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There is a need for a standardized charging connection and network. OEMs and regulators are working towards such harmonized standards, but a fully-compatible European-wide charging network is yet to be established.

When Porsche unveiled the Mission E concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year, it introduced the first 800 Volt charging concept, which has the potential to change the landscape of the electric vehicle market. However, with no 800 Volt charging stations or agreed standards at present, the concept also poses a variety of questions and challenges.

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Exclusive free presentation by Dr. Christian Hainzlmaier, Director Product Engineering Electric Heating at Webasto Thermo & Comfort SE in Germany on the topic of: "10 kW, 800 Volts – New trends in future electric heating for passenger and commercial electric vehicles".

The presentation covers the following:

• Trends in heater concepts and systems design
• Perspectives of 800 Volts technology implementation for electric heating
• Implementing 10 KW heating for larger cabins
• Future trends in commercial vehicle segment

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The latest technology to address the comfort inside the cabin of EVs uses heat pumps, vaporized coolant and new designs of the coolant flow systems by EV makers. 

What are the current major drawbacks to existing thermal management solutions in EVs and in which direction are the next generation of thermal management systems going? 

Find out with with exclusive free presentation by Prof. Dr. Noshin Omar, Director of Battery Innovation Center at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium on the topic of: "Advanced Battery Thermal Management for Battery Electric Vehicles".

The presentation covers the following:

• Present and future thermal management options
• Advanced simulation tools
• Increasing safety levels
• Decreasing solutions costs 

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The operation of HVAC systems in PEVs or any fully electric vehicle poses many of the same problems that running other systems face, but HVAC use poses some unique challenges, too. In climates where electric cars are or will be a major part of the transportation load from now on, consumers demand efficient and powerful heating and cooling in their vehicles. Lear more here.

Expand your knowledge within this area, with this exclusive free report written by Automotive IQ on the topic of: "Report on Electric Vehicle Heating and Cooling".

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Maciej Mrozek, Senior Design Engineer R&D Department at Solaris Bus & Coach S.A. in Poland made this exclusive presentation on the topic of: "Challenges in thermal management for electric buses manufacturers".

The presentation included the following:

• Limitations of thermal management development
• Complex and efficient recovery of waste heat
• Upcoming solutions in HVAC systems – Ideas and challenges

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The most inefficient method used in the last decade is resistive heating, in which power from the battery is turned to heat simply by running power through resistant wiring, uses a large amount of battery capacity. 

What are the current major drawbacks to existing thermal management solutions in EVs and in which direction are the next generation of thermal management systems going?

Expand your knowledge within this area, with this exclusive free presentation by Walter Ferraris, Thermal Systems Development at Centro Ricerche Fiat in Italy on the topic of: "Increasing the electric drive range of EVs and PHEVs through new concepts of thermal conditioning for ePT systems and cabin"

The presentation covers the following:

• Optimized energy management approach
• New thermal management solution based on a compact refrigeration unit
• Battery & cabin preconditioning
• Energy consumption reduction estimation

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Even though the theoretical picture of clean mobility is very attractive, many challenges still stand in the way of having an affordable electric car with satisfactory range, fast charging ability and long life.

Expand your knowledge within this area, with this exclusive free report written by Automotive IQ on the topic of: "Why Cooling is the Key Enabler for Ultra Fast Charging in EVs".

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Read about the latest challenges vehicle manufacturer face implementing ultra fast charging, not only battery life but also the safety is strongly affected as the battery gets overheated quickly. Want to know how manufacturers are trying to solve these problems? Then download the article here.

Read this article about how the overall driving range of BEVs with one charged battery can be effected by other systems within the car. Heat is just one factor that has an immense impact on the performance and efficiency of the battery.

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