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...]
Inductive charging is moving from roadways to driveways
Inductive charging, once limited to small electronic devices like smartphones, is slowly becoming a reality for electric vehicles (EVs). In Detroit, for example, a short section of 14th Street was fitted with embedded coils that wirelessly recharge … [Read more...]
How bidirectional charging turns EVs into energy assets
Bidirectional charging is redefining the boundary between electric vehicles (EVs) and the grid. Once seen solely as energy consumers, EVs are now becoming distributed energy resources capable of powering homes, supporting grids, and enhancing energy … [Read more...]
Battery sensor enhances early detection of thermal events in EVs
Metis Engineering’s Cell Guard is an advanced sensor that provides real-time insight into the condition of lithium-ion battery packs. Designed to extend pack longevity and safety, it detects cell venting, the earliest sign of catastrophic battery … [Read more...]
Why pressure sensing is critical to EV thermal management
Battery safety is one of the most demanding challenges in electric vehicle (EV) design. When mechanical, electrical, or thermal stress causes a cell to overheat, it can trigger thermal runaway, an uncontrolled chain reaction that leads to … [Read more...]
How electropolishing enhances EV component reliability
Electropolishing, sometimes described as reverse electroplating, is an electrochemical process that removes a controlled layer of surface material to eliminate defects and improve the finish of metal parts. Using an electrolyte bath and a dc current, … [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...]
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...]