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Kia EV9 Reshapes SUV User Experience with Superior Design and Technology

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Hyundai Electric Global Modular Platform, EV9, EV, OTA, HDP, Statistics, Multimedia, Highway, Sale, SUV, Thought, Level 3, Engineering, Architecture, WLTP, Video game, Online shopping, Kia, Atmosphere of Earth

Numerous technological breakthroughs include the Highway Driving Pilot (HDP) system, available in the Kia EV9 GT-line in the future, enabling conditional Level 3 autonomous driving in selected markets.

Key Points: 
  • Numerous technological breakthroughs include the Highway Driving Pilot (HDP) system, available in the Kia EV9 GT-line in the future, enabling conditional Level 3 autonomous driving in selected markets.
  • Ho Sung Song, President and CEO, said: "The Kia EV9 transcends all aspects of traditional SUV thinking and represents the pinnacle of Kia's design and engineering capabilities.
  • The Kia EV9 will go on sale in selected global markets from the second half of the year.
  • The video can be viewed on the Kia EV9 global brand page at https://worldwide.kia.com/int/ev9
    For more information on Kia EV9, please visit: www.kianewscenter.com
    [1] Availability of HDP may vary by trim and market.

Kia EV9 Reshapes SUV User Experience with Superior Design and Technology

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Hyundai Electric Global Modular Platform, EV9, EV, OTA, HDP, Statistics, Highway, Sale, SUV, Thought, Level 3, Engineering, Architecture, WLTP, Video game, Kia, Atmosphere of Earth

Ho Sung Song, President and CEO, said: "The Kia EV9 transcends all aspects of traditional SUV thinking and represents the pinnacle of Kia's design and engineering capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Ho Sung Song, President and CEO, said: "The Kia EV9 transcends all aspects of traditional SUV thinking and represents the pinnacle of Kia's design and engineering capabilities.
  • Kia will begin offering pre-order of the EV9 for the Korean market in the second quarter of 2023.
  • The Kia EV9 will go on sale in selected global markets from the second half of the year.
  • The video can be viewed on the Kia EV9 global brand page at https://worldwide.kia.com/int/ev9
    For more information on Kia EV9, please visit: www.kianewscenter.com
    [1] Availability of HDP may vary by trim and market.

Soft-switching Leader, Pre-Switch, Demonstrates ‘Astonishing Efficiency’ Across Full Load Range

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Monday, March 27, 2023
Semiconductor, Automotive, EV, Electric Vehicles, Technology, Alternative Energy, Energy, Artificial Intelligence, EVS, Architecture, AC/DC, ARCP, Running, Intelligence, Temperature, WLTP, Electric motor

Tests performed on Pre-Switch’s CleanWave2 reference inverter at 100kHz switching speed show the system is 98.5% efficiency at 5% load.

Key Points: 
  • Tests performed on Pre-Switch’s CleanWave2 reference inverter at 100kHz switching speed show the system is 98.5% efficiency at 5% load.
  • Bruce Renouard, Pre-Switch CEO comments: “Over a year ago we announced peak efficiency figures of over 99%.
  • The Pre-Switch architecture addresses the challenges that, until now, have prevented industry from making the transition to soft-switching for EV inverters.
  • The exceptional efficiency at low loads and high frequency low distortion sign wave to the motor significantly improves WLTP (EPA’s European milage test system) range performance.

All-Electric Fisker Ocean Extreme Achieves a Combined WLTP Range of up to 707 km/440 UK Miles, the Longest Range of Any Battery Electric SUV Sold in Europe Today

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Monday, March 27, 2023
Environment, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, EV, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Green Technology, Transportation, Travel, Fisker Inc., Ultra, Inc., SUV, WLTP, Multimedia, NYSE, Renewable energy, Online shopping, Fisker, Fisker Ocean

Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) ("Fisker"), driven by a mission to create the world's most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, announces that the all-electric Fisker Ocean Extreme has a combined WLTP range of up to 707 km/440 UK miles1, the longest range of any battery electric SUV sold in Europe today, exceeding Fisker’s estimates and providing Fisker Ocean owners with range assurance, comfort, and convenience.

