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...]
How much could solid-state batteries improve EV range?
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...]
Plan for 10,000 more EV charging stations across America
EV+, a provider of on-site, electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions, announced a preferred partner agreement with CBRE to deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging systems at 10,000 US commercial properties over the next five years. The … [Read more...]
What comprises an EV powertrain?
An electric vehicle (EV) powertrain includes a battery pack, a motor-drive controller with power electronics, a traction motor, and more. But that description only applies to battery electric vehicles (BEVs). For mild and strong hybrid vehicles … [Read more...]
New recycling method recovers 98% of lithium from EV batteries
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have presented a new and efficient way to recycle metals from spent electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The method allows recovery of 100% of the aluminum and 98% of the lithium in EV … [Read more...]
What are the challenges with high-voltage EV charging?
With existing battery technologies, higher voltages are the key to faster charging and reduced range anxiety. Current fast charging stations can deliver up to 600 Vdc and 400 A for a total power of 240 kW and charge an EV battery pack up to 80% in … [Read more...]
What is the difference between ac and dc EV charging?
EV charging is highly standardized, and the standards are primarily focused on safety and connectivity. The standards between regions. One common thread is the availability of separate standards for ac and dc charging. This FAQ reviews the basic … [Read more...]
How does MBSE work for EV and battery storage systems?
Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) is comprehensive. The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) defines MBSE as the “formalized application of modeling to support system requirements, design, analysis, verification, and validation … [Read more...]
What is WEVCS wireless charging?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are shaping the future of mobility, as nearly all EVs are more economical than those that run on gasoline. In fact, more electric vehicles are expected to be on the road than fossil fuel cars by 2030. Most EVs range from … [Read more...]
What types of electric vehicles are available?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of the automotive industry, but they're nothing new. The first electric cars were introduced in the 1880s. Eventually, EV technology was replaced by what became more affordable gasoline-powered cars and the … [Read more...]
What is the role of embedded software in electric vehicles?
Battery and engine aside, one critical factor of a highly reliable electric vehicle (EV) that’s rarely discussed is its embedded software. An embedded system includes hardware and software applications built to perform specific tasks. A … [Read more...]
What types of motors are used in electric vehicles?
Conventional vehicles that rely on internal combustion engines (ICE) could become a rarity in the next few decades. Electric vehicles (EVs) are growing in popularity, replacing petrol-driven transportation faster than expected. Despite a higher … [Read more...]
What are the different types of EV charging connectors?
There are several reasons to consider an electric vehicle (EV) aside from saving on gasoline. The prominent one, of course, is the environment. EVs have no tailpipe emissions, and research shows they’re responsible for lower levels of greenhouse … [Read more...]
What are the different EV charging protocols?
Building electric-vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is one of the current challenges for the automobile industry — even as new developments are changing the technology. The implementation of regulations and standards for charging stations is also … [Read more...]