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Vicor would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe 4th of July Holiday. Enjoy this time with friends and family as we celebrate our independence together.

The safety and well-being of people and property are always top of mind. Whether it's a natural disaster or just making us feel secure as we go about our daily lives, our customers are creating innovative world-altering solutions that keep us safe. Vicor power modules play a vital role in these breakthrough designs by delivering and managing the power needed to bring these systems to life. Explore this eBook full of application examples and technical insights that might just inspire your next design. https://ow.ly/pL8650SiQz9

Holy trivia! Did you know the Batmobile featured in the 1989 Tim Burton big screen version of Batman (Michael Keaton) was built with a 48-volt electric engine? Despite the on-screen thrills and dramatic car chases the vehicle was only capable of top speeds of 30 miles per hour and relatively short run times. https://ow.ly/wXjj50SiJCW

Who says going electric translates into less fun? In this tricked-out, all-electric go-kart from Kandi America you can experience the thrills on and off the road without all the noise, smell, and maintenance of traditional gasoline-powered karts. So strap yourself in punch it and let the good times roll. https://ow.ly/2cYQ50SiJe9

Vicor will be exhibiting and presenting two technical presentations at this year's Automotive Innovation Day (AID) event on July 4th in Seoul, South Korea. Greg Green, Director of Automotive Marketing, and YK Choi, Sr. Field Application Engineer, will share valuable technical insights on the techniques used and benefits of implementing a 48V zonal architecture for your EV power system design. Visit us at the show to learn how Vicor high performance modules can give you the competitive edge you need to succeed. https://ow.ly/KsU450Snafe

For decades science fiction has touted the use of laser weapons for cinematic effect. Now technology has advanced enough that this phenomenon has crossed over to reality. In today's vernacular, they are referred to as directed energy weapons (DEWs). This 46-page document authored by Henry Obering, retired Lt. General U.S. Air Force, takes a comprehensive look at the technology behind DEWs and the applications and benefits of using this technology on the battlefield. https://ow.ly/un3Q50SiJg9

On June 24, a U.S. District Court enjoined subsidiaries of Foxconn from pursuing arbitration in China against Vicor. The Foxconn subsidiaries had attempted to have arbitrators in China rule that their purchase orders for Vicor modules entitled them to royalty-free licenses to Vicor patents, including patents asserted in a pending investigation by the United States International Trade Commission (“ITC”). An ITC exclusion order could bar Foxconn from importing infringing power modules and systems containing such modules, including AI accelerators, TPUs, GPUs and CPUs. https://ow.ly/vUhH50SqWvX

To protect and serve sustainably. The recently released 48-volt Tesla Cybertruck has been transformed into a sleek and imposing-looking police vehicle by Upfit. Now law enforcement can fight crime in style knowing they are doing their part to save the environment. https://ow.ly/cEci50SiJhN

Not too long ago having bidirectional electrification capabilities was a luxury. Fast forward 2 years and now bidirectional electrification is becoming a standard feature. Case in point, Qmerit is offering a suite of home electrification technologies called "Powerhouse" to homeowners reducing grid dependency and offering the potential for monetary benefits by enabling the transfer of energy seamlessly between the house, electric vehicle, and energy storage device. https://ow.ly/Vt3A50SiJkZ