Key Points: 
  • Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) ("Fisker"), driven by a mission to create the world's most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, announces that the all-electric Fisker Ocean Extreme has a combined WLTP range of up to 707 km/440 UK miles1, the longest range of any battery electric SUV sold in Europe today, exceeding Fisker’s estimates and providing Fisker Ocean owners with range assurance, comfort, and convenience.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230327005270/en/
    All-electric Fisker Ocean Extreme achieves a combined WLTP range of up to 707 km/440 UK miles, the longest range of any battery electric SUV sold in Europe today (Photo: Business Wire)
    “From the beginning, we planned the Fisker Ocean to deliver the highest level of design, sustainability, innovation, usability, and range.
  • We created a fantastic 5-passenger vehicle, offering our buyers range confidence and convenience in every trip,” CEO Henrik Fisker said.
  • “This achievement is a major milestone for everyone at Fisker, and we are delighted the range exceeds our initial calculations,” Fisker continued.

Vingroup: VinFast will deliver the first VF 9 batch on March 27, 2023

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Vingroup: VinFast will deliver the first VF 9 batch on March 27, 2023

Key Points: 
  • Vingroup: VinFast will deliver the first VF 9 batch on March 27, 2023
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • VinFast will deliver the first VF 9 batch on March 27, 2023
    HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 23 March 2023 - VinFast announced it will officially deliver the first batch of full-size VF 9 SUVs to customers on March 27, 2023.
  • The VinFast VF 9 also has two trims, the Eco and Plus.
  • In addition, VinFast is in preparation for its VF 5 Plus delivery in April 2023, according to its initial plan.

Fisker Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
  • This approach offers the opportunity to increase sales and shift vehicles to whichever market has the strongest growth,” continued Fisker.
  • These results reinforce our expectation that, at the time of launch, the Fisker Ocean will have the longest range of any SUV/Crossover priced below $70,000.
  • Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights:
    Cash and cash equivalents of $736.5 million as of December 31, 2022.

First Hydrogen Prepares LCVs for Deployment

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Monday, February 27, 2023
Hydrogen, FSE, Worldwide, Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure, FCEV, OTC Markets Group, LCV, AVL, Data analysis, Second generation, AI, FIRST, WLTP, Total cost, Total cost of ownership, Hyundai ix35 FCEV, TCO, AFHC, Gasoline, EU

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 27, 2023) - First Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV: FHYD) (OTC Pink: FHYDF) (FSE: FIT) ("FIRST HYDROGEN" or the "Company") is completing mileage accumulation and vehicle evaluation to optimise the efficiency of its zero-emission light commercial vehicles (LCVs) ahead of the vehicles' deployment with fleet customers in March 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 27, 2023) - First Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV: FHYD) (OTC Pink: FHYDF) (FSE: FIT) ("FIRST HYDROGEN" or the "Company") is completing mileage accumulation and vehicle evaluation to optimise the efficiency of its zero-emission light commercial vehicles (LCVs) ahead of the vehicles' deployment with fleet customers in March 2023.
  • Data collected from the two hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered vehicles (FCEV) will allow First Hydrogen to accurately determine fuel consumption and vehicle range in different driving scenarios.
  • The tests will be completed before First Hydrogen deploys its two vans for trials with major fleet operators in the UK as part of a programme with the Aggregated Hydrogen Freight Consortium (AFHC).
  • These operational trials offer companies, including national supermarkets, utilities, roadside assistance, and healthcare providers, the chance to experience zero-emission LCVs alongside their own fleets.

