Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) typically incorporates air or liquid cooling systems to prevent overheating and maintain charging efficiency. This article explores the thermal challenges of electric vehicle (EV) chargers and the strategies … [Read more...]
How to ensure EV battery safety with advanced temperature monitoring
Lithium-ion batteries offer high energy density (relative to their size and weight), high efficiency, and a long lifespan. Due to these benefits, high-capacity lithium-ion batteries are the technology of choice for most electric vehicles … [Read more...]
Why thermal management fluid is critical for safe and effective EV performance
Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming the automotive industry, providing cleaner, more sustainable alternatives to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. However, their continued reliability depends on one critical factor: thermal … [Read more...]
What thermal management strategies are most effective for EVs?
All modes of transport, including bicycles, internal combustion engine (ICEs) cars, and electric vehicles (EVs), rely on energy transformation. Bicycles depend on a rider’s muscles, fueled by glycogen, to generate torque through the crank arm. ICE … [Read more...]
Thermal management system to increase system efficiency of hybrid buses
As the transportation industry powers toward zero-emissions solutions, Modine, a global provider of thermal management technology, announced that it's now the thermal management supplier for GILLIG, a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the … [Read more...]
Showcasing thermal management solutions at The Battery Show
Elkem, a silicone solutions provider, announces will participate in The Battery Show this week in Detroit, Michigan (Booth 4605). The company offers a range of dispensable battery assembly solutions for ease of automation, which include: BLUESIL … [Read more...]
How does ambient temperature affect EV batteries?
There’s an optimal temperature range for Li-ion batteries in electric vehicles (EVs). It lies between about 15° and 35° C. Outside of this range, performance suffers when charging and discharging the batteries. The major requirements for rechargeable … [Read more...]
Thermal barriers: More safety for electric cars, and now in 3D
In lithium-ion batteries, higher energy density increases the risk of thermal runaway. As a preventive measure, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed thermal barriers that help to slow down thermal runaway by increasing resistance to … [Read more...]
What are the biggest challenges for EV battery thermal management?
Keeping electric vehicle (EV) batteries cool is the most common thermal management concern. However, batteries used in cold climates often benefit from being heated when temperatures fall. When undergoing fast charging or extra fast charging (XFC), … [Read more...]