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...]
How autonomy is revolutionizing the mobile machine industry
The off-highway industry is undergoing significant change lately, particularly with the advancements in autonomous technologies. For hydraulic engineers developing systems for mobile construction machinery, this transformation represents challenges … [Read more...]
Q&A: How EV platforms can stay ahead of shifting global standards?
Electric vehicle (EV) platforms are becoming increasingly software-defined, data-driven, and globally regulated. As commercial fleets scale, manufacturers face a complex challenge: How to design vehicles that not only perform reliably across duty … [Read more...]
How can anodes and battery management software minimize lithium plating in EV batteries?
Lithium plating is the deposition of metallic lithium on the surface of the anode in a lithium-ion battery. The process is considered one of the most severe aging mechanisms in these types of batteries, and it can shorten the battery’s life and … [Read more...]
How to rethink EV battery metrics for real-world performance
Most of the automotive industry still relies on standard metrics such as cycle life and energy density to evaluate electric vehicle (EV) battery performance. While useful for benchmarking in controlled settings, these metrics often fail to reflect … [Read more...]
Q&A: Why it’s time to rethink battery architecture, and what comes next?
After decades of iteration, the lithium-ion battery industry faces a fundamental crossroads. While chemistries and materials have evolved, the core battery architecture has remained largely unchanged since its introduction more than 30 years ago. But … [Read more...]
One size does not fit all: How EV battery chemistries are evolving
Did you know NMC batteries have only been around for a decade or two? Although widely used in today's electric vehicles (EVs), nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cathodes are a relatively recent innovation. When they first entered the EV scene, … [Read more...]
How researchers are rethinking the EV battery lifecycle
Millions of electric vehicle (EV) batteries are on the road, in testing labs, or already retired, and researchers are finding new ways to study, extend, and repurpose them. Their work spans advanced imaging, material redesign, and real-world field … [Read more...]
How do cell formats affect EV battery size, weight, and energy density
The cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch cells have different form factors, energy densities, and weights. Therefore, their use cases in electric vehicles (EVs) differ depending on the applications. This article will compare the three parameters of the … [Read more...]
How to choose an e-bike controller
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...]
How is temperature, voltage, current, and EMI managed in EVs?
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...]