Sponsored by TTI. Whether for the BMS or motor control, here are the key specs to understand whensourcing these critical EV components. Electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity and market share, and electric current is the fuel of the future. Current sensors are a critical component of today’s EVs, serving two primary applications according… Read more »
Sponsored by TTI.The innovative environmental-friendly contact is designed to reduce power loss providing up to 90% more energy transfer. Smiths Interconnect, a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave, optical and radio frequency products, announced today the introduction of Hypertac Green ConnectTM, a new lead-free and Beryllium-free hyperboloid high-power contact technology, to its… Read more »
Battery safety is the foundation of electric vehicle reliability, and even the smallest defect can have massive consequences. Successive Chevy Bolt battery recalls, impacting over 140,000 vehicles and costing GM nearly $2 billion, underscore the urgent need for better inspection methods. Traditional quality control techniques can miss internal defects or fail to catch subtle inconsistencies… Read more »
Sponsored by Bry-Air, Inc. out of Sunbury, Ohio. Dry rooms are an often-overlooked component of battery production, yet any battery manufacturer would attest that they are essential to high-quality cell manufacturing. Whether you are making battery prototypes at lab-scale or churning cells out by the millions in a gigafactory, you will need to control the… Read more »
Sponsored by EnergyHub. Adoption of electric vehicles is accelerating rapidly, posing challenges to aging distribution infrastructure. Fortunately, managed charging offers a compelling solution. In this eBook, EnergyHub explores how growing residential EV load affects utility power distribution networks, and how utilities can use managed charging programs to both delight customers and defer or defray the… Read more »
Sponsored by Pickering.As electric vehicle technology evolves, so do the challenges in testing high-voltage powertrains, battery management systems, and charge points. Engineers require precise, reliable switching solutions to ensure accuracy and safety in these demanding applications. Pickering Electronics’ EV & Charge Point Testing Guide explores the critical role of high-voltage reed relays, which offer standoff… Read more »
Sponsored by Keysight. Debugging complex electronic systems in automotive applications can be daunting. One key challenge is ensuring proper communication between transmitters, receivers, and sensors by analyzing the captured serial bus data and decoding it into meaningful symbols. This requires an oscilloscope with serial protocol analysis, deep and segmented memory, and a fast waveform update rate. Download Keysight application… Read more »
Sponsored by StarlineHow Starline’s Scalable Busway Systems Can Transform EV Charging Infrastructure The rapid growth of electric vehicle adoption is putting immense pressure on charging infrastructure, with site constraints, installation costs, and scalability emerging as key challenges. As cities, businesses, and fleet operators work to expand EV charging networks, traditional power distribution methods are proving… Read more »
Sponsored by TE Connectivity. Manufacturers and operators of systems with complex electrical infrastructures need reliable, proven options to insulate components against heat and electric current, provide strain relief for connectors and joints/splices, and protect and seal electric cable, wiring and components against water ingress, exposure to chemicals and damage from abrasion or bending. Today, heat… Read more »
Sponsored by Lumafield. Traditional battery testing methods often fall short in detecting internal defects or optimizing complex designs. CT scanning addresses these challenges by providing non-destructive, detailed internal visualizations of battery cells, enabling engineers to find misalignments, folds, tears, and other internal defects without disassembling the cell. This capability accelerates development, enhances reliability, and supports… Read more »
