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Ninety percent of EV drivers continue to buy electric, finds new survey
Plug In America, a national nonprofit focused on advancing electric vehicles (EVs), and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), an independent nonprofit R&D organization, have recently published new insights on EV driver satisfaction. The main finding highlighted new data on consumer concerns before and after owning or leasing an EV. The study revealed that the…
Setting a record in automotive quality
Lear Corporation, a global automotive technology provider in seating and E-systems, recently collected eight top-three finishes — more than twice as many as the next closest competitor — in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study. Lear was also the only company to sweep one of the study’s seven vehicle segments, taking…
A manufacturing milestone: 10 billion lithium-ion battery cells
Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA), a key player in the global lithium-ion battery market, proudly announced the successful delivery of 10 billion lithium-ion cells from its Sparks battery plant. This achievement represents PENA’s commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions and highlights its relentless dedication to excellence and innovation. Since its inception in 2015, PENA…
New inverter production facility opens to boost electrification
DENSO Corporation will start inverter production at DENSO Fukushima Co. to enhance its competitiveness in the electrification field. The company began producing inverters, which are essential components for automotive electrification technology, in 1997. Now, it has the largest share of the global automotive inverter market, reflecting the product’s high demand cultivated through excellent quality and…
An AI-based digital twin for EV infrastructure
Terbine recently released its Mission Control system for EV infrastructure, bringing unprecedented monitoring and management of complex, multi-vendor charging networks. Coupled with the company’s cloud-based Charging Network Management Platform (CNMP), Mission Control leverages AI to make operating and maintaining charging systems straightforward and dependable. One issue for EV drivers is being guided to a charging…
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How zonal automotive power distribution can improve efficiencyToday’s vehicles are loaded with electronics, sensors, control units, safety features, infotainment and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), as well as…
How behind-the-meter batteries support EV charging and grid stabilityGlobal commercial EV sales are expected to roughly double this year over 2023, while passenger EV sales could increase by…
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…
What is smart energy management for EVs?Electric vehicle (EV) smart energy management encompasses a broad ecosystem, optimizing charging, efficiency, and performance. This article reviews the ecosystem’s key segments,…
Electrify Expo lets you demo the world’s top electric brandsWhile most trade shows promise education and networking opportunities, Electrify Expo takes it a step further by combining fun, adventure,…
How does ISO 26262 (Road Vehicles – Functional Safety Standards) apply to EVs?ISO 26262, titled “Road Vehicles — Functional Safety,” is an international standard specifically designed to ensure the functional safety of…
How advanced conveyors can support EV battery manufacturingConveyors have been used since the start of automotive manufacturing in the early 20th century. Henry Ford leveraged them while…
How does the spacing between EV charging coils affect wireless power transfer?The gap between an electric vehicle’s (EV) transmitter and receiver coils during wireless power transfer (WPT) affects six parameters: Coupling…
What are the challenges of simulating and testing V2G modules?There are multiple challenges associated with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems. Of course, they must interface efficiently and safely between the vehicle and the grid…
What you should know about cybersecurity and EV charging infrastructureIn late 2021, a vulnerability in an electric vehicle (EV) charging app revealed the full names, addresses, and charge histories…
What are the basic compensation topologies for wireless power transfer in EVs?Compensation in wireless power transfer (WPT) refers to using additional circuit elements to counteract the reactive power in the charging…
How usage-based billing and charging-as-a-service are transforming EV fleet managementAs transportation companies face increasing pressure to meet sustainability goals, transitioning from diesel and gas-powered fleets to electric vehicles (EVs)…
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A manufacturing milestone: 10 billion lithium-ion battery cellsPanasonic Energy of North America (PENA), a key player in the global lithium-ion battery market, proudly announced the successful delivery…
Boosting battery cell lifeFreudenberg Sealing Technologies has introduced cell caps and nonwoven cell stack envelopes for prismatic battery cells, designed to provide manufacturers…
How zonal automotive power distribution can improve efficiencyToday’s vehicles are loaded with electronics, sensors, control units, safety features, infotainment and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), as well as…
How behind-the-meter batteries support EV charging and grid stabilityGlobal commercial EV sales are expected to roughly double this year over 2023, while passenger EV sales could increase by…
Shipping high-energy 21700 cylindrical Li-ion battery cellsForge Battery, the commercial lithium-ion battery production subsidiary of Forge Nano, Inc., recently announced that it has begun shipping the company’s…
A more powerful EV battery platformLeveraging Enpower Greentech‘s patented lithium-metal anode technology, the Horizon battery delivers faster charge and discharge rates without sacrificing range or…
A breakthrough in silicon-anode technology for Li-ion batteriesParaclete Energy, a silicon-anode materials company, announced the launch of SILO Silicon, a revolutionary silicon-anode material that will transform the…
Agreement to enhances cathode material innovation for Li-ion batteriesCAMX Power and Panasonic Energy Co. (a Panasonic Group Company) announced that Panasonic Energy has taken a license from CAMX…
Partnership to advance Li-ion battery recyclingFlux Power Holdings, a developer of advanced lithium-ion (Li-ion energy storage solutions for electrification of commercial and industrial equipment, announced…
The world’s first non-metal sustainable batterySorbiForce, an energy storage startup, recently announced the launch of its latest battery modules, which are changing the game in…
Safety diagnostics software detects battery defects with over 90% accuracyLG Energy Solution announced that it’s venturing into the battery safety diagnostics software business. With interest in the safety of…
A $1.4 billion giga-scale sodium-ion battery manufacturing facility planned for North CarolinaNatron Energy, Inc., a global provider of sodium-ion battery technology, announced plans to build the first sodium-ion battery gigafactory in…
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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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Grant fuels development of zero-emission EV charging corridor in California
As the demand for zero-emission medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle refueling infrastructure accelerates at state and federal levels, Greenlane has secured a $15 million grant from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) under the Carl Moyer Zero-Emission Infrastructure Program. The grant will allow Greenlane, a joint venture between Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources, and BlackRock (through a fund managed by its Climate…
