Electric vehicles (EVs) have rapidly digitized over the last decade, morphing into a complex web of software and hardware. The array of new technology under the hood spans lidar sensors, radars, driver assistance systems, and in-vehicle networks. The … [Read more...]
New battery manufacturing automation software designed to cut material waste and improve cell yields
Honeywell has launched its Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform (Battery MXP), an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software solution designed to optimize the operation of gigafactories by improving battery cell yields and expediting facility … [Read more...]
What are the software and control challenges when maximizing EV traction drive inverter efficiency?
The challenges involved in maximizing electric vehicle (EV) traction inverter efficiency include using an optimal modulation strategy to maximize the efficiency of the traction motor while minimizing noise vibration harshness (NVH), which negatively … [Read more...]
What software tools are available for EV battery modeling at the system level?
Several possible definitions of “system” exist for electric vehicle (EV) battery modeling. They range from the battery’s interactions with the complete EV drivetrain to thermal modeling of the battery pack, battery cell development and integration … [Read more...]
What is the automotive open system architecture (AUTOSAR) for EVs, and why is it necessary?
AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture) is a standardized software architecture designed to facilitate the development and integration of software in automotive electronic control units. AUTOSAR plays a vital role in supporting vehicle-specific … [Read more...]
How do software-defined vehicles relate to EVs?
A software-defined vehicle (SDV) is one with a centralized digital architecture that allows software updates and upgrades throughout its lifetime. An SDV's operation, functionality, and features are controllable and can be changed through … [Read more...]
How do EVs benefit from using zonal architectures?
Reducing wiring harness complexity and weight are vital benefits of using a zonal architecture in an EV, but they are not the only benefits. Zonal architectures can also support software-defined vehicle functionality that will optimize EV … [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...]