The Lucid Motors Gravity Grand Touring EV will be powered by lithium-ion battery cells from Panasonic Energy. The Gravity’s battery pack will deliver an EPA-estimated range of up to 450 miles, according to the companies. The Gravity is an SUV with up to 120 cubic feet of total usable cargo space. It offers 828 horsepower… Read more »
MP Materials produces specialty materials that are vital inputs for the EV and renewable energy industries (see our feature article from March 2024). The company is expanding its manufacturing operations downstream to provide a full supply chain solution from raw materials to magnetic products. Now MP Materials says it has reached a pivotal milestone in… Read more »
Germany-based Phoenix Contact E-Mobility has created a new US-based company to support on-vehicle programs for North American automotive companies building EVs. “The US market is of high importance in our global strategy fostering three regions: the US, Europe and China. The roll-out of appropriate high-performance charging infrastructure will boost the acceptance of e-mobility on a… Read more »
The joint venture between Rivian and Volkswagen could someday supply EV tech to other automakers. Developing the software that is a critical component of modern autos has proven to be a struggle for legacy automakers, including VW, but comes more naturally to an internet-era startup such as Rivian. Volkswagen plans to invest $5.8 billion in… Read more »
Microchip Technology, a US-based provider of embedded control and processing products has announced sample availability of its new PCI100x family of Switchtec PCIe Gen 4.0 switches. The PCI1005 is a packet switch that expands a single host PCIe port to as many as six endpoints. The PCI1003 device enables multi-host connectivity through Non-Transparent Bridging (NTB),… Read more »
Germany-based PHYTEC, which produces embedded components for industrial electronics, and EV software charging firm PIONIX have introduced the EVCS-Cube, a development kit for EV charging systems. EVCS-Cube combines PHYTEC’s phyVERSO-EVCS charger controller and PIONIX’s BaseCamp operating system, which is based on the open-source firmware stack EVerest. The ready-to-use development kit is designed for EV charging… Read more »
Bellevue Towers, a residential condominium community in Bellevue, Washington, has completed the infrastructure to enable the installation of 312 additional EV chargers, addressing a significant demand from its residents. The property has a significant waitlist of residents who wish to install individual chargers. “EV [charging] is quickly becoming a high-demand amenity,” says Ed Anderson, President… Read more »
Honeywell has released a new electrolyte detector specifically designed for sealed portable lithium-ion battery packs. The new Battery Safety Electrolyte Detector (BES LITE) is designed for non-automotive applications that require a cost-effective, low-profile, small-footprint battery safety sensor, including battery energy storage systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers, and portable battery applications. Fires in… Read more »
Accelerating innovation from initial requirements setting to performance validation. To develop high-performance, efficient, and cost-effective electric motors, engineers must navigate a series of challenges. A key hurdle is optimizing these motors to integrate seamlessly into electric drive systems. This task requires a deep understanding of the complex interplay of electromagnetic, thermal, structural, and vibro-acoustic performance…. Read more »
Electrical connectors are a critical component of EV technology, serving as the vital link between various systems that enable efficient energy transfer and communication. EVs rely on complex electrical architectures to power motors, charge batteries and support onboard electronics, and reliable connectors ensure seamless system integration. Their role goes beyond functionality. Connectors influence vehicle cost,… Read more »
