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How EV fast-charging controls can improve grid stability
Researchers from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, and Louisiana Tech University have developed and tested a control framework for extreme electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations that’s designed to support grid stability while improving resilience to cyberattacks. The study, published in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, evaluated charging stations capable of delivering up…
EVgo expands retail fast-charging network
EVgo and Regency Centers are expanding their electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging partnership with plans to add more than 400 charging stalls at retail properties across the United States. Each new site will feature up to 24 high-power chargers. EVgo has previously deployed 350-kW fast chargers at Regency properties, adding a stronger technical angle to the…
Part II: What CT can reveal about EV component design
X-ray computed tomography (CT) can reveal the internal structure of electric vehicle (EV) components without requiring disassembly. The technology gives engineers a way to examine how a component is built while preserving the relationships between the parts inside it. In Part I of this interview, Sebastian Ahling, Ph.D., staff research and development engineer at Lumafield,…
8-inch SiC process advances for EV power electronics
DB HiTek has completed reliability qualification for its 1,200-V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET process on 8-inch (200-mm) wafers. The company is preparing the process for volume production in 2027, with electric vehicles (EVs) among the intended high-voltage applications. SiC power semiconductors can operate efficiently under high-voltage and high-temperature conditions, making the technology suited to EV…
New battery laboratory advances LFP material testing
LANXESS has opened a battery laboratory at its Krefeld-Uerdingen site in Germany to test and develop materials for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. The facility will focus on iron oxide and iron phosphate grades used in LFP cathode materials for electric vehicles and other battery applications. The laboratory allows LANXESS to evaluate material properties directly…
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How to accelerate film capacitor design with simulationEditor’s note: Film capacitors are critical to electric vehicle (EV) power-electronics systems, particularly in dc-link and inverter applications, where component…
How can EV systems be reliably tested for cybersecurity vulnerabilities?Electric vehicle (EV) cybersecurity testing is performed throughout the vehicle development lifecycle. EVs can contain dozens of electronic control units…
How do high-voltage interlock loops protect EV electrical systems?Hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) powertrains carry high-voltage circuits, often rated at 400 volts (V) and rising to 800 V…
Where force and torque measurement matters in vehicle validationSimulation gives automotive engineers a way to evaluate vehicle designs before physical prototypes are built. The value of those models…
How brake-by-wire is changing regenerative braking control and validationRegenerative braking gives an electric vehicle (EV) another way to slow down while returning energy to the battery. In some…
What is connector derating, and why does it matter in EVs?Connector derating is a common engineering technique that reduces allowable current below the datasheet value to account for real-world operating…
Part II: Inside the engineering of a magnet-free EV motorIn this two-part series, we examine the engineering behind a rare-earth-free electric vehicle (EV) motor and the trade-offs involved in…
How are EV battery packs tested for leaks?Electric vehicle (EV) battery packs must resist water ingress and retain coolant while maintaining electrical isolation. This article explores how…
How duty cycle determines battery life in off-highway EVsCharge-discharge cycles and calendar aging limit battery life, but operating hours measure neither. For electric vehicle (EV) engineers, that distinction…
Part I: Why rare-earth-free EV motors are difficult to buildTo understand the modern electric vehicle (EV), it helps to look beyond the touchscreen dashboard, the battery skateboard, and the…
Why megawatt charging demands a new approach to testingEvery facet of mobility is undergoing a transformation toward more electric and autonomous transportation. For the freight industry to make…
How do engineers correlate dynamometer testing with real-world EV range?When testing electric vehicles (EVs) for range in laboratories using a dynamometer, engineers often do not see the same EV’s…
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Bringing battery production automation to The Battery ShowBosch Rexroth will showcase several technologies for battery manufacturing at The Battery Show 2026 in Detroit, including heavy-payload conveyance, tightening…
New battery laboratory advances LFP material testingLANXESS has opened a battery laboratory at its Krefeld-Uerdingen site in Germany to test and develop materials for lithium iron…
Ten-Nine advances cathode additive for extended EV battery lifeTen-Nine Technologies is scaling production of TENIX, a cathode additive designed to reduce degradation in rechargeable batteries, including those used…
Open-access battery lab enables pilot-scale pouch cell developmentThe Washington Clean Energy Testbeds has opened a public, open-access battery lab in Seattle for developing and demonstrating emerging battery…
Real-world driving data tests feasibility of onboard battery diagnosticsResearchers at the Technical University of Munich have analyzed nearly 170,000 km of real-world electric vehicle (EV) data to determine…
World’s largest independent EV battery studyAVILOO has released a study examining electric vehicle (EV) battery degradation using data from more than 500,000 independent diagnostic tests…
AM Batteries to scale dry-electrode manufacturing for EV batteriesAM Batteries will contribute its dry-electrode manufacturing technology to a $50-million US Department of Energy-supported project aimed at scaling domestic…
US lithium project locks in 8,000-tonne annual battery supply dealSmackover Lithium has signed a binding offtake agreement with LG Energy Solution for lithium carbonate from its South West Arkansas…
Researchers develop tri-layer electrolyte for safer lithium-metal EV batteriesResearchers at Chonnam National University in South Korea have developed a new tri-layer composite solid electrolyte designed to improve the…
New JBC white paper examines passive EV battery thermal managementJBC Technologies has released a new white paper examining passive thermal management strategies for electric vehicle batteries. The paper outlines…
Pure Lithium lithium metal battery surpasses 9,315 cyclesPure Lithium has reported more than 9,315 cycles from its Advanced Anode lithium metal battery technology, with the cells continuing…
Nano One expands LFP cathode strategy as global demand growsNano One Materials is advancing its strategy to expand lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active material production as demand grows…
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8-inch SiC process advances for EV power electronics
DB HiTek has completed reliability qualification for its 1,200-V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET process on 8-inch (200-mm) wafers. The company is preparing the process for volume production in 2027, with electric vehicles (EVs) among the intended high-voltage applications. SiC power semiconductors can operate efficiently under high-voltage and high-temperature conditions, making the technology suited to EV…
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Bringing battery production automation to The Battery Show
Bosch Rexroth will showcase several technologies for battery manufacturing at The Battery Show 2026 in Detroit, including heavy-payload conveyance, tightening systems, industrial controls, and cabinet-free drives (Booth 4330). The company’s TS 7plus roller conveyor is designed to transport workpieces weighing up to 3,000 kg. The fully electric system uses modular conveyor sections with positioning, rotary,…
