Ampere has announced a collaboration with STMicroelectronics to develop its PowerBox platform, an advanced solution that incorporates silicon carbide (SiC) technology. This collaboration addresses the growing need for efficient power conversion … [Read more...]
GaN inverter demo achieves high-power density of 30 kW/L for e-motors
Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD), a fabless, clean-tech semiconductor company, and IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN), a French public research and training organization, have developed a demo that confirms the suitability of CGD’s ICeGaN 650 V GaN ICs in a … [Read more...]
Helium-based leak testing solutions for EV battery cells and components
Leak testing is crucial in producing next-generation lithium-ion batteries, particularly for electric vehicle (EV) applications. Ensuring secure sealing of the cell housing is essential to prevent electrolyte leakage, as even small amounts can react … [Read more...]
Do electric vehicles have transmissions?
Electric vehicles (EVs) have revolutionized the automotive industry, offering a clean, quiet, and energy-efficient alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. One of the most frequently asked questions is: Do EVs have transmissions? The answer … [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...]
What are the latest cooling technologies for EV traction motors?
Electric vehicle (EV) traction motors must withstand sustained high power and high-speed operation. Keeping them properly cooled is essential to EV powertrain design and implementation. Several options exist for cooling EV traction motors depending … [Read more...]
What are the design challenges for EV traction motors?
Electric vehicle (EV) traction motors are highly efficient, making designing more efficient ones a daunting challenge. Adding to the challenges, EV traction motors have different performance criteria compared to industrial motors. This article … [Read more...]
New SoC streamlines e-motor technology, driving down EV costs
Electric vehicles (EVs) are currently more expensive to build than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, primarily because of the high costs associated with advanced battery and e-motor technology. The near-term solution is to enhance the efficiency … [Read more...]
Why are new techniques needed for testing EV motor efficiency?
New testing techniques are needed for electric vehicle (EV) motors because they're used in different ways than motors in industrial or consumer systems. EV motor efficiency is a critical parameter to ensure maximum driving range, and it’s complex to … [Read more...]
Engineering plastics for reliable and powerful electric motors
The electric motor is the heart of any electric vehicle (EV), whether it's a battery, fuel cell, hybrid, or plug-in. For the development of safe, efficient, durable and powerful e-motors, BASF offers a unique co-creation partnership to the automotive … [Read more...]
Rare earths: What’s driving the demand for copper in EV motors
Electric motors are a core component of electrification in the automotive market. The market has heavily relied on rare earths for the permanent magnets used in these motors, but, as many will be aware, there is a drive to eliminate these rare earths … [Read more...]
New collaboration working to advance real-time simulation of EV motors
Optiphase Drive Systems and OPAL-RT announced a groundbreaking partnership to advance electric vehicle (EV) and system design innovation. Through this strategic alliance, advanced vehicle designers will have access to real-time simulation … [Read more...]
Magna unveils next-generation 800 V eDrive solution
Magna is developing technologies, systems, and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner. Its latest innovation is the next-generation 800V eDrive solution, which sets new standards in efficiency, power-to-weight ratio and torque … [Read more...]
GKN Automotive unveils new plug-and-play eDrive concept
GKN Automotive, a global provider of drive systems, has unveiled a new plug-and-play eDrive concept designed to meet the growing demand among niche electric vehicle (EV) players and EV conversion companies for modular electric drive … [Read more...]
What types of motors are used in electric vehicles?
Conventional vehicles that rely on internal combustion engines (ICE) could become a rarity in the next few decades. Electric vehicles (EVs) are growing in popularity, replacing petrol-driven transportation faster than expected. Despite a higher … [Read more...]
How many electric motors are in a vehicle?
The first gasoline vehicles had no electric motors. In contrast, today’s cars have tens of “invisible” motors with a range of power levels, sizes, and types. It’s not news that today’s vehicles, regardless of their motive power source, are packed … [Read more...]