Release of SMD-Type Common Mode Choke Coils for Automotive Application by MURATA
Murata Manufacturing has announced the release of PLT10HH series of SMD-type common mode choke coils. The new common mode choke coils are designed to reduce unwanted radiation noise from automotive power lines. The new products supports up to 10A, making it ideal for suppressing noise in various electrical accessories such as pumps, air conditioning, power steering, brakes and more which are used in EV, HEV and other type of low fuel consumption automobiles. Read more
Development of Li-ion Batteries for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles by HITACHI
On expanding the battery system business with an aim toward its industrial applications, Hitachi and Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd made an announcement on development of lithium-ion batteries for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have two running modes, namely an EV (Electric Vehicle) mode where the vehicle runs solely on a motor and an HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) mode where the vehicle is operated by both the engine and the motor offering a dramatic improvement on gas mileage and reduction on exhaust emission. Read more
