VI-grade has released version 2026.1 of its simulation software portfolio, including VI-CarRealTime, VI-DriveSim, VI-NVHSim, and VI-WorldSim. The new suite delivers updated modeling, testing, and analysis capabilities across the company’s simulation … [Read more...]
How to safely secure the software-defined EV
As electric vehicles (EVs) become software-defined and cloud-connected, they introduce powerful new capabilities and a far broader attack surface. Over-the-air (OTA) updates, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, and intelligent charging … [Read more...]
A new approach to BMS validation
One approach to testing battery management systems (BMS) for electric vehicles is to do so on the signal level. This method enables safe, early validation of key control and communication functions before high-voltage hardware is involved. The focus … [Read more...]
Why software is replacing hardware in EVs
Historically, vehicles were built around electronic control units (ECUs), small computers dedicated to specific functions such as braking, steering, infotainment, or climate control. Each ECU was tied to custom hardware, meaning adding a new feature … [Read more...]
Q&A: How EV platforms can stay ahead of shifting global standards?
Electric vehicle (EV) platforms are becoming increasingly software-defined, data-driven, and globally regulated. As commercial fleets scale, manufacturers face a complex challenge: How to design vehicles that not only perform reliably across duty … [Read more...]
Q&A: How software is shaping the future of EV batteries
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...]
A year in review: Electric vehicle highlights from 2024
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...]
Why electric vehicle security matters
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...]
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...]