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Ultralight aerogel material may prove ideal for EV battery cells
Aerogel Technologies, LLC has been granted a patent for a new type of ultralight aerogel material that’s waterproof, fireproof, and mechanically durable without relying on environmentally harmful components. The material could have applications across various industries, including electric vehicle (EV) battery cells. Made of up to 99+% air by volume, aerogels are the world’s lightest…
Advancing EV charging infrastructure in Alaska
Lynkwell, an energy infrastructure company, is partnering with Recharge Alaska to advance EV charging infrastructure in the sub-arctic — challenging common misconceptions about the reliability of electric vehicle service equipment (EVSE) in extreme conditions. Despite Alaska’s remote and rugged landscape, Lynkwell exemplifies how innovation in EV charging can effectively navigate and overcome these challenges. It’s…
Transforming EU battery passport compliance into an advantage
As the EU Battery Passport regulation looms, Electra introduces the EVE-Ai – EAGLE Battery Pass (European Advanced Governance and Lifecycle Evaluation), a reliable solution designed to turn compliance into a strategic advantage. Leveraging Electra’s proprietary EVE-Ai product family and seamlessly integrated with EVE-Ai Fleet Analytics, this innovative platform enables battery manufacturers, fleet operators, and stakeholders…
Sampling automotive gate driver IC for brushless dc motors
Toshiba Electronics is providing engineering samples of its TB9084FTG, a MOSFET gate driver IC for three-phase brushless dc (BLDC) motors with a power rating of several hundred watts. The new device supports the trend of automotive OEMs replacing brushed dc motors with quieter, longer-lasting BLDC motors to drive body system applications like powered sliding passenger…
How to build sustainable EV charging infrastructure
To combat climate change and transition to a sustainable future, widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is crucial. While EV production continues to increase and consumers have shown an interest in switching to EVs, the availability of fast-charging infrastructure remains a barrier. As a result, many governments have adopted programs and incentives to fund the…
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How to build sustainable EV charging infrastructureTo combat climate change and transition to a sustainable future, widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is crucial. While EV…
How are the efficiency and benefits of regenerative braking measured in EVs?Regenerative braking is only one of the two ways to capture kinetic energy from a moving EV. Another alternative is…
How to attain low-frequency noise shielding in electric vehicles?The electrification of vehicles is transforming the automotive industry and bringing significant advancements and challenges. Among the most pressing challenges…
What is the current state of US battery manufacturing?In the US, the current administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the American Battery Materials Initiative are making a concerted effort…
Will AI-managed EV charging tell us what to do and when?Every story these days seems to connect its message or theme to artificial intelligence (AI). Some of these connections have…
Which components are involved in EV charging power management?Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure consists of several individual power management components. Dc power electronics are the heart of power…
How to ensure EV battery safety with advanced temperature monitoringLithium-ion batteries offer high energy density (relative to their size and weight), high efficiency, and a long lifespan. Due to…
What is the role of interconnects in electric vehicle battery systems?An electric vehicle (EV) battery pack consists of several individual cells connected in series or parallel. This article highlights using…
Why thermal management fluid is critical for safe and effective EV performanceElectric vehicles (EVs) are transforming the automotive industry, providing cleaner, more sustainable alternatives to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.…
How to overcome the test and measurement challenges with WBG devicesThe use of wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors like SiC and GaN to improve data center, renewable energy, and EV powertrain…
What role does high-precision measurement play in optimizing EV batteries?Performance and safety are critical factors in electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing. The two are linked because a battery that…
How real-time condition monitoring of dry vacuum pumps can improve battery productionThe production of lithium-ion batteries is a complex process that demands precision and control to eliminate scrap and machine stoppages.…
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The world’s first agile battery cell production facility opensTo make the future production of battery cells for e-mobility more flexible, researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)…
Ramping up global battery cell productionNOVONIX Limited, a battery materials and technology company, and PowerCo SE, established by Volkswagen in 2022), announced the signing of…
High-voltage battery systems prove reliable in off-road defense applicationsElectrovaya’s high-voltage battery systems have demonstrated strong reliability and performance in demanding off-road defense applications after months of rigorous testing.…
US invests $45 million in EV battery recycling researchThe US government is providing $44.8 million in funding to support eight research projects investigating ways to lower the costs…
Advancing battery designs with electrochemical simulation solutionHexagon has announced a new battery cell design solution that combines its multi-physics material simulation and metrology software with Fraunhofer…
Accelerating the deployment of second-life batteriesElement Energy, a Menlo Park-based battery management technology company, has partnered with LG Energy Solution Vertech to offer turn-key second-life…
What is the current state of US battery manufacturing?In the US, the current administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the American Battery Materials Initiative are making a concerted effort…
New investment to expand battery-swapping technologyAmple, a provider of battery-swapping technology for electric vehicles, announced a $25 million investment from Mitsubishi Corporation. This strategic collaboration…
Why high-power dc EV chargers require liquid cooling systemsElectric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) typically incorporates air or liquid cooling systems to prevent overheating and maintain charging efficiency. This…
New toolbox developed for streamlining BMS design and testingMathWorks, a developer of mathematical computing software, and NXP Semiconductors, a provider of automotive processing, announced the availability of the…
Lithium solid-state battery market expected to grow by a CAGR of 42%Technavio, a global technology research and advisory company, has released its latest market research report titled Global Lithium Solid-State Battery…
New $3.5M battery order to support warehouse EVsElectrovaya Inc., a lithium-ion battery technology and manufacturing company, announced that it has received a purchase order valued at approximately…
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How are the efficiency and benefits of regenerative braking measured in EVs?
Regenerative braking is only one of the two ways to capture kinetic energy from a moving EV. Another alternative is kinetic energy recovery (KER). Regenerative braking and KER are suitable for different use cases. In addition, there are multiple ways to implement regenerative braking, including series and parallel architectures. This FAQ begins by comparing several…
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The world’s first agile battery cell production facility opens
To make the future production of battery cells for e-mobility more flexible, researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have set up an agile battery cell production system in Germany. Using a highly flexible robotic automation system, they have reached a level of flexibility previously achievable only with manual cell production. Unlike traditional manufacturing…
