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PowerXAct Active Filter offers power quality management in EV charging sites
Powerside has introduced the PowerXAct Low Voltage Active Filter, a modular active harmonic filtering solution designed for low-voltage electrical systems where power quality, space constraints, and scalability are key considerations. The system is intended for applications that include electric vehicle (EV) charging installations, where high concentrations of power-electronic loads can introduce harmonics, reactive power issues,…
MIKROE launches CAN-LIN SBC Click for EV and automotive networking
MIKROE has introduced CAN-LIN SBC Click, a communication interface Click board designed for automotive and electric vehicle (EV) embedded systems that require reliable CAN and LIN connectivity. The board supports development and evaluation of in-vehicle networking functions used in EV body electronics, control modules, and auxiliary subsystems. CAN-LIN SBC Click enables high-speed communication over both…
The shift to 800-V EV platforms
The transition to 800-volt (V) electric vehicles (EVs) is one that affects the whole powertrain, including the power electronics. In IDTechEx’s new report, Power Electronics for Electric Vehicles 2026–2036: Technologies, Markets, and Forecasts, these trends are analyzed and used to forecast the adoption of wide-bandgap semiconductors (SiC and GaN), as well as the entire power…
Turntide and Electrified Motors collaborate on validated motor–inverter systems
Turntide Technologies has entered a collaboration with Electrified Motors, a UK-based electric motor manufacturer, as part of the Turntide Turnkey Solutions partner ecosystem. The collaboration focuses on providing integrated motor–inverter solutions for electrified mobility and industrial electric applications. By leveraging overlapping OEM and system integrator networks, the companies aim to support manufacturers seeking validated electrification…
New 400-kW fast chargers planned for Vermont’s highest-power public EV site
XCharge North America (XCharge NA), the North American subsidiary of XCHG Limited, announced that Cellerate Power has selected its electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging and battery-integrated equipment for what is planned to be Vermont’s fastest public charging site. The project is intended to support growing EV adoption in the state by adding higher power charging capacity…
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What are the gas sensors for thermal runaway detection in EV battery packs?Thermal runaway is a safety issue in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, characterized by rising temperatures and the release of flammable…
Q&A: Why conductive additives matter for high-performance EV batteriesConductive additives account for only a small fraction of a lithium-ion electrode, yet they have a significant influence on the…
What is automotive Ethernet?Automotive Ethernet is a physical layer standard that adapts standard Ethernet technology to the specific demands of the electric vehicle…
What is a matrix converter used for?A matrix converter is a type of direct, variable ac-to-ac converter without an intermediate dc-link stage. The topology can deliver…
What is a sustainable wiring harness?A sustainable wiring harness is made with eco-friendly materials and has an energy efficient design. It can also be a…
Testing EV subsystems across multiple voltage domainsElectric vehicle (EV) architectures span multiple voltage domains, combining 400 or 800 V traction systems with 48-V auxiliary networks and 12-V…
Q&A: Engineering modular powertrains for software-defined EVsElectric vehicle (EV) powertrain design is entering a new stage of maturity, where mechanical, electrical, and software systems must operate…
The pros and cons of the four main EV motor configurationsElectric vehicles (EVs) come in various horsepower ranges, and every EV model released is meant to satisfy a particular application.…
How integration is reshaping EV propulsion systemsIn an electric vehicle (EV), the e-propulsion architecture converts stored electrical energy into mechanical motion through a coordinated network of…
Reimagining EV design with AI-enhanced EDA toolsArtificial intelligence (AI)-driven chatbots, tools, and techniques are being deployed across various stages of electric vehicle (EV) design and simulation…
How to safely secure the software-defined EVAs electric vehicles (EVs) become software-defined and cloud-connected, they introduce powerful new capabilities and a far broader attack surface. Over-the-air…
How engineers are meeting the demands of higher-voltage and smarter EV systemsElectric vehicle (EV) power electronics are advancing rapidly as vehicles transition to higher voltages and smarter, more connected architectures. The…
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Q&A: How US manufacturing rules are reshaping EV design and supply chainsDomestic manufacturing requirements are beginning to reshape how electric vehicle (EV) systems are engineered, sourced, and validated in the United…
What are the gas sensors for thermal runaway detection in EV battery packs?Thermal runaway is a safety issue in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, characterized by rising temperatures and the release of flammable…
Arkema and Semcorp partner on EV battery separator R&DArkema and Semcorp have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on lithium-ion battery separator technologies used in electric vehicles…
Lightweighting and its system-level impact on EV architecturesAdvances in electric vehicle (EV) technology continue to place greater emphasis on lightweight structures, efficient thermal pathways, and new material…
New all-solid-state EV battery validation project launchesSamsung SDI has entered a trilateral agreement with BMW Group and US-based Solid Power to collaborate on the validation of…
Q&A: Why conductive additives matter for high-performance EV batteriesConductive additives account for only a small fraction of a lithium-ion electrode, yet they have a significant influence on the…
Factorial and POSCO Future M partner on solid-state battery materials developmentPOSCO Future M, a battery materials supplier, and Factorial Inc., a developer of solid-state battery technology, have signed a Memorandum…
Silicon-anode output to begin at NEO’s newly leased electrode facilityNEO Battery Materials announced that the company and its South Korean subsidiary, NBM Korea Co., have entered into a definitive…
Field production of lithium carbonate begins in TexasLibertyStream Infrastructure Partners announced the start of lithium carbonate production from its automated continuous-flow refining unit at its field operations…
Wayne State driving new research in EV batteries and autonomous systemsWayne State University recently announced that it’s working to transform transportation through research spanning electric vehicle (EV) technology, autonomous systems,…
Panasonic Energy and Brown University launch joint lithium-ion battery researchPanasonic Energy, a Panasonic Group Company, is working with Rhode Island’s Brown University School of Engineering on a joint development…
Nevada’s Angel Island project advances to support EV battery supplyCentury Lithium has released an update on its 100% owned Angel Island lithium project in Nevada. As demand for domestically…
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Turntide and Electrified Motors collaborate on validated motor–inverter systems
Turntide Technologies has entered a collaboration with Electrified Motors, a UK-based electric motor manufacturer, as part of the Turntide Turnkey Solutions partner ecosystem. The collaboration focuses on providing integrated motor–inverter solutions for electrified mobility and industrial electric applications. By leveraging overlapping OEM and system integrator networks, the companies aim to support manufacturers seeking validated electrification…
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PowerXAct Active Filter offers power quality management in EV charging sites
Powerside has introduced the PowerXAct Low Voltage Active Filter, a modular active harmonic filtering solution designed for low-voltage electrical systems where power quality, space constraints, and scalability are key considerations. The system is intended for applications that include electric vehicle (EV) charging installations, where high concentrations of power-electronic loads can introduce harmonics, reactive power issues,…
