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Fueling the Future: Innovations in Charging Infrastructure for Next-Gen Trucks, Reports IDTechEx

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Most commercial vehicle charging today is limited to between 150 and 350 kW.

Key Points: 
  • Most commercial vehicle charging today is limited to between 150 and 350 kW.
  • IDTechEx research finds that the megawatt charging system (MCS) presents opportunities and challenges of moving to much faster charging speeds, but predict that it will become the exclusive commercial vehicle charging standard.
  • It includes analysis of private depot AC charging, MW public charging, battery swapping, and dynamic wireless charging.
  • It considers different duty cycles across various logistics scenarios and presents optimum charging technologies best suited for each case.

At APEC 2024, AmberSemi to Demonstrate Its Silicon-based AC to DC Power Conversion Technology

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Friday, February 23, 2024

DUBLIN, Calif., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amber Semiconductor, Inc. (AmberSemi™), a fabless semiconductor company and leading technology developer of patented, innovative technologies for AC Direct digital management of electricity in silicon chip architecture, is announcing its participation and plans for APEC 2024, the leading conference for power electronics professionals. At APEC 2024, AmberSemi will publicly showcase its AC Direct DC Enabler power management device for the first time ever. The AC Direct DC Enabler is AmberSemi's first commercial silicon chip and is currently in customer evaluation for integration into their end products as early as Q4 2024. Those interested in experiencing the technology first-hand can visit AmberSemi at APEC Booth #639 at the Long Beach Convention Center from February 26-28th, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • At APEC 2024, AmberSemi will publicly showcase its AC Direct DC Enabler power management device for the first time ever.
  • Those interested in experiencing the technology first-hand can visit AmberSemi at APEC Booth #639 at the Long Beach Convention Center from February 26-28th, 2024.
  • To showcase the viability and broad-ranging impact of its AC Direct DC Enabler power conversion technology in silicon, the AmberSemi team will present three semiconductor demonstrations at its APEC booth.
  • In addition to showcasing its breakthrough technologies at Booth #639, AmberSemi's CEO, Thar Casey, will lead an education seminar titled "Bringing AC to DC Power Conversion to the 21st Century: Siliconizing Power to Eliminate the Challenges in AC to DC Power Conversion," during the conference.

Midea RAC to Participate in Big 5 Construct Saudi, Reinforcing its Commitment to Professional Innovation

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Friday, February 23, 2024

It provides a range of products and is committed to rewarding the trust of the Middle Eastern market with professional innovation.

Key Points: 
  • It provides a range of products and is committed to rewarding the trust of the Middle Eastern market with professional innovation.
  • Midea RAC's exhibit at the Big 5 Construct Saudi is themed "Pro Innovation Pro Future," highlighting the company's commitment to professional innovation.
  • Midea RAC firmly believes that while innovation can change people's lives, it is professional innovation that truly enhances them.
  • Midea RAC continues to set the standard in the industry with its unwavering commitment to innovation and professionalism.

L-com Unveils IEC Connectors, Power Entry Modules and PDUs

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand and a supplier of wired and wireless connectivity products, has just introduced new lines of IEC connectors and power entry modules, IEC connector accessories and IEC power distribution units.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand and a supplier of wired and wireless connectivity products, has just introduced new lines of IEC connectors and power entry modules , IEC connector accessories and IEC power distribution units .
  • "We're bringing reliable connection of AC power to critical components with these new IEC connectors, power entry modules, PDUs and accessories," said Product Line Manager Dan Rebeck.
  • Faulty power connections can become a thing of the past with the new line of IEC connectors.
  • "We're bringing reliable connection of AC power to critical components with these new IEC connectors, power entry modules, PDUs and accessories," said Product Line Manager Dan Rebeck.

L-com Unveils IEC Connectors, Power Entry Modules and PDUs

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand and a supplier of wired and wireless connectivity products, has just introduced new lines of IEC connectors and power entry modules, IEC connector accessories and IEC power distribution units.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand and a supplier of wired and wireless connectivity products, has just introduced new lines of IEC connectors and power entry modules , IEC connector accessories and IEC power distribution units .
  • They power equipment such as computers, monitors, printers, server and networking equipment, audio and video gear, industrial machinery, and more.
  • Faulty power connections can become a thing of the past with the new line of IEC connectors.
  • "We're bringing reliable connection of AC power to critical components with these new IEC connectors, power entry modules, PDUs and accessories," said Product Line Manager Dan Rebeck.

BLUETTI Launches SwapSolar on Indiegogo, Elevating Your Outdoor Experience

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

First unveiled at CES 2024, the SwapSolar includes the world's first LFP-powered MultiCooler portable fridge and the AC180T hot-swappable battery power station.

