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The motor controller is one of the most critical components of an electric bicycle, also known as an e-bike. It’s an electronic device that manages the operation of an electric motor. It also connects to all other major parts of an e-bike, including … [Read more...]

Monitoring and controlling temperature, voltage, current, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) help ensure the efficiency and safety of key electric vehicle (EV) components. This article explores how embedded EV sensors accurately measure … [Read more...]

In 2022, the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced updated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) standards aimed at improving vehicle efficiency, reducing emissions, and strengthening domestic … [Read more...]

Batteries undergo extensive testing before they are installed in electric vehicles (EVs). This article examines the various types of battery tests that ensure EV batteries remain safe and function reliably for years. It covers mechanical testing, … [Read more...]

Autonomous driving systems are introducing a new layer of design complexity to electric vehicles (EVs), particularly in terms of power, thermal, and system integration. Beyond advanced driver-assist systems, the shift is now to fully driverless … [Read more...]

Battery testing for electric vehicles (EVs) has evolved from simple charging and discharging tests to advanced systems that simulate how EVs drive on roads. Recent testing equipment monitors important electrical values, such as state-of-charge (SOC), … [Read more...]

Electric vehicle (EV) chargers sit squarely in the middle of the EV world, bridging the gap between drivers and their destinations. As industry players plan for the future, it’s essential that they're aware of the current trends. This article … [Read more...]

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are becoming a preferred power source for off-highway and ground support equipment as industries push toward cleaner, more efficient operations. Part I of this series examined the broader shift away from internal … [Read more...]

As the material handling and ground support equipment sectors embrace lithium-ion batteries and outdoor charging infrastructure, they need battery connectors designed with innovative sealing and thermal management solutions in mind. This is Part I of … [Read more...]

Construction machinery worldwide emits an estimated 400 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, according to IDTechEx. With the scale of global construction activity set to increase significantly in the coming decades, decarbonizing heavy-duty … [Read more...]

As electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturers seek to scale production while improving efficiency and sustainability, attention has turned to dry electrode processing. One significant advantage: it's a solvent-free alternative to conventional … [Read more...]

Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers integrate e-fuses, circuit breakers, and isolators into key systems to protect against fluctuating high-voltage currents. These components activate within microseconds to prevent faults, failures, and thermal … [Read more...]

For its mobile hydraulics focus on the agricultural market, our sister publication, Fluid Power World, spoke with Vinicius Povineli, Mobile Electronics/Connectivity Product Manager at Bosch Rexroth, to learn how electrification is impacting … [Read more...]

Electric flight has long been constrained by one key limitation: battery weight. Even the best lithium-ion packs top out at around 300 Wh/kg, sufficient for electric vehicles but well below the 1,000 Wh/kg threshold often cited as the tipping point … [Read more...]

With the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the US, charging infrastructure is continuing to evolve, bringing new use cases along with it. A notable example is Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), where unused energy stored in the EV can be … [Read more...]

Cell balancing refers to the process of equalizing the charge across all cells in an electric vehicle (EV) battery pack, ensuring each cell charges and discharges at the same rate. The process is beneficial in a battery management system (BMS) to … [Read more...]