The Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI), a research center focused on advanced functional materials, was recently honored with a 2025 R&D 100 Award for its breakthrough Multiflex-NR9 binder. This innovative PVDF (polyvinylidene … [Read more...]
Rethinking interconnect designs to meet EV demands
The rapid evolution of electric vehicle (EV) architectures is creating new challenges for power interconnects, particularly busbars. One of the most significant trends in e-mobility is the push toward higher power density, which necessitates more … [Read more...]
Q&A: What it takes to build reliable and secure EVSE networks
Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is one of the most critical enablers for mass EV adoption. Reliable, secure, and efficient charging networks determine not only driver confidence but also the long-term sustainability of large-scale … [Read more...]
Why software is replacing hardware in EVs
Historically, vehicles were built around electronic control units (ECUs), small computers dedicated to specific functions such as braking, steering, infotainment, or climate control. Each ECU was tied to custom hardware, meaning adding a new feature … [Read more...]
How are V2X and V2E reshaping EV power architecture?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming mobile power stations capable of energizing everything from camping equipment to entire buildings. Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technologies, including Vehicle-to-Equipment (V2E) applications, are changing how … [Read more...]
How AI is supporting EV fleet operations
Fleet electrification is often framed as a capital project: secure the vehicles, install the chargers, and you’re on the road to zero-emission operations. But the real work begins once the hardware is in place. For many fleet operators, day-to-day … [Read more...]
What AI tools are available for EV design and validation?
Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven chatbots, tools, and techniques are being deployed across various stages of electric vehicle (EV) design and simulation to support validation and manufacturing. AI can be used as an assistant to increase the … [Read more...]
Closing the gaps: Precision measurement for safer, more reliable EVs
Electric vehicle (EV) engineering is defined as much by what cannot be seen as by what can. The “gaps” or unseen spaces between battery cells, slot die coating of electrode layers, cooling plates, electric motor housings, and composite joints have a … [Read more...]
Q&A: Engineering the transition to fleet electrification
For organizations that depend on large vehicle fleets, electrification offers the potential to reduce fuel and maintenance costs while also cutting emissions. Beyond consumer electric vehicles (EVs), it requires designing charging systems capable of … [Read more...]
How do different drivetrain configurations affect EV range?
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more widespread, drivetrain configuration significantly impacts range and efficiency. This article examines the impact of single-speed and multi-speed gearboxes on EV range performance. We will examine the benefits … [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...]
How voltage impacts EV efficiency, performance, and cost
As electric vehicle (EV) platforms evolve toward longer ranges, faster charging, and higher performance, the voltage strategy has become a defining factor in powertrain architecture. Inverter systems are no longer just electrical components; they're … [Read more...]
Q&A: How electrification is redefining motor design for heavy-duty EV applications
Electric motors are at the heart of the electric vehicle (EV) powertrain, and their design choices directly influence efficiency, durability, and performance across vehicle types. For heavy-duty applications, such as commercial trucks to … [Read more...]
How fast and ultra-fast charging are changing the EV experience
A decade ago, adding 100 miles of range in under half an hour was more aspiration than reality for most electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States. Today, fast and ultra-fast charging have become critical enablers of EV adoption, typically … [Read more...]
Q&A: How engineers are rethinking thermal management for EVs
As electric vehicles (EVs) evolve, thermal management has become a defining engineering challenge. From protecting battery performance during fast charging to ensuring component durability across a wide range of temperatures and environmental … [Read more...]
How high-power dc fast chargers manage heat and impact EV batteries
Fast electric vehicle (EV) charging standards, such as the Combined Charging System (CCS) and Charge de Move (CHAdeMO), regulate the safe, efficient delivery of direct current (dc) to battery traction packs. As shown in Figure 1, high-power dc … [Read more...]