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Transphorm releases charging reference designs for two and three-wheel EVs
Transphorm, Inc., a global provider of GaN power semiconductors, announced two new reference designs for electric vehicle (EV) charging applications. The 300 and 600 W Constant Current/Constant Voltage (CC/CV) battery chargers use the company’s 70 and 150 milliohm SuperGaN devices to deliver highly efficient AC-to-DC power conversion with high power density at competitive costs. The…
BYD selects AWS to innovate advanced connected e-mobility services
BYD, a manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEV) including hybrid and battery electric vehicles, has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider for its connected vehicle platform to help support the automaker’s global business. AWS provides a scalable, reliable, and secure foundation for BYD’s core operations, including Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon…
What control strategies can be used for regenerative braking in EVs?
The control strategies for the regenerative brakes on most current EVs are rudimentary. That’s set to change as more sophisticated techniques are developed. There is much more to regenerative braking in electric vehicles (EVs) than simply ‘hitting the brakes.’ This FAQ begins with a review of the regenerative braking controls in a Tesla Model S…
UL Solutions opens battery testing and engineering laboratory in Korea
UL Solutions, a global safety science company, has announced the opening of its Korea Advanced Battery Laboratory. This new facility is located in Pyeongtaek, a key electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing hub in South Korea, and will provide customers with improved access to the latest safety technology to increase innovation and speed to market. The…
Allego announces successful pilot program for high-powered truck charging
Allego, a pan-European public electric vehicle charging network, has announced the results of its high-power commercial charging station pilot program for electric trucks and light-duty vehicles. Equipped with two 300 kW ultra-fast charging points, the site has achieved a use rate of 22% within five weeks. This initiative, in collaboration with Sogaris, an urban logistics…
Lincoln Electric launches Velion DC fast charger for EVs
Lincoln Electric is introducing the Velion DC Fast Charger for electric vehicles (EVs). This Level 3 DC platform delivers reliable fast charging speeds for the ultimate performance and uptime. “The Velion is designed to meet the stringent needs of Charge Point Operators (CPOs) who install, operate, and manage networks of charging stations, as well as…
What role do isolators play in electric vehicles?
Isolators are essential in electric vehicles (EVs), facilitating high-voltage battery operations and safeguarding sensitive control electronics. This article discusses the crucial functions of EV isolators and explores their impact on vehicle efficiency, performance, and safety. Understanding isolation requirements in EVs Many EV designs feature closely packed electronic systems with limited space between components. Notably, placing…
Comau and LiNa automate manufacturing for solid-state sodium batteries
Comau has joined forces with LiNa Energy to design an innovative and scalable manufacturing solution for solid-state sodium-metal-chloride battery cells. Through simultaneous engineering, the team has finalized a concept design. This allows LiNa, a provider of low-cost solid-state sodium battery technologies, to automate its battery production process. The companies intend to validate the sustainable, safe,…
OpenADR launches new standard for utilities to manage renewables and EV charging
OpenADR Alliance, the global industry body created to foster the development, adoption, and compliance of OpenADR, has launched a new version of its OpenADR communications standard. OpenADR 3.0 is designed to support utilities, operators, aggregators, and customers as they manage the growing range of distributed energy resources (DER) — including renewables, energy storage, electric vehicle…
High-power electronic DC loads get a regenerative boost
Chroma Systems Solutions, a provider of innovative battery and power conversion test equipment, announces the addition of its new Regenerative DC Electronic Loads to its growing lineup of bidirectional and regenerative test solutions. The Chroma 63700 series of regenerative DC electronic loads offer high power density within a compact 3U form factor, with power ratings…
Detroit street can now charge EVs as they drive
The city of Detroit has unveiled the nation’s first public EV-charging roadway at Michigan Central. This is in partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Electreon, the provider of the wireless charging solution for EVs — which charges vehicles as they drive or idle. Detroit’s 14th Street is now equipped with inductive-charging coils…
Renault and Valeo design electric motor requiring no rare earth elements
Renault Group is partnering with Valeo to develop a unique, new electric motor that uses no rare earth elements — the E7A. Renault is providing the rotor and Valeo is offering the stator, and both companies are contributing their expertise in technology development and production. Rare earth elements, such as Neodymium and Dysprosium, are generally…
What is the automotive SENT protocol?
