UL Solutions Inc. announced the opening of a Europe Advanced Battery Testing Laboratory in Aachen, Germany, which will test batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs) and large-scale energy storage systems, significantly expanding the company’s … [Read more...]
Michigan facility opens to accelerate EV testing and certification
DEKRA, a global provider of testing and certification services, will host the grand opening of its new Michigan Automotive Test Center of Excellence on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET (47603 Halyard Drive in Plymouth). The new … [Read more...]
Resolver simulator modules support high-speed EV testing
Pickering Interfaces has announced an expansion of its 41-670 (PXI) and 43-670 (PXIe) LVDT, RVDT, and resolver simulator modules to support high-speed resolver simulation up to 130,000 RPM. This enhancement addresses increasing industry requirements … [Read more...]
What’s the difference between a battery tester and a bi-directional power supply?
As electric vehicle (EV) markets continue to grow, so does the demand for the key components built into them. Batteries represent one such type of component, and just like all other components, batteries need to be tested at various stages — for … [Read more...]
Automated test system supports high-power EV battery evaluation
Maccor, a global provider of electronic test and measurement equipment and battery charging systems, has introduced the Series 8500, a fully automated battery test system designed to evaluate electric vehicle (EV) components and packs under … [Read more...]
How evolving demands are driving innovations in EV battery safety and materials
Requirements for electric vehicles (EVs) are continually evolving. With consumer expectations for longer ranges and shorter charging times increasing, it’s no wonder that battery developers are focusing on higher battery capacities (kWh), higher … [Read more...]
EV and BMS testing demo set for The Battery Show South 2025
Pickering Interfaces will showcase its range of industry-standard modular signal switching and sensor simulation solutions for electronics test and verification – including battery management system (BMS) test and Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) … [Read more...]
New platform supports EV testing with high-performance simulation
VI-grade, a provider of human-centric simulation-driven vehicle development solutions, has launched AutoHawk Extreme, the most advanced configuration of its XiL simulation platform to date, powered by Concurrent Real-Time technology. Designed for … [Read more...]
Supporting CPOs with verified EV charging interoperability
AMPECO, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging management software, and Ekoenergetyka-Polska S.A., a manufacturer of EV charging stations, have successfully completed integration tests of Ekoenergetyka’s Axon Easy charging station with AMPECO’s … [Read more...]
New isolated differential probes offer fast-switching power device testing
Keysight Technologies has developed an optically isolated differential probing family dedicated to enhancing the efficiency and performance testing of fast-switching devices such as wide bandgap GaN and SiC semiconductors. This technology will … [Read more...]
Advanced battery-cell assessment enables real-time visualization and analysis
TDK Ventures Inc., the corporate venture capital arm of TDK Corporation, has announced its investment in Glimpse, a company developing next-generation battery quality management technology. Glimpse’s X-ray computed tomography (CT) scanning … [Read more...]
How can hardware-in-the-loop support EV drive application testing?
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...]