Key Points: 
  • First unveiled at CES 2024, the SwapSolar includes the world's first LFP-powered MultiCooler portable fridge and the AC180T hot-swappable battery power station.
  • The SwapSolar is not just a product; it's an answer to your outdoor power needs, ice-making desires, and long-distance travel cooling cravings – all in one.
  • The AC180T ensures your independent outdoor power supply off the grid, while the MultiCooler's 3-in-1 design provides excellent coolness and efficiency.
  • As BLUETTI's spokesperson, James Ray, aptly puts it, "We want users to savor the joy of outdoor life.

Report: Solar Power is Cheaper Than Ever--but Overreliance Risks Destabilizing US Electricity Markets and Undermining Energy Investments

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Heavy Focus on Solar Might Create Volatile US Electricity Markets , allowing solar to become the dominant source of energy without adequate storage capacity might fuel greater volatility in US electricity wholesale markets—and potentially even negative prices during daytime hours.

Key Points: 
  • Heavy Focus on Solar Might Create Volatile US Electricity Markets , allowing solar to become the dominant source of energy without adequate storage capacity might fuel greater volatility in US electricity wholesale markets—and potentially even negative prices during daytime hours.
  • "Cheap solar power will be key to meeting renewable energy goals, but the intermittent nature of the technology poses serious challenges," said Alex Heil, Senior Economist at The Conference Board.
  • Crucially, concomitant investment in baseload power sources, grid upgrades, and energy storage solutions must keep up with the solar buildout."
  • Despite the variability of solar energy and resulting low or negative wholesale electricity prices, tax credits and incentives continue to encourage solar installation in California and elsewhere.

Supermicro Drives Advanced AI Capabilities to Edge Computing Environments with New Industry-Leading System Portfolio

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a Total IT Solution Manufacturer for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is expanding its portfolio of AI solutions, allowing customers to leverage the power and capability of AI in edge locations, such as public spaces, retail stores, or industrial infrastructure. Using Supermicro application-optimized servers with NVIDIA GPUs makes it easier to fine-tune pre-trained models and for AI inference solutions to be deployed at the edge where the data is generated, improving response times and decision-making.

Key Points: 
  • "Supermicro has the broadest portfolio of Edge AI solutions, capable of supporting pre-trained models for our customers' edge environments," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro.
  • Supermicro continues to provide the industry with optimized solutions as enterprises build a competitive advantage by processing AI data at their edge locations."
  • "The new Supermicro NVIDIA-Certified Systems, powered by the NVIDIA AI platform, are built to deliver the highest-performing accelerated computing infrastructure, as well as NVIDIA AI Enterprise software to help run edge AI workloads."
  • These GPUs give the Supermicro Hyper-E sufficient computing power to process AI workloads at edge environments where data is collected, analyzed, and stored.

Supermicro Drives Advanced AI Capabilities to Edge Computing Environments with New Industry-Leading System Portfolio

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a Total IT Solution Manufacturer for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is expanding its portfolio of AI solutions, allowing customers to leverage the power and capability of AI in edge locations, such as public spaces, retail stores, or industrial infrastructure. Using Supermicro application-optimized servers with NVIDIA GPUs makes it easier to fine-tune pre-trained models and for AI inference solutions to be deployed at the edge where the data is generated, improving response times and decision-making.

Key Points: 
  • "Supermicro has the broadest portfolio of Edge AI solutions, capable of supporting pre-trained models for our customers' edge environments," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro.
  • Supermicro continues to provide the industry with optimized solutions as enterprises build a competitive advantage by processing AI data at their edge locations."
  • "The new Supermicro NVIDIA-Certified Systems, powered by the NVIDIA AI platform, are built to deliver the highest-performing accelerated computing infrastructure, as well as NVIDIA AI Enterprise software to help run edge AI workloads."
  • These GPUs give the Supermicro Hyper-E sufficient computing power to process AI workloads at edge environments where data is collected, analyzed, and stored.

FranklinWH and Solar Insure Partner to Elevate and Protect Whole-Home Energy Management

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. (FranklinWH), a leader in whole-home energy management solutions, proudly announces its partnership with Solar Insure, a leading solar monitoring and warranty company for consumers and installers. With this new partnership, FranklinWH installers are able to differentiate themselves from the competition by offering a top-notch whole-home solution backed by Solar Insure's 20-year monitoring and warranty.

Key Points: 
  • (FranklinWH), a leader in whole-home energy management solutions, proudly announces its partnership with Solar Insure , a leading solar monitoring and warranty company for consumers and installers.
  • With this new partnership, FranklinWH installers are able to differentiate themselves from the competition by offering a top-notch whole-home solution backed by Solar Insure's 20-year monitoring and warranty.
  • "We are excited to welcome FranklinWH into our family of approved vendors," said Ara Agopian , Chief Executive Office at Solar Insure.
  • To learn more about how FranklinWH is empowering consumers to take control of their energy management solutions and gain whole home energy freedom, visit www.franklinwh.com .