Get the basics on the SENT bus, which transmits sensor data to ECUs and other vehicle processors, one nibble at a time. How do you test the automotive SENT protocol? Test & Measurement Tips describes how to test the data bus. The Single Edge Nibble Transmission (SENT) protocol defines an approach to data communications in…
New eBook examines EV and connected transportation technology
Mouser Electronics, an authorized global distributor of advanced electronic components and industrial automation products, has released a new eBook in collaboration with TE Connectivity, a global provider of connectors and sensors, exploring electric vehicles (EVs) and the rapidly evolving landscape of connected transportation. This new eBook highlights emerging engineering topics such as V2X ecosystems, fleet…
Gemini dual-chemistry battery powers BMW iX 608 miles
Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, recently announced that its Gemini dual-chemistry battery achieved 608.1 miles of range in a BMW iX on a single charge. The milestone was achieved using a WLTP test cycle, the European standard for determining the range of fully electric vehicles (EVs). “Electric vehicles will achieve…
ZF presents a new, purely electro-mechanical brake system
ZF now offers a new, purely electro-mechanical brake system, where braking force is generated at each wheel by an electric motor without using a hydraulic system or brake fluid. The brake system was established at ZF’s development centers in China, the USA, and Germany for the global market. “Our electrically controlled braking system is a…
Electra’s AI software outperforms typical EV SoC estimates
Electra Vehicles, a provider of predictive battery management and battery design software, has announced the results of a demonstration to showcase accuracy improvements to electric vehicle (EV) driving range estimations. Electra’s core technology, EVE-Ai Adaptive Cell Modeling System, outperformed the industry standard for estimating battery charge, resulting in a 2x reduction in estimation error. Electra…
BYD rolls out its six millionth new energy vehicle
BYD, a manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, achieved a historic milestone as its six millionth new energy vehicle rolled off the production line at the Zhengzhou factory. This occasion marked a record-breaking achievement and underscored BYD’s commitment to advancing the electric vehicle industry. Having reached this milestone in just three months, BYD’s…
Global EV battery production projected to surge nearly six-fold
New research from technology intelligence firm ABI Research finds that global Electric Vehicle (EV) battery output production will increase nearly six times by 2030. With aggressive government decarbonization targets and OEM electrification strategies, EV production will significantly increase this decade, requiring a corresponding growth in EV battery output. “Battery cost and production volume are the…
LG Chem and LX Hausys develop flame retardant to delay thermal runaway in EVs
LG Chem has announced that it, together with LX Hausys, has developed a material delaying battery thermal runaway that can withstand a flame at 1,500 ℃ for over 20 minutes. The material named “Special Flame Retardant Continuous Fiber Thermoplastic (Special Flame Retardant CFT)” can withstand strong flames and high pressure for over 14 times longer…
How do Level 3 and wireless charging standards help reduce EV range anxiety?
