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Bonding dissimilar materials in EV structures
To offset the weight of battery packs in electric vehicles (EVs), manufacturers are adopting multi-material strategies that integrate advanced high-strength steels, aluminum alloys, and carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP). This Q&A addresses the specific challenges this transition presents for assembly and how structural adhesives are emerging as an enabler for these complex systems. Why is the…
U.S. Energy expands Volt Vault EV charging line with mobile model
U.S. Energy announced the introduction of Volt Vault Lite, a new model within its Volt Vault EV charging product line. Volt Vault Lite is designed as a smaller, more mobile alternative to the Volt Vault Classic and is capable of operating on propane in addition to other fuel sources. Traditional EV charging infrastructure often requires…
QuantumScape launches production-scale platform for solid-state batteries
QuantumScape Corporation announced the inauguration of its Eagle Line at its facility in San Jose, CA. The Eagle Line is a production-scale platform intended to support the development and validation of solid-state lithium-metal batteries for automotive applications, including electric vehicles (EVs). Solid-state battery technology is widely viewed as a potential pathway to higher energy density,…
Patent filed for new lithium-ion battery safety materials and designs
X-BATT announced that it has filed a US patent application covering new materials and design approaches intended to improve the safety of lithium-ion batteries during assembly, transportation, operation, and storage. The technology is aimed at reducing fire risk during deep discharge and extended storage, conditions commonly encountered in electric vehicles (EVs), residential energy systems, and…
How do winding architectures impact transformer leakage inductance and parasitic capacitance?
Editor’s note: Many of the transformer winding architectures discussed in this article are increasingly deployed in electric-vehicle (EV) power electronics, including onboard chargers, isolated dc-dc converters, and gate-drive power supplies. As EV platforms push toward higher power density, higher switching frequencies, and wide-bandgap semiconductors, parasitic capacitance and leakage inductance have become first-order design constraints rather…
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Bonding dissimilar materials in EV structuresTo offset the weight of battery packs in electric vehicles (EVs), manufacturers are adopting multi-material strategies that integrate advanced high-strength…
How do winding architectures impact transformer leakage inductance and parasitic capacitance?Editor’s note: Many of the transformer winding architectures discussed in this article are increasingly deployed in electric-vehicle (EV) power electronics,…
Optimizing EV motor design with advanced materials and AIElectric vehicle (EV) motor design continues to evolve as manufacturers target higher power density, greater efficiency, and seamless system integration.…
Why is state of charge (SOC) becoming more complex in EVs?State of charge (SOC) is often described as the electric vehicle (EV) equivalent of a fuel gauge. For EV engineers,…
Rethinking EV development through integrated simulationElectric vehicles (EVs) introduce architectural, dynamic, and acoustic challenges that differ fundamentally from internal combustion platforms. Battery mass, motor torque…
Shifting LEVs to higher voltages: Performance gains and safety challengesMany light EV (LEV) manufacturers are shifting from traditional 36 to 48-Volt (V) architectures to higher-voltage powertrains in e-bikes, scooters,…
What engineering requirements shape EV high-voltage connectors and contactors?High-voltage electric vehicle (EV) connectors and contactors must comply with a wide range of electrical, thermal, mechanical, and safety requirements.…
How is physical AI used in autonomous and electric vehicles?Physical AI (PAI) in autonomous and electric vehicles (EVs) involves systems that perceive the environment, make intelligent decisions, and execute…
How AI Is accelerating atomistic simulation for EV battery materialsElectric vehicle (EV) battery teams need not be convinced that conventional lithium‑ion is running into practical limits. What they do…
How do inverter switching strategies influence battery health?Editor’s note: Although the analysis references battery energy storage systems, the electrical behaviors and control strategies examined, particularly switching frequency…
Why isolation monitoring matters in high-voltage EV systemsIsolation monitoring is a safety function used in high-voltage electric vehicle (EV) systems to detect unintended electrical paths between energized…
What is the role of engineering coatings in EVs?Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers use specialized coatings to provide electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, environmental protection, and controlled thermal pathways across…
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QuantumScape launches production-scale platform for solid-state batteriesQuantumScape Corporation announced the inauguration of its Eagle Line at its facility in San Jose, CA. The Eagle Line is…
Patent filed for new lithium-ion battery safety materials and designsX-BATT announced that it has filed a US patent application covering new materials and design approaches intended to improve the…
Factorial and Karma Automotive partner on first US solid-state battery programKarma Automotive and Factorial Inc. announced the launch of what the companies describe as the first commercial solid-state battery program…
Joint testing shows improved thermal stability for 100% silicon-carbon anodesSionic Energy recently announced new joint test results with Group14 Technologies demonstrating improved elevated-temperature stability for lithium-ion cells using 100%…
New partnership establishes US manufacturing pathway for silicon-anode battery cellsAmprius Technologies announced a manufacturing partnership with Nanotech Energy, a US-based developer of lithium-ion battery technology. The agreement establishes a…
Beam Global secures patent for battery thermal managementBeam Global received a patent from the European Patent Office covering its Phase Change Composite material for lithium-ion batteries, titled…
Cyclic Materials raises $75M to expand EV rare earth recyclingCyclic Materials has closed an oversubscribed USD $75 million Series C equity financing to expand rare earth recycling capacity supporting…
Octillion sets single day production record for EV battery systemsOctillion Power Systems, a global Tier 1 supplier of electric vehicle (EV) battery systems, announced that it achieved a new…
Stardust Power secures final air permit for US lithium carbonate refineryStardust Power has received an air-quality construction permit from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality for its planned lithium carbonate…
ANDRITZ Schuler supplies 1.5-GW battery cell formation lineANDRITZ Schuler, a subsidiary of international technology group ANDRITZ, has supplied a 1.5-gigawatt battery cell formation line to a battery…
Permitting framework established for Frontier Lithium’s Ontario projectFrontier Lithium announced that it has entered into process agreements with Deer Lake First Nation and Sandy Lake First Nation related…
Patent filings extend EV battery fire safety technology globallyFull Circle Lithium Corp. has filed patent applications for its FCL-X lithium-ion battery fire extinguishing technology in an additional 50…
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How do winding architectures impact transformer leakage inductance and parasitic capacitance?
Editor’s note: Many of the transformer winding architectures discussed in this article are increasingly deployed in electric-vehicle (EV) power electronics, including onboard chargers, isolated dc-dc converters, and gate-drive power supplies. As EV platforms push toward higher power density, higher switching frequencies, and wide-bandgap semiconductors, parasitic capacitance and leakage inductance have become first-order design constraints rather…
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Canada sets framework for domestic EV production and charging expansion
The Government of Canada has outlined a set of measures aimed at strengthening domestic electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, supply chains, and supporting infrastructure as part of a broader industrial strategy for the automotive sector. Canada’s automotive industry remains closely tied to US trade, with more than 90% of Canadian-made vehicles and 60% of Canadian-made auto…
