Domestic manufacturing requirements are beginning to reshape how electric vehicle (EV) systems are engineered, sourced, and validated in the United States. Policies such as Build America, Buy America (BABA) and Section 45X now sit alongside … [Read more...]
Lightweighting and its system-level impact on EV architectures
Advances in electric vehicle (EV) technology continue to place greater emphasis on lightweight structures, efficient thermal pathways, and new material systems that can support higher power densities and more compact designs. These pressures are … [Read more...]
Q&A: Why conductive additives matter for high-performance EV batteries
Conductive additives account for only a small fraction of a lithium-ion electrode, yet they have a significant influence on the electrical and mechanical behavior of electric vehicle (EV) cells. Their ability to control resistivity, support high-rate … [Read more...]
How higher-voltage EV architectures are impacting battery and power-system testing
Electric vehicle (EV) architectures are advancing toward the 800-V class and beyond, which is reshaping how engineers test batteries, inverters, converters, and high-performance compute subsystems. These systems now require power platforms … [Read more...]
Q&A: Engineering modular powertrains for software-defined EVs
Electric vehicle (EV) powertrain design is entering a new stage of maturity, where mechanical, electrical, and software systems must operate as one. Engineers are now expected to create modular architectures that meet diverse vehicle requirements … [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...]
How engineers are meeting the demands of higher-voltage and smarter EV systems
Electric vehicle (EV) power electronics are advancing rapidly as vehicles transition to higher voltages and smarter, more connected architectures. The push toward 800-V+ systems is influencing multiple engineering domains, including onboard charger … [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...]
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...]
Part I: How engineers design safe and grid-reliable dc fast-charging networks
High-power dc fast charging is transforming how electric vehicles (EVs) interact with the grid. As site power levels climb from 150 to 350 kW and beyond, engineers are faced with new challenges. These include maintaining grid stability, managing … [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...]
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 AI is leading to smarter EV engineering
Vehicles are more technologically complex than ever before, and particularly electric vehicles (EVs), which face a singular set of challenges due to their unique power needs, the wear and tear caused by heavy batteries, a heightened reliance on … [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...]
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...]
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...]