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Renesas unveils integrated LIN interface sensor signal conditioner for EV HVAC Systems

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Renesas Electronics recently introduced the ZSSC4132—an automotive pressure sensor solution featuring an integrated certified LIN v2.2a Available in a single-package compact form factor, the sensor signal conditioner (SSC) is designed for EV climate control systems.

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Allegro’s new gate driver reduces cooling fan noise and vibration

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Allegro MicroSystems has introduced the new A89307 automotive-qualified gate driver integrated circuit (IC). Designed for battery cooling fans and HVAC systems in EVs and hybrids, the A89307 offers ultra-low noise and vibration by using a Field Oriented Control (FOC) algorithm to drive continuous sinusoidal current to the load.

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Hyundai/Kia’s new EV heat pump technology

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The new system scavenges waste heat from an increased number of sources, including drive motors, on-board chargers, inverters, battery packs and slow chargers. This process generates additional heat energy that is recovered by the heat pump and used to warm the cabin, reducing the load on the battery system.

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Linear Labs raises $6 million to expand EV motor manufacturing in Texas

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Clients for these motors include global OEMs in automotive, micro-mobility and industrial pump applications, as well as residential and light commercial HVAC. We’re making a global impact through smarter utilization of energy, with a motor that is as big a breakthrough in energy as any major battery breakthrough.”.

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Sandy Munro offers BMW i3 teardown report for $10

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The 23,000+ page document, which previously sold for $89,000, covers every component in the vehicle—the carbon fiber monocoque, battery pack, electric motor, range-extending gas engine, HVAC system, electronics and more. Make no mistake, however: Munro has done a great service to the EV industry by releasing this information.

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PLC technology for applications beyond smart metering

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The same principle is valid for residential distributed PV systems, where PLC can be used for the communication between the PV modules, the inverter, the distribution board, the charge controller, and the battery, ensuring PV module status monitoring, emergency shutdown, load monitoring and battery status monitoring.

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Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Advanced Manufacturing

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Automotive Consumer Products Clean Energy Inputs Batteries Machinery Mining Paper Plastics Cement Steel Glass Chemicals Key Relevant Provisions §45X and §48C are the key provisions to know for advanced manufacturing, offering incentives for domestic clean technology and energy efficient manufacturing. module and pack manufacturing.