What manufacturers need to know. Due to a recent surge in fires related to e-mobility consumer products, US lawmakers and regulators are placing new requirements on the lithium-ion batteries and chargers associated with e-bikes, kick scooters, and hoverboards. In March 2023, New York City Council implemented a series of laws mandating that all e-mobility devices… Read more »
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Looking closer at filter, resonant, and snubber capacitors in EVs (Whitepaper)
Sponsored by Knowles Precision Devices. Many power electronics today are being designed for use in high-temperature, high-voltage environments, such as inside electric vehicles (EVs). However, size, weight, and power (SWaP) are also key factors driving electronic product development. These conflicting design criteria are an issue for many electrical engineers because space is not available to… Read more »
How to install high-powered EV charging now, without expensive and time consuming electrical service upgrades
Sponsored by Pioneer Power Solutions. As the deployment of high-powered EV chargers continues to grow across the US, the issue of connecting them into a facility’s existing electrical system becomes a complex problem. Level 3 EV chargers consume a lot of power, installing five of them can easily add 2,000 amps to the existing electrical… Read more »
Detecting latent defects in electric motors with partial discharge
Sponsored by Marposs. Motor testing is designed to check the integrity of an electric motor through the use of equipment that identifies potential issues within the motor. The main objective of motor testing is to reveal latent problems and to prevent unnecessary failure by evaluating static parameters like insulation, wire damage and electrical current leakage, as well… Read more »
Design considerations for EV charging solutions
Sponsored by Bizlink. EVs represent one of the fastest-growing segments in automotive markets worldwide in recent years and they are projected to expand even more rapidly in the next ten years. For example, in the U.S., sales of electric vehicles rose from just 0.2% of total vehicle sales in 2011 to 4.6 percent in 2021.1… Read more »
Bonding, sealing and potting as key technologies for battery production
Sponsored by bdtronic. The transformation process in the automotive industry caused by digitalization and electrification brings with it numerous new requirements for production technology. For manufacturers of systems for dispensing potting materials, liquid seals, adhesive beads, or thermal conductive pastes, this opens up numerous new fields of application. Adhesive bonding is a proven joining technology… Read more »
Unlock the power of accurate analysis for electric vehicles
Sponsored by Hioki. The global trend towards clean energy and a net-zero carbon economy is gaining momentum. Electrification is one of the transformations for all viable routes to net-zero. EV development has been accelerating in response to this trend. In the US, the government targets 50 % of newly manufactured vehicles to be zero-emission vehicles… Read more »
On the road to an electrified vehicle future
Sponsored by TTI. By Kevin AlbertsVice President and General Manager, Power Signal Solutions Business Unit at Molex An electrified vehicle future is on the horizon, as global automakers announce new electric fleets and invest in new technologies and EV battery plants to fuel next-generation innovations. Meanwhile, an ever-increasing roster of government incentives and regulations is… Read more »
How Taiwan is your best choice for sourcing EV solutions
Sponsored by 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan. Taiwan’s most influential E-Mobility trade show, 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan, is set to kick off from April 12 to 15 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1. Presenting a comprehensive E-Mobility ecosystem, 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan features 6 main categories: Electric, Autonomous, Connected, Interaction, Shared, and EVs, showcasing cutting-edge solutions from electric… Read more »
Webinar: How to successfully launch a connected battery gigafactory enabled by MES
Sponsored by Rockwell Automation. Maximize production with smart, flexible solutions. Launching a connected battery Gigafactory is no small undertaking. And when you’re focused on setting up an environment to deliver enough power for the world’s growing volume of electric vehicles, you need to feel confident that you can meet demand through a smart and scalable… Read more »