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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...]

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...]

Thermal adhesives ensure electric vehicle (EV) systems operate safely and efficiently by maintaining thermal conductivity and mechanical stability. This article discusses thermal adhesives' important role in key EV components such as lithium-ion … [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...]

Resistance spot welding and wire bonding are popular choices for creating joints during EV battery production. However, every joining technology comes with a trade-off, giving packaging engineers room to select the appropriate one for their battery … [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...]

Joints are important electrical and mechanical connections in producing electric vehicle (EV) batteries. They link individual battery cells to make a full battery pack. However, the process of making joints has evolved over the years due to various … [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...]

The primary goals of compensation in wireless power transfer (WPT) for electric vehicles (EVs) are to improve power transfer efficiency, reduce reactive power, and ensure stable operation under varying conditions, such as load changes and coil … [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...]

The internal resistance (Rint) model is the simplest of several common integral order equivalent circuits to model battery performance. Although it’s basic, it’s also surprisingly useful.  This article discusses where the integral order equivalent … [Read more...]

Electric vehicles (EVs) are critical for reducing fossil fuel dependency and greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, while EV sales have risen in recent years, challenges remain. EVs are typically more expensive than gasoline-powered cars, charging times can … [Read more...]

The automotive industry is undergoing a paradigm shift in vehicle design and function, transitioning from traditional distributed to advanced zonal architectures. By 2030, vehicles with zonal control modules are expected to match those without. … [Read more...]

To combat climate change and transition to a sustainable future, widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is crucial. While EV production continues to increase and consumers have shown an interest in switching to EVs, the availability of … [Read more...]