High-voltage electric vehicle (EV) connectors and contactors must comply with a wide range of electrical, thermal, mechanical, and safety requirements. Engineers select these components for current capacity and switching performance, then refine … [Read more...]
LS Cable & System expands North American cable production for EVs
LS Cable & System Ltd. has announced an approximately US $156 million investment in LS Cable & System, S.A. de C.V. (LSCMX), its manufacturing subsidiary in Querétaro, Mexico. The investment includes the construction of new automotive cable … [Read more...]
Why EV engineers are turning to liquid-cooled charging systems
Electric-vehicle (EV) connectors and charging cables must safely handle increasingly high currents and power levels. Conventional air-cooled cables and connectors begin to reach practical limits around 250 A continuous, with some designs capable of … [Read more...]
Showcasing advanced liquid-cooled EV fast-charging cables
Philatron Wire & Cable, a US manufacturer of high-performance wire and cable solutions, is introducing its latest generation of electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging cable technologies, engineered for current-carrying capacity, flexibility, and … [Read more...]
How can liquid cooling be applied to charging cables during dc fast charging?
Integrating a liquid coolant system into the cable assembly and connector housing of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure moves coolant around the high-current wires and connectors. The liquid coolant circulates through jackets or channels … [Read more...]
What effect do signals and their harmonics have on EV power cables?
Power electronic converters in electric vehicle (EV) chargers inevitably generate signals with harmonic distortion. This article explores the origins of harmonic distortion in such signals, analyzes their impact on EV power cables, and details key … [Read more...]