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New DC-DC converter promises to increase efficiency of hybrids

The way to more efficient hybrids might be through a new DC-DC converter. A consortium of British companies and Universities, led by Prodrive are developing a DC-DC converter which is claimed to be more efficient, smaller and cheaper than those available today. According to their press release, current hybrids without such a device have to compromise the energy storage device (batteries or ultra-capacitors) and the motor. When using regenerative braking, the motor charges the batteries while it slows down but there comes a moment when the power ... Read more →

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