Editor’s note: Following Part I’s discussion of radar evolution and its relevance to electric vehicle (EV) sensor fusion systems, this article examines LiDAR technologies and the transition from mechanical to solid-state designs. In contrast to … [Read more...]
Part I: What are the latest advances in radar and LiDAR technologies for sensor fusion?
Editor’s note: Although the sensing technologies discussed in this article apply across vehicle platforms, they're becoming foundational to electric vehicle (EV) architectures. Centralized computing, zonal electrical systems, and software-defined … [Read more...]
Why isolation monitoring matters in high-voltage EV systems
Isolation monitoring is a safety function used in high-voltage electric vehicle (EV) systems to detect unintended electrical paths between energized conductors and the vehicle chassis. Electric vehicle high-voltage systems such as battery … [Read more...]
New isolated current sensor for EV power electronics
Allegro MicroSystems released the ACS37200, a galvanically isolated current sensor designed to address efficiency and power density constraints in high-current electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) power electronics. As EV systems … [Read more...]
New current sensors target BMS, motor control, and pyro-fuse safety in EVs
Littelfuse, Inc., an industrial technology manufacturing company, recently announced the release of six new automotive current sensors designed to enhance hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) performance, efficiency, and functional safety. The new … [Read more...]
What are the design challenges when using SPAD sensors?
Single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) sensors are emerging on the market and are being used in automotive and industrial applications requiring extremely high sensitivity, precise timing, and 3D imaging capabilities, often in low-light … [Read more...]
Rohde & Schwarz showcasing EV test and measurement solutions at CES 2026
Rohde & Schwarz will present a range of automotive test and measurement solutions supporting the development and validation of electric vehicles (EVs), as well as connected and automated vehicle systems at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, January 6th to … [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...]
Battery sensor enhances early detection of thermal events in EVs
Metis Engineering’s Cell Guard is an advanced sensor that provides real-time insight into the condition of lithium-ion battery packs. Designed to extend pack longevity and safety, it detects cell venting, the earliest sign of catastrophic battery … [Read more...]
Q&A: How sensing advances are shaping the future of EV battery safety
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is scaling fast, and with it, the complexity of the batteries powering these platforms. Higher energy densities, faster charging, and evolving pack architectures introduce new safety challenges that go beyond … [Read more...]
Why pressure sensing is critical to EV thermal management
Battery safety is one of the most demanding challenges in electric vehicle (EV) design. When mechanical, electrical, or thermal stress causes a cell to overheat, it can trigger thermal runaway, an uncontrolled chain reaction that leads to … [Read more...]
New 10 MHz TMR current sensor enables control in fast-switching EV power systems
Allegro MicroSystems, a global provider of power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems, has introduced the first commercially available magnetic current sensor to achieve 10-MHz bandwidth using its XtremeSense TMR … [Read more...]
MIPI A-PHY expands for EV and ADAS sensor connectivity
Valens Semiconductor recently announced that Samsung is supporting the MIPI A-PHY standard for high-speed in-vehicle sensor connectivity and will partner with Valens to develop the next generation of A-PHY products. The move reflects growing demand … [Read more...]
Advanced sensing solutions for next-generation EV systems
LEM, a provider of electrical measurement solutions, will present its latest current and voltage sensing technologies at The Battery Show, taking place October 6th to 9th at Huntington Place in Detroit (Booth #2615). The company’s portfolio supports … [Read more...]
How supporting hardware is advancing to meet higher-voltage EV architectures
Electric vehicles (EVs) are often defined by their most visible systems, such as the batteries, electric motors, and charging technology. However, electrification affects more than these primary subsystems. A range of supporting hardware … [Read more...]
Smart chassis sensor enables 3D acceleration and load detection
ZF has introduced the next generation of its Smart Chassis Sensor, just months after beginning production of the initial model for the Cadillac CELESTIQ. The new version adds a 3-axis accelerometer to the existing wheel travel measurement system, … [Read more...]