In less than 2 years, the engineering team at Proterra designed, tested, and manufactured an industry-leading HD battery system that powered a vehicle that broke the world record for farthest distance traveled by an electric vehicle on a single charge. In a new webcast session announced this week at the Charged Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, Thomas… Read more »
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Recovering usable battery-grade materials from shredded Li-ion cells (Free Webcast)
It’s usually one of the first objections cited by EV naysayers: batteries can’t or won’t be recycled, and they contain hazardous materials that will end up in landfills. In fact, no such sinister scenario is likely—most of the components of Li-ion batteries are valuable, and it’s quite feasible, technically and economically, to recycle them. Several… Read more »
Comparing 10 leading EV motors: watch the free webcast
Ever wonder how today’s EV motors stack up against each other? Going beyond traditional product benchmarking, Munro & Associates has analyzed and compared 10 leading EV motors and developed a comprehensive side-by-side comparison report. In a new webcast session announced this week at the Charged Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, Munro & Associates’ CEO Sandy… Read more »
New sessions announced for the Charged Virtual Conference on EV Engineering
Charged is organizing a virtual conference on EV engineering September 1 – 3, 2020 that includes live webinar sessions, interactive Q&As, on-demand webinars, and whitepaper downloads. Just like the content Charged brings you every day, conference topics will span the entire EV engineering supply chain and ecosystem including motor and power electronics design and manufacturing, cell development, battery systems, testing,… Read more »
Webinar: Designing silicon carbide solutions for EV fast charging
EV fast chargers bypass the vehicle’s on-board chargers (OBCs) for rapid direct battery charging. This allows batteries to be charged in just 30 minutes versus 4+ hours from OBCs. But the demands of these systems are significant. Design goals for fast chargers call for highly efficient power electronics and very high power density that’s possible… Read more »
Combining copper and aluminum: Longer module lifetime with Heraeus’ new bonding wire CucorAl Plus
Sponsored by Heraeus The electrification of the powertrain requires the massive use of power electronics and places new demands on the power semiconductor industry. For electromobility to become established, it must be cost-effective and reliable – to achieve this, power semiconductors must have a higher power density, increased efficiency and improved temperature resistance. This requires… Read more »
Frequently asked questions regarding silicone thermal interface materials
Sponsored by Momentive As electronic devices continue to get smaller, the amount of heat they dissipate continues to increase. Cooling and temperature control of these devices are needed for proper operation. Silicone thermal interface materials (TIMs), which contain a high ratio of fillers that exhibit outstanding thermal conductivity, have shown to be excellent for such… Read more »
How to improve your property with EV charging stations
Sponsored by EVOCHARGE The demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations is growing rapidly. In addition to being convenient and sustainable, adding charging stations to your multi-unit residential, office or public building provides competitive advantages. EV charging stations: Attract and retain high-income renters and top employees Improve employee, customer and visitor satisfaction Generate income from… Read more »
Webinar today: DC fast charging – vehicle-side thermal challenges
OEMs have made remarkable improvements to the EV powertrain over recent years to extend range, reduce costs, and improve the driving experience. Another key item that will help drive greater consumer acceptance of full-electric vehicles is faster charging times. Progress in achieving 400 A+ and less than 30-minute charging has been slow due to limitations… Read more »
Download EV Charging Product Guide for designing safer, more efficient and reliable charging stations
Sponsored by Littelfuse The adoption of electric and hybrid electric vehicles depends on a network of charging stations. Consumers don’t want to run out of juice in a place where they cannot recharge their vehicles. Adoption also depends on reductions in charging time, the goal being to get EV charging time on par with a… Read more »