Navitas Semiconductor announced that NIO has released its inaugural smartphone, the NIO Phone with a powerful 66 W fast charger featuring Navitas' next-generation gallium-nitride (GaN) GaNFast power ICs equipped with GaNSense technology. This … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Compact EV inverter uses design based on diamonds
Diamond Foundry Inc. announced that it has created an electric car inverter leveraging its diamond wafer technology to enable more efficient electric cars. The power electronics unit is six times smaller than that of a Tesla 3 while delivering … [Read more...]
EV development platform base model and tools revamped
The Base model of the EVDP built-in Mathworks Simulink & Stateflow is the starting point for electric vehicle supervisors for common control strategies for EV applications such as core startup/shutdown, drive mode, charging, torque request, … [Read more...]
EV test and quality provider chosen to accelerate delivery of fast, reliable charging stations
Averna announced a key collaboration with FLO. FLO is a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging company and a smart charging solutions provider. They are developing advanced solutions to improve the EV charging … [Read more...]
Acquisition promises strengthening of charging tech and e-mobility growth
Year-round comfortable warmth in an off-roader – in collaboration with Ineos Automotive, Webasto has developed two customized retrofit parking-heater solutions for the robust and versatile Grenadier. The installations are available for the gasoline … [Read more...]
KOSTAL Group acquires European EV charging technology company
The KOSTAL Group has successfully completed the acquisition of the entire operating business of the Compleo Group. As a result, Compleo, one of the leading full-service providers of electric vehicle charging technology in Europe, is now part of the … [Read more...]
Collaboration to create first circular supply chain of critical materials for lithium battery manufacturing
Aqua Metals, Inc. announced plans to create the first truly sustainable circular supply chain in the United States for the critical minerals essential to domestic lithium battery manufacturing. Aqua Metals and 6K Energy have signed a multi-part … [Read more...]
Config software for data loggers now includes J1939-protocol support
An updated version of the CSMuniconf configuration software for the data loggers UniCAN 3 ETH, UniCAN 3, UniCAN 2 Professional, and UniCAN 2 is now available for download. Electromobility continues to gain momentum. Various energy … [Read more...]
Researchers develop technology to protect EVs from chip ‘noise’
University of Texas at Dallas researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind technology to detect and reduce “noise” from electromagnetic interference (EMI) in electric vehicles. Such interference can cause malfunctions, such as providing incorrect … [Read more...]
Smallest automotive capacitors fit closer to active components
Murata has extended their lead in the manufacture of multi-layer ceramic capacitors for automotive applications with the release of their LLC series. The components feature a reversed termination for low ESL and are in a world-first 0.18mm profile … [Read more...]
AC-DC power modules for EV charger installations deliver 20 W to 150 W
Daburn Electronics introduces its PFEV Series of AC-DC power modules for electric vehicle (EV) charger installations. The series comes in versions delivering 20 to 150 watts of power — the most comprehensive choice of wattages available — and meets … [Read more...]
GaN device powers solar-powered race car
Power Integrations is providing advanced PowiGaN gallium-nitride (GaN) technology, expert design support, and financial sponsorship for Team aCentauri in the 3,000 km Bridgestone World Solar Challenge later this month. Power Integrations’ Mr. Green … [Read more...]