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...]
Design Guide on EV Battery Management
The battery is crucial to an electric vehicle (EV), accounting for nearly 40% of its cost ancicantly influencing its range, performance, and lifespan. Modern EV batteries, benefiting from advanced battery management techniques, can last over a … [Read more...]
Registration open for growing iVT Off-Highway Vehicle Technology Expo
With more exhibitors and a growing conference platform, the iVT Off-Highway Vehicle Technology Expo promises two educational-filled days in Chicago this summer, and registration is now open. This year, the Expo takes place on August 20th and 21st, at … [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...]
Electrifying massive crawler cranes with electrics and hydraulics
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...]
Electrification brings a complex future to ag machinery
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...]
Hydraulic pump optimized for electrified off-highway vehicles
Parker Hannifin has launched the T8MINI, a new series of medium-duty, fixed-displacement vane pumps designed to support the growing shift toward electrified equipment in mobile and industrial sectors. The T8MINI is designed for applications … [Read more...]
Hydrogen refueling technology supports heavy-duty EV adoption
Bosch Rexroth is presenting new pump stations for hydrogen filling stations at the Hannover Messe. By using liquid hydrogen, they increase transport capacity and reduce operating costs by up to 70%, enabling economical refueling. The stations are … [Read more...]
First North American certified Mobile Electrification Technology Center officially launches
The Motion Systems Group of Parker Hannifin Corp. has launched the industry’s first-known certified Mobile Electrification Technology Center (METC) program in North America. This new network is part of Parker’s vision to accelerate the transition to … [Read more...]
New onboard charger and ePTO for rapid ac charging
Danfoss Power Solutions announced the production launch of its Editron ED3 onboard charger and electric power take-off (ePTO). Initially designed for on-highway applications and currently in use in thousands of Volvo electric trucks, the ED3 has now … [Read more...]
High-speed isolated gate drivers optimized for bi-direction GaN control
Navitas Semiconductor, a company providing next-generation GaNFast gallium nitride (GaN) and GeneSiC silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, has announced the production release of the 650 V bi-directional GaNFast ICs and high-speed isolated gate … [Read more...]
What factors impact electric vehicle system design?
As mobile vehicle manufacturers begin to develop electrified versions of their product offering, they face one critical challenge: balancing range with battery costs. This article focuses on the design considerations of the systems that use the … [Read more...]
New SiC Schottky diode range handles 40 to 240 A
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced 16 new 650 and 1200 V silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky diodes in the industry-standard SOT-227 package. The new devices are designed to deliver high speed and efficiency for high-frequency applications. They … [Read more...]
High-speed semiconductor fuses enhance protection for EV chargers
Littelfuse has introduced the QS series of high-speed semiconductor fuses designed to protect power semiconductor devices. The cylindrical 10 x 38 mm fuses feature higher current ratings and rapid response times to limit fault currents. These … [Read more...]
Electronic architecture advances aid vehicle development
Increasing urbanization is driving demand for sustainable mobility options based on zero-emission electromobility. At electronica 2024, Infineon Technologies will showcase its developments in power semiconductors, control ICs, and advanced … [Read more...]
How can quantum sensors and batteries improve EV operation?
In the near term, quantum sensors are being developed that can more accurately measure electric vehicle (EV) battery capacity, assess battery safety, and reduce vehicle weight. In the longer term, quantum batteries have been proposed that could … [Read more...]