As electric vehicles (EVs) incorporate higher-power electronics, advanced driver-assistance systems, and multiple wireless communication interfaces, the electromagnetic environment within vehicles and test facilities is becoming increasingly … [Read more...]
Why deterministic testing matters in high-voltage EV systems
Efficient electric vehicle (EV) development depends on validation cycles that are faster, more repeatable, and more controlled than traditional manual testing can provide. Today’s EV modules operate as tightly integrated electronic and software … [Read more...]
How higher-voltage EV architectures are impacting battery and power-system testing
Electric vehicle (EV) architectures are advancing toward the 800-V class and beyond, which is reshaping how engineers test batteries, inverters, converters, and high-performance compute subsystems. These systems now require power platforms … [Read more...]
Pickering debuts 12-Slot LXI/USB PXI chassis for EV test systems
Pickering Interfaces has introduced the 60-107-001, a compact 12-slot LXI and USB modular chassis for PXI and PXIe modules. The chassis supports high-density automated test systems used in sectors, such as electric vehicle (EV) development, … [Read more...]
Testing EV subsystems across multiple voltage domains
Electric vehicle (EV) architectures span multiple voltage domains, combining 400 or 800 V traction systems with 48-V auxiliary networks and 12-V electronics. The mix of voltage levels increases the complexity of testing traction inverters, dc-dc … [Read more...]
UL Solutions expands battery-powered vehicle testing
UL Solutions is expanding its certification services for battery-powered vehicles to address evolving safety requirements for electric motorcycles, scooters, and industrial vehicles. The initiative reflects growing demand for standardized evaluation … [Read more...]
Keysight expands high-power ATE systems for EV and battery testing
Keysight Technologies has announced a new series of high-power ATE system power supplies, expanding its power test portfolio with three automated test equipment (ATE) product families, including the: RP5900 Series Regenerative DC Power … [Read more...]
What AI tools are available for EV design and validation?
Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven chatbots, tools, and techniques are being deployed across various stages of electric vehicle (EV) design and simulation to support validation and manufacturing. AI can be used as an assistant to increase the … [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...]
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’s the difference between a battery tester and a bi-directional power supply?
As electric vehicle (EV) markets continue to grow, so does the demand for the key components built into them. Batteries represent one such type of component, and just like all other components, batteries need to be tested at various stages — for … [Read more...]
How evolving demands are driving innovations in EV battery safety and materials
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 to safely detect minute physical Li-ion battery flaws
For professional electronics design engineers and developers, assuring lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery safety, reliability, and performance is critical. This means battery manufacturers must detect various physical flaws during production. Failure to … [Read more...]
How can hardware-in-the-loop support EV drive application testing?
Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing is a sophisticated real-time simulation technique used extensively in developing and validating power electronics systems. It lets engineers test embedded control systems without physical hardware -- reducing risks, … [Read more...]
What testing essentials are critical to safe and effective battery designs?
Societal changes take time and effort, typically with unexpected challenges along the way. Transforming society’s dependence on internal combustion engines (ICE) to an electrified future will require substantial investments in new battery … [Read more...]
How is HIL testing used for onboard EV chargers?
Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing is a real-time simulation that enables designers to test embedded code for EV chargers without needing the actual system hardware. It speeds development efforts and reduces development costs. This article begins … [Read more...]