Level 3, DC fast charging, is expected to help reduce range anxiety by speeding the EV charging process. However, fast DC chargers are expensive and can be challenging to connect to the grid. That’s expected to slow their widespread use. On the other hand, wireless power transfer (WPT) charging is currently limited to much lower…
SAE selects Electreon’s wireless charging methodology to be the global standard
SAE International‘s Wireless Power Transfer & Alignment Taskforce has selected Electreon, a global wireless Electric Vehicle (EV) charging company, and MAHLE’s wireless positioning methodology for the global SAE J2954 standard. With rapid growth in EV adoption, solely relying on plug-in charging is falling short of enabling the convenient and efficient powering of EVs. Electreon’s wireless…
Aerogel manufacturing scaling to meet EV demand, reports IDTechEx
Historically, the aerogel market has experienced slow and steady growth. With the newly found demand for thermal insulation and fire protection in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, aerogel manufacturers are making big plans and investments in order to scale up in preparation to serve this new market. IDTechEx forecasts a growth in demand of over 12-fold…
California’s Salton Sea could meet EV lithium demands, according the DOE
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the results of the most comprehensive analysis to date quantifying the domestic lithium resources in California’s Salton Sea region. Conducted by DOE’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the analysis found that with expected technology advances, the Salton Sea region’s total resources could produce more than 3,400 kilotons of lithium…
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Next-gen GaN power IC charges phone equipped with V2P integrationNavitas Semiconductor announced that NIO has released its inaugural smartphone, the NIO Phone with a powerful 66 W fast charger…
What does a digital twin mean for a BMS?A digital twin (DT) generally refers to a digital representation of a physical object, system, or process. The idea of…
What is the average expected lifespan of an EV battery?Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries power most electric vehicles (EVs). Built to last or exceed an EV’s functional lifespan, these energy-dense batteries…
Lightweighting EV battery pack componentsAutomotive lightweighting is essential for electric vehicles. In fact, some studies show that an EV battery pack can account for…
Industrial Nanotech addressing thermal runaway in EV batteriesIndustrial Nanotech, an innovator of nanotechnology-based solutions, announced a breakthrough in EV battery safety and an upcoming investor call on…
Ioneer’s expands partnership with EcoPro to bolster US lithium productionIoneer, a lithium–boron producer, and EcoPro Innovation, a company in battery-grade high-purity lithium hydroxide conversion, signed a Research and Development…
StoreDot and Polestar to pioneer extreme fast-charging battery technologyStoreDot is collaborating with Polestar on an advanced engineering project to explore and demonstrate how extreme fast-charging (XFC) battery cell technology…
CHASM producing conductive CNT additives for EV Li-ion batteriesCHASM Advanced Materials has launched NTeC-E conductive CNT additives for Li-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs). Compared with traditional conductive…
What EV battery management system (BMS) architectures are used today?A battery management system (BMS) ensures safe and efficient energy distribution for electric vehicles (EVs). This article discusses the four…
What is a thermal load in EVs?Thermal loads are heat sources. The most significant thermal loads in EVs are the major powertrain components, including the battery…
Pairing AI with battery health measurement technologyA new collaboration between Dynexus Technology, Inc. and Pattern Computer, Inc., a company that uses pattern recognition to make complex…
What is a lithium battery digital passport?A digital battery passport provides easy access to structured, reliable, and complete information about the battery. This fresh initiative in…
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What control strategies can be used for regenerative braking in EVs?
The control strategies for the regenerative brakes on most current EVs are rudimentary. That’s set to change as more sophisticated techniques are developed. There is much more to regenerative braking in electric vehicles (EVs) than simply ‘hitting the brakes.’ This FAQ begins with a review of the regenerative braking controls in a Tesla Model S…
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Thyristor protects EVs from voltage and current surges
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of its new Pxxx0S3N-A Automotive Grade 3kA SIDACtor Protection Thyristor Series in DO-214AB (SMC) package. This innovative product is designed to provide robust and reliable high-surge current protection for equipment operating in harsh environments, enabling designers to meet regulatory requirements more easily. The key differentiator of the Pxxx0S3N-A series lies…
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Transphorm releases charging reference designs for two and three-wheel EVs
Transphorm, Inc., a global provider of GaN power semiconductors, announced two new reference designs for electric vehicle (EV) charging applications. The 300 and 600 W Constant Current/Constant Voltage (CC/CV) battery chargers use the company’s 70 and 150 milliohm SuperGaN devices to deliver highly efficient AC-to-DC power conversion with high power density at competitive costs. The…
