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 EV powertrain includes a battery pack, motor drive controller and power electronics, traction motor, and more. But that description only applies to battery electric vehicles (BEVs). For mild and strong hybrid vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid … [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...]