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Multifamily residents 2.5 times likelier to go electric with access to home charging
A new survey by SWTCH Energy, a company providing electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for multi-tenant buildings across North America, reveals that access to property-level EV charging has a significant impact on multifamily residents’ decision to own or drive an EV within the next five years. The survey highlights residents’ strong desire for sustainable, eco-conscious lifestyles and…Understanding energy management systems in EVs
Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a promising solution to combat climate change and reduce the environmental impact of transportation. As the world increasingly recognizes the urgency of transitioning to cleaner energy sources, the rise of EVs is driving significant changes across various sectors. As EVs become increasingly popular, the need for efficient energy management…New SiC MOSFETs enhance EV efficiency and power density
Navitas Semiconductor, a company providing next-generation GaNFast gallium nitride (GaN) and GeneSiC silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, has released a portfolio of third-generation automotive-qualified SiC MOSFETs in D2PAK-7L (TO-263-7) and TOLL (TO-Leadless) surface-mount (SMT) packages. Navitas’ proprietary “trench-assisted planar” technology delivers high-speed, cool-running operations for electric vehicle (EV) charging, traction, and dc-dc conversion. With case…New turnkey EV charging solution includes hardware, software, and O&M
Schneider Electric, an expert in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced the new Schneider Charge Pro Level 2 AC Commercial Electric Vehicle Charger — a groundbreaking addition to the electric vehicle (EV) charging market. Engineered to deliver energy-efficient and sustainable charging for commercial fleets, workplaces, multifamily residences, and destination venues, Schneider Charge…New curbside EV charging system combines renewables and battery power
Beam Global, a provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, announced the official launch of the patented BeamSpot sustainable curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure system. The streetlight replacement combines solar, wind and utility-generated electricity into Beam Global’s proprietary integrated batteries to provide resiliency, lighting and curbside…FAQs See More >
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What are the key components and considerations involved in power management for EVs?
Electric vehicles (EVs) have several components that deal exclusively with power management. The components include: A battery pack A battery management system (BMS) Power electronics Electric motors A regenerative braking system An onboard charger This FAQ will briefly introduce these components and the considerations to look for. Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of a…
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New end-to-end EV charging solution for fleets
Siemens has recently introduced a new product, Depot360, which provides fleets with comprehensive services for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, including design, installation, management, and financing solutions. This new ‘Charging-as-a-Service’ (CaaS) solution allows fleets to outsource the deployment and maintenance of charging infrastructure to a single supplier at no upfront cost. Siemens aims for its…