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...]