Sponsