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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…
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…
Connector-based controller extends dc charging distance to 100 meters
Vector has introduced vSECC.InPlug, a communication controller board for dc charging infrastructure that enables cable runs of up to 100 meters between the vehicle and charging station. The system is intended for electric bus and truck depots where charging points may need to be separated from centrally located power electronics. Conventional dc charging architectures typically…
US public EV charging power rises 47% as network adds 31,600 charge points
The HERE-SBD EV Index 2026 finds that US drivers are becoming more confident in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure even as EV adoption growth slows. America added 31,600 public charge points over the past year, representing 13% of the country’s total public charging network. Total available charging power increased 47%, from 14.1 GW to 20.7…
ML-based arc fault detection targets EV charging systems
Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) says its CZ39 and CZ3K series coreless current sensors have been adopted in Microchip Technology’s machine-learning-based arc fault detection reference design built around the dsPIC33A digital signal controller. The design is applicable to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, as well as other power applications. Arc faults can be difficult to distinguish…
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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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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…
North Carolina facility expands lithium-ion battery separator productionAsahi Kasei has opened a new wet-process lithium-ion battery separator coating line in Charlotte, North Carolina, expanding its North American…
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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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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…
