Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing is a sophisticated real-time simulation technique used extensively in developing and validating power electronics systems. It lets engineers test embedded control systems without physical hardware -- reducing risks, … [Read more...]
How does the Rint model relate to EV battery simulation?
The internal resistance (Rint) model is the simplest of several common integral order equivalent circuits to model battery performance. Although it’s basic, it’s also surprisingly useful. This article discusses where the integral order equivalent … [Read more...]
Using AI to develop rapid battery cell and module testing
EECOMOBILITY, a McMaster University’s Centre for Mechatronics and Hybrid Technology startup, has successfully secured seed funding from a global group of mission-aligned investors. Specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI), EECOMOBILITY has … [Read more...]
How is HIL testing used for onboard EV chargers?
Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing is a real-time simulation that enables designers to test embedded code for EV chargers without needing the actual system hardware. It speeds development efforts and reduces development costs. This article begins … [Read more...]
Meeting the demand for high-quality EV battery testing
The battery industry is at a critical turning point, choosing between adopting new measurement methods to accommodate the evolving design of large lithium-ion batteries or pushing conventional techniques to their limits. Hioki, a test and … [Read more...]
What are the challenges of simulating and testing V2G modules?
There are multiple challenges associated with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems. Of course, they must interface efficiently and safely between the vehicle and the grid without interfering with the grid’s operation. They’re also expected to meet multiple … [Read more...]
EV power components end-of-line test platform
It's now possible to test and validate all of an electric vehicle's (EV) power electronics with one flexible and scalable solution. This is thanks to test and quality engineering systems specialist Averna's End-of-Line (EoL) platform. With … [Read more...]
How can reinforcement learning be used for real-time battery power control in EVs?
Real-time control of battery power is a dynamic process where input variables -- such as battery health, state of health (SOC), and other specifications -- vary continuously. This article explains how the reinforcement learning (RL) algorithm can be … [Read more...]
Why are new techniques needed for testing EV motor efficiency?
New testing techniques are needed for electric vehicle (EV) motors because they're used in different ways than motors in industrial or consumer systems. EV motor efficiency is a critical parameter to ensure maximum driving range, and it’s complex to … [Read more...]
The EV charging station analyzer
Fluke, a provider of safe and reliable industrial tools and integrated software, announced the FEV150, the latest addition to their expanding line of eMobility and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Test Solutions. Engineered to streamline … [Read more...]
WeaveGrid partners with the American Center for Mobility to test EV-grid integration software
WeaveGrid, a software company enabling the rapid integration of electric vehicles (EV) with the electric grid, today announced it was partnering with the American Center for Mobility (ACM) to test its innovative software with real-world EVs and … [Read more...]
Lomiko successfully completes graphite half-cell coin battery testing
Lomiko Metals has successfully completed half-cell coin battery testing of its La Loutre graphite material with Polaris Battery Labs. Polaris prepared La Loutre’s coated spherical purified graphite (cSPG) material from flotation concentrate samples … [Read more...]
A form-in-place-gasket (FIPG) solution for sealing EV components
The revolutions in electrification and autonomy are creating an exponentially growing demand for highly reliable automotive electronic components -- and a need to optimize every aspect of component design and manufacture. Henkel, a global supplier of … [Read more...]
What is the automotive SENT protocol?
Get the basics on the SENT bus, which transmits sensor data to ECUs and other vehicle processors, one nibble at a time. How do you test the automotive SENT protocol? Test & Measurement Tips describes how to test the data bus. The Single Edge … [Read more...]
EV test and quality provider chosen to accelerate fast, reliable charging stations
Averna, a global test and quality solutions provider, announced a key collaboration with FLO, a North American electric vehicle (EV) charging company and a smart charging solutions provider. The companies are developing advanced solutions to … [Read more...]
FAQ on AEC-Q100 Automotive IC Reliability Standard, Part 1
To ensure that the myriad electronic systems in today’s cars do not fail prematurely, the AEC-Q100 standard for active components defines stringent tests across all aspects of performance. In just a few decades, the automobile has gone from a … [Read more...]