XPENG Launches G9 SUV and P7 Sedan for Europe

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Friday, February 3, 2023
Performance & Special Interest, EV, Electric Vehicles, Sustainability, Environmental Health, Alternative Energy, Energy, General Automotive, Automotive, Environment, Green Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, DNA, OTA, Advanced driver-assistance system, Human, WVTA, Brembo, Shared services center, G9, Acceleration, UI, Dynaudio, Silicon carbide, NYSE, Travel, ADAS, Software, XPEV, Heat, WLTP, Policy, EU, Multimedia, SUV, HKEX, Airline, Mobile phone, Electric motor, XPENG, Badhoevedorp, Swedish, P7, Danish

XPENG (NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), today launched its two latest smart EV models for European markets: G9 flagship SUV, and the new P7 sports sedan.

Key Points: 
  • XPENG (NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), today launched its two latest smart EV models for European markets: G9 flagship SUV, and the new P7 sports sedan.
  • The new P7 - an upgraded version of P7 - combines its signature sports sedan profile with greater range, faster charging and a brand new smart cabin.
  • XPENG G9 and P7 are both engineered to meet E-NCAP five-star safety standards and stringent EU WVTA vehicle certification.
  • For customers** ordering our new P7 sedan or G9 SUV between February 3 and December 31, 2023, the standard warranty will be extended to seven years/160,000 km from the date of delivery.

VisIC Technologies paves the way to high-power GaN traction inverters, successfully operating a BEV motor

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Traction, PMSM, OEM, Silicon, Gallium nitride, Applied mechanics, WLTP, EV, Power module, NESS, Electric motor, Silicon carbide

NESS ZIONA, Israel, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VisIC Technologies Ltd. successfully tested its 2.2mΩ 650V half-bridge power module, consisting of 4 parallel 8mΩ Power FET, in a 3-phase configuration on a dyno-test-bench using a PMSM motor at a major automotive OEM.

Key Points: 
  • successfully tested its 2.2mΩ 650V half-bridge power module, consisting of 4 parallel 8mΩ Power FET, in a 3-phase configuration on a dyno-test-bench using a PMSM motor at a major automotive OEM.
  • Thanks to this, VisIC Technologies has proven that their D³GaN (Direct Drive D-Mode Gallium-Nitride) semiconductor technology is well-suited even for the most challenging high-power automotive applications.
  • "With this great accomplishment, acknowledged by a leading automotive OEM, VisIC Technologies has provided overwhelming evidence for higher-efficiency at lower-cost future EV traction inverters, for the automotive world," said Dr. Tamara Baksht, CEO & Co-founder of VisIC technologies.
  • VisIC Technologies 3-phase prototype inverter system will be available for testing across additional customer sites towards the end of the 2nd quarter of 2023.

VisIC Technologies paves the way to high-power GaN traction inverters, successfully operating a BEV motor

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Traction, PMSM, OEM, Silicon, Gallium nitride, Applied mechanics, WLTP, EV, Power module, NESS, Electric motor, Silicon carbide

NESS ZIONA, Israel, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VisIC Technologies Ltd. successfully tested its 2.2mΩ 650V half-bridge power module, consisting of 4 parallel 8mΩ Power FET, in a 3-phase configuration on a dyno-test-bench using a PMSM motor at a major automotive OEM.

Key Points: 
  • successfully tested its 2.2mΩ 650V half-bridge power module, consisting of 4 parallel 8mΩ Power FET, in a 3-phase configuration on a dyno-test-bench using a PMSM motor at a major automotive OEM.
  • Thanks to this, VisIC Technologies has proven that their D³GaN (Direct Drive D-Mode Gallium-Nitride) semiconductor technology is well-suited even for the most challenging high-power automotive applications.
  • "With this great accomplishment, acknowledged by a leading automotive OEM, VisIC Technologies has provided overwhelming evidence for higher-efficiency at lower-cost future EV traction inverters, for the automotive world," said Dr. Tamara Baksht, CEO & Co-founder of VisIC technologies.
  • VisIC Technologies 3-phase prototype inverter system will be available for testing across additional customer sites towards the end of the 2nd quarter of 2023.