batteries

The global electric vehicle (EV) battery race is intensifying, and the ability to scale next-generation manufacturing technologies is becoming a key differentiator in cost, performance, and energy efficiency. While conventional methods still dominate … [Read more...]

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...]

Electric vehicle (EV) battery performance, fast charging, and safety require continuous innovation to meet industry demands. One of the key technologies enhancing these areas is artificial intelligence (AI) — leveraging machine learning (ML) … [Read more...]

The increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has made battery management systems (BMS) more critical than ever. These systems monitor, protect, and optimize battery packs, ensuring safety, longevity, and efficiency. However, as EV batteries … [Read more...]

As more electric trucks, SUVs, and sports cars are introduced to the market, the size and quantity of battery packs required to power them grow. To achieve a power output of 170 to 215 kWh, battery packs typically contain over 1,000 individual … [Read more...]

Batteries are a key element in electric vehicles (EVs), and there has been a lot of development in solid-state and other EV battery chemistry. This FAQ will highlight the promising materials that align with solid-state and other EV batteries, making … [Read more...]

For professional electronics design engineers and developers, assuring lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery safety, reliability, and performance is critical. This means battery manufacturers must detect various physical flaws during production. Failure to … [Read more...]

Manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) battery packs starts with the individual cells, which serve as the primary energy storage units for powering the vehicle's electric motor. The configuration and design of these cells can significantly impact key … [Read more...]

Societal changes take time and effort, typically with unexpected challenges along the way. Transforming society’s dependence on internal combustion engines (ICE) to an electrified future will require substantial investments in new battery … [Read more...]

Advancements in battery management software and predictive analytics are impacting the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, enabling smarter, more efficient solutions to enhance performance, reliability, and cost challenges. As EV adoption accelerates, … [Read more...]

This third part of the multi-part article discusses magnetic pulse welding, micro-TIG, and clinching for electric vehicle (EV) battery productions. While the first two mechanisms use high temperatures to make joints, the clinching mechanism is based … [Read more...]

Batteries remain a key focus for meeting the growing demands of electric vehicles (EVs). These critical components significantly influence vehicle range, performance, and cost. As EV production scales, ensuring safety, sourcing sustainable materials, … [Read more...]

As electric vehicle (EV) technology continues to evolve, several trends are shaping the future of vehicle design. Here, we’ll explore the key classifications of EVs, the trends shaping their developmental trajectory, and the implications for … [Read more...]

The electric vehicle (EV) industry made steady progress in 2024, marked by advancements in core technologies like batteries, charging systems, and power management. From the announcement of 10-minute fast-charging batteries to the rollout of … [Read more...]

First-generation solid-state batteries are poised to boost the driving range of electric vehicles (EVs) by 50% to 80%. Solid-state batteries could extend this range even further, with some automotive manufacturers ambitiously targeting 900 to 1,000 … [Read more...]

As cold weather season begins to settle in, visions of stalled cars on the snowy roads of some regions are stoking anxiety among drivers of lithium-ion-powered electric vehicles (EVs). Cold weather can reduce vehicle range — by more than 30% in some … [Read more...]