As electric vehicles (EVs) incorporate higher-power electronics, advanced driver-assistance systems, and multiple wireless communication interfaces, the electromagnetic environment within vehicles and test facilities is becoming increasingly … [Read more...]
Why deterministic testing matters in high-voltage EV systems
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...]
Tech Toolbox: EV Testing
Testing, testing, testing… Electric vehicle (EV) testing is a crucial and comprehensive process designed to ensure the safety, performance, and longevity of the vehicle. Testing involves a series of evaluations at the vehicle and component level, … [Read more...]
Pickering debuts 12-Slot LXI/USB PXI chassis for EV test systems
Pickering Interfaces has introduced the 60-107-001, a compact 12-slot LXI and USB modular chassis for PXI and PXIe modules. The chassis supports high-density automated test systems used in sectors, such as electric vehicle (EV) development, … [Read more...]
Testing EV subsystems across multiple voltage domains
Electric vehicle (EV) architectures span multiple voltage domains, combining 400 or 800 V traction systems with 48-V auxiliary networks and 12-V electronics. The mix of voltage levels increases the complexity of testing traction inverters, dc-dc … [Read more...]
UL Solutions expands battery-powered vehicle testing
UL Solutions is expanding its certification services for battery-powered vehicles to address evolving safety requirements for electric motorcycles, scooters, and industrial vehicles. The initiative reflects growing demand for standardized evaluation … [Read more...]
Keysight expands high-power ATE systems for EV and battery testing
Keysight Technologies has announced a new series of high-power ATE system power supplies, expanding its power test portfolio with three automated test equipment (ATE) product families, including the: RP5900 Series Regenerative DC Power … [Read more...]
Electrified trailer undergoes 400-maneuver validation and real-world testing
Range Energy has completed vehicle dynamics and stability testing of its eTrailer system at the Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC), an independent mobility testing facility in North America. The round of testing, conducted this summer, … [Read more...]
Part I: What are the different types of tests performed on EV batteries?
Battery testing for electric vehicles (EVs) has evolved from simple charging and discharging tests to advanced systems that simulate how EVs drive on roads. Recent testing equipment monitors important electrical values, such as state-of-charge (SOC), … [Read more...]
US automotive test center officially opens in Michigan
DEKRA, a global provider of safety testing and certification, officially opened its Michigan Automotive Testing Laboratory, showcasing its advanced capabilities designed to meet the future needs of the mobility sector. The new center offers one of … [Read more...]
UL Solutions launches Advanced Battery Testing Center
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...]