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Volvo’s electrification integration continues with Breathe investment for software-defined batteries

Posted by Kevin Jost | Mar 11, 2024 | Business Development, Electrification, Software, Startups

Breathe Battery Technologies’ software uses adaptive charging to dynamically control the battery in real-time, resulting in significantly shorter charging times, and the investment adds to Volvo’s others in electrification like Leadrive in power electronics in January.

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Xpeng debuts fifth smart EV and second-generation platform at Auto Shanghai

Posted by Kevin Jost | Apr 21, 2023 | Design, Electrification, Software, Vehicles

The new G6 Ultra Smart Coupe SUV is based on Xpeng’s new SEPA2.0 architecture powered by the latest XNGP ADAS, Xmart OS 4.0, and X-EEA 3.5 E/E features, with the 800-V SiC platform and 3C battery cell technology delivering a 755-km max range and 300 km with a 10-min charge.

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EV development pushes power electronics revolution

Posted by Kevin Jost | Mar 1, 2023 | Analysis, Electrification, Standards, Vehicles

According to Luke Gear of IDTechEx, passenger car electrical vehicle networks of 800 V and more—pioneered by Lucid, Porsche/Audi, and Hyundai/Kia—will eventually be the automotive standard, and the time has come for high-voltage wide bandgap materials like silicon carbide and gallium nitride for power electronics.

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