Global Technology Transfer Group (GTT Group) announced the exclusive representation of a patent portfolio from a global automotive supplier focused on advanced composite structures and modular electric vehicle (EV) battery enclosure … [Read more...]
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 gases. As conventional battery management systems (BMS) often fail to provide timely warnings, gas sensing … [Read more...]
What are the key components and considerations involved in power management for EVs?
Electric vehicles (EVs) have several components that deal exclusively with power management. The components include: A battery pack A battery management system (BMS) Power electronics Electric motors A regenerative braking system … [Read more...]
INFICON offers definitive leak detection for EV batteries
INFICON, a global manufacturer of leak-testing devices and instruments, recently demonstrated its leak-tightness testing imperative at The Assembly Show in Rosemont, Illinois. For 20 years, manufacturers have been trying to automate leak … [Read more...]
What comprises an EV powertrain?
An electric vehicle (EV) powertrain includes a battery pack, a motor-drive controller with power electronics, a traction motor, and more. But that description only applies to battery electric vehicles (BEVs). For mild and strong hybrid vehicles … [Read more...]
Ionblox’s lithium-silicon batteries breaking barriers of extreme fast charging
Ionblox, an innovator in battery technology, recently announced the launch of its extreme fast-charging lithium-silicon cells designed for electric vehicles (EVs). Leveraging the superior energy storage capability of silicon, the company's new cells … [Read more...]
Battery pack protection keeps EVs on the road
A few best practices for handling transients and over-currents help make electronic drivetrains more reliable. Automotive market analysts predict that by 2025, high-end vehicles will contain more than $6,000 in electronic components. Most of these … [Read more...]