High-voltage electrical architectures are reshaping how electric vehicles (EVs) distribute power, manage safety boundaries, and integrate increasingly dense electrical systems. As voltage levels rise, design teams must balance creepage and … [Read more...]
Why deterministic testing matters in high-voltage EV systems
Efficient electric vehicle (EV) development depends on validation cycles that are faster, more repeatable, and more controlled than traditional manual testing can provide. Today’s EV modules operate as tightly integrated electronic and software … [Read more...]
What are the advantages of a full-system approach to powertrain design?
Powertrain design is entering a new phase of electrification, where integration now matters more than individual component performance. The conventional method of engineering motors, inverters, and batteries in isolation is giving way to full-system … [Read more...]
A new approach to BMS validation
One approach to testing battery management systems (BMS) for electric vehicles is to do so on the signal level. This method enables safe, early validation of key control and communication functions before high-voltage hardware is involved. The focus … [Read more...]
Part II: How engineers are optimizing dc fast-charging systems for interoperability and V2G
In Part I of this interview, Mike Calise, CEO of Tellus Power, discussed how engineers ensure grid stability, system safety, and reliability in high-power dc charging networks. In this second installment, the conversation turns to the … [Read more...]
More highlights from The Battery Show 2025
If The Battery Show 2025 demonstrated anything, it’s that the future of electrification depends as much on systems engineering as it does on chemistry. This year’s exhibits highlighted progress in battery technologies, along with integration across … [Read more...]
Highlights from the Battery Show 2025
That’s a wrap! The Battery Show 2025 marked its 15th anniversary this week at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit, drawing thousands of engineers, researchers, and industry professionals from across the electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage … [Read more...]
Scaling Electrification: Why heavy-duty EVs are a different engineering challenge
Electrification is advancing rapidly across transportation, but scaling what works in passenger cars for trucks, buses, and off-road vehicles is far too simplistic for the complex demands of heavy-duty platforms. These platforms introduce weight, … [Read more...]
Designing EV powertrains for high voltage and ultra-fast charging
Electric vehicle (EV) powertrains comprise the components that convert stored electrical energy into mechanical motion. These systems span the inverter, electric motor, single-speed gear reduction, and control electronics. Powertrains also integrate … [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...]
New machines at bauma highlight electrification and sustainability
Bauma 2025, held recently in Munich, confirmed its reputation as the world’s top construction-equipment exhibition. More than 600,000 visitors from 200 countries showed up to see the latest offerings from 3,601 exhibitors. The emphasis was on new … [Read more...]
What is cell balancing in a BMS and why is it important?
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...]
How can agentic AI be used in autonomous systems like EVs?
Agentic AI refers to artificial intelligence systems with a degree of autonomy, enabling them to make decisions, take actions, and learn from experiences to achieve specific goals, often with minimal human intervention. Agentic AI systems are … [Read more...]
A year in review: Electric vehicle highlights from 2024
The electric vehicle (EV) industry made steady progress in 2024, marked by advancements in core technologies like batteries, charging systems, and power management. From the announcement of 10-minute fast-charging batteries to the rollout of … [Read more...]
How to attain low-frequency noise shielding in electric vehicles?
The electrification of vehicles is transforming the automotive industry and bringing significant advancements and challenges. Among the most pressing challenges is the management of electromagnetic noise, particularly in the low-frequency band. As … [Read more...]
EE Training Day: ADAS domain controllers and transition to central compute
ADAS domain controller trends bring more compute to the central ADAS ECU and reduce edge computing, leading to fully centralized compute modules in the next decade. This webinar covers the prevalent levels of autonomy today, how the new … [Read more...]