Diodes Incorporated has introduced its first automotive-compliant, dual-channel, high-side power switches—the ZXMS82090S14PQ, ZXMS82120S14PQ, and ZXMS82180S14PQ—as an expansion of its IntelliFET self-protected MOSFET portfolio. These intelligent … [Read more...]
Former ABB executive joins DG Matrix as CCO
DG MATRIX announces the appointment of Bob Stojanovic as chief commercial officer. Stojanovic brings a wealth of experience and deep relationships in the EV charging industry from his former role as head of E-Mobility at ABB, where he led commercial … [Read more...]
MOV for charging stations meets AEC-Q200 requirements
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the SM10 Varistor Series, a revolutionary Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV) designed to provide superior transient surge protection in automotive electronics, electric vehicles (EVs), and various other applications. This latest … [Read more...]
ATE system tests wireless battery-management systems
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) and Rohde & Schwarz are helping the automotive industry to adopt wireless battery management system (wBMS) technology which brings technical, environmental, and cost advantages compared with wired battery management … [Read more...]
SiC-based power-integrated modules speed up EV fast charging
onsemi announced the availability of nine new EliteSiC Power Integrated Modules (PIMs) enabling bidirectional charging capabilities for ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers and energy storage systems (ESS). The silicon-carbide-based solutions … [Read more...]
Fast EV charging startup gets a boost from investment
TDK Corporation announced that subsidiary TDK Ventures has invested in battery and charging system innovator Exponent Energy and its reimagining of EV battery technology, tailor-made for the Indian last-mile logistics market. Coming fresh off helping … [Read more...]
Next-gen GaN power IC charges phone equipped with V2P integration
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 fast, reliable charging stations
Averna, a global test and quality solutions provider, announced a key collaboration with FLO, a North American electric vehicle (EV) charging company and a smart charging solutions provider. The companies are developing advanced solutions to … [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...]