering team from the outset.

Extending the experience beyond the car, a dedicated app allows key information from the car to be remotely monitored. This powerful dashboard displays remaining range, battery status, and time to charge, as well as allowing navigation destinations to be sent from the app to the car for easy route planning. The car’s parking spot can also be seen via the app, with walking directions provided to help re-locate it in busy locations. Finally, the health and status of Rapide E can also be tracked from the app, providing reminders such as when a key service is due.

Throughout the development process, the combined AML/WAE engineering team first focussed their efforts on finding packaging solutions for the battery system and motors within the Rapide’s architecture before working to achieve effective cooling of the batteries and motors.

Rapide E is powered by an 800V electrical architecture battery – encased in carbon fibre and Kevlar casing – with a 65kWh installed capacity using over 5600 lithium-ion 18650 format cylindrical cells. This bespoke battery pack lies where the original 6.0-litre V12, gearbox and fuel tank were located, with the 800V system allowing for more efficient charging and greatly improved thermal characteristics over existing electrical architectures. This battery system powers two rear mounted electric motors producing a combined target output of just over 610PS and a colossal 950Nm of torque.

Rapide E’s range is over 200 miles under the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP), while the model is capable of charging at a rate of 1851,2 miles of range per hour using a typical 400V 50kW charger. However, the car’s 800V high-voltage battery system enables faster charging of 3101,2 miles of range per hour, using an 800V outlet delivering 100kW or higher. For destination charging, the car also features an industry-leading high-power AC on-board charger capable of recharging the battery in as little as 3 hours.

Top speed for Rapide E is 155mph, with a sub-4.0 second 0-60mph time and a 50-70mph time of just 1.5 seconds. These figures are not restricted to a narrow window of battery charge or climatic conditions, instead, thanks to the cutting-edge 800V architecture, the Rapide E will deliver its performance in a consistent and repeatable way as would be expected from a traditional Aston Martin product. This includes the ability to drive a full lap of the Nürburgring with no performance derating of the battery or the motors.

Rapide E also enhances the feel, character and delivery of the V12-engined recently acclaimed Rapide AMR, thanks to careful attention paid to the tuning of both the electric powertrain and the chassis across three driving modes – GT, Sport and Sport + – which are selected for both the powertrain and handling. The rear-wheel drive Rapide E’s twin electric motors drive through a Limited-Slip Differential, which combined with a revised spring and damper rates, ensures the pure handling characteristics of the petrol-powered Rapide AMR are retained.

Speaking ahead of Rapide E’s Shanghai debut, Dr Andy Palmer, President and Group CEO, Aston Martin Lagonda, commented: “Unveiling the Rapide E will be a huge moment for Aston Martin. As our first all-electric production car, it is a truly historic step. One that signals Aston Martin is prepared for the huge challenge of an environmentally responsible and sustainable future. As a car company we cannot afford to passively allow that future to come to us; we have to actively chase it. Only by doing this can we learn and prepare, but also preserve those things we love as drivers and car enthusiasts. That’s why it was so important to me that in embracing EV technology we should not let go of those unique qualities that define an Aston Martin. I believe Rapide E embodies that desire and paves the way for a hugely exciting future.”

Rapide E is available to order now, with prices available on application.