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...]
Breakout module measures EV AC charging voltage and current
The HV Breakout Module 3.1 OBC from CSM provides access to AC mains cables for measuring single-phase to three-phase current, voltage, and power. EVs need many electrical measurements and so do charging stations. Getting access to AC mains or … [Read more...]
Battery testing: critical to the rise of electric vehicles
When designing a battery into an EV, you must perform rigorous testing to understand a battery’s performance. Electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for 13% of global vehicle sales in 2022 and are forecasted to reach 30% of global vehicle sales by … [Read more...]
Testing batteries for an evolving world
Battery testing enables vehicle manufacturers, owners, and researchers to make informed decisions, optimize vehicle performance, and enhance overall user experience. Demand for electric vehicles is amping up. Every one of these vehicles needs … [Read more...]
EV battery tests involve lots of power
In a video, EE World spoke with a power-supply applications engineer about why RV batteries use such high voltages and how to test them. Batteries are perhaps the most expensive component of an electric vehicle. Typically producing 800 V to 900 V, … [Read more...]
How is functional safety defined & implemented for batteries in EVs and BESS?
Li-ion batteries can store large amounts of energy, and they can support high rates of power delivery. They are the preferred energy storage technology for EVs and large battery energy storage systems (BESS). But if not properly managed, they can … [Read more...]