The cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch cells have different form factors, energy densities, and weights. Therefore, their use cases in electric vehicles (EVs) differ depending on the applications. This article will compare the three parameters of the … [Read more...]
How is temperature, voltage, current, and EMI managed in EVs?
Monitoring and controlling temperature, voltage, current, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) help ensure the efficiency and safety of key electric vehicle (EV) components. This article explores how embedded EV sensors accurately measure … [Read more...]
How fastener designs contribute to lightweighting in EVs
In 2022, the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced updated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) standards aimed at improving vehicle efficiency, reducing emissions, and strengthening domestic … [Read more...]
Part II: What mechanical tests ensure EV battery safety and reliability?
Batteries undergo extensive testing before they are installed in electric vehicles (EVs). This article examines the various types of battery tests that ensure EV batteries remain safe and function reliably for years. It covers mechanical testing, … [Read more...]
Why EV architecture changes the rules for self-driving systems
Autonomous driving systems are introducing a new layer of design complexity to electric vehicles (EVs), particularly in terms of power, thermal, and system integration. Beyond advanced driver-assist systems, the shift is now to fully driverless … [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...]
What EV engineering teams and charge point operators should know in 2025
Electric vehicle (EV) chargers sit squarely in the middle of the EV world, bridging the gap between drivers and their destinations. As industry players plan for the future, it’s essential that they're aware of the current trends. This article … [Read more...]
Part II: Why outdoor charging demands specialized battery connectors
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are becoming a preferred power source for off-highway and ground support equipment as industries push toward cleaner, more efficient operations. Part I of this series examined the broader shift away from internal … [Read more...]
Part I: How Li-ion batteries are powering the shift in off-highway equipment
As the material handling and ground support equipment sectors embrace lithium-ion batteries and outdoor charging infrastructure, they need battery connectors designed with innovative sealing and thermal management solutions in mind. This is Part I of … [Read more...]
Q&A: How dry electrode processing is changing the game for EV batteries
As electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturers seek to scale production while improving efficiency and sustainability, attention has turned to dry electrode processing. One significant advantage: it's a solvent-free alternative to conventional … [Read more...]
How e-fuses, circuit breakers, and isolators enhance EV safety
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers integrate e-fuses, circuit breakers, and isolators into key systems to protect against fluctuating high-voltage currents. These components activate within microseconds to prevent faults, failures, and thermal … [Read more...]
How a new fuel cell could enable electric aviation
Electric flight has long been constrained by one key limitation: battery weight. Even the best lithium-ion packs top out at around 300 Wh/kg, sufficient for electric vehicles but well below the 1,000 Wh/kg threshold often cited as the tipping point … [Read more...]
Why residual current monitoring is critical for ac charging in EVs
With the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the US, charging infrastructure is continuing to evolve, bringing new use cases along with it. A notable example is Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), where unused energy stored in the EV can be … [Read more...]
What is cell balancing in a BMS and why is it important?
Cell balancing refers to the process of equalizing the charge across all cells in an electric vehicle (EV) battery pack, ensuring each cell charges and discharges at the same rate. The process is beneficial in a battery management system (BMS) to … [Read more...]
How electrolyte additives can extend the lifespan of EV batteries
Electrolyte additives can help extend the life of electric vehicle (EV) batteries by stabilizing the electrode-electrolyte interfaces and mitigating the adverse side reactions that cause battery degradation over time. This article focuses on how … [Read more...]
Why transformers are critical to EVs and the grid
The electric system is designed so that when you flip a light switch, it comes on every time, and you barely think about it. However, that convenience is only possible due to a massive engineering feat, often called “the world’s largest machine.” … [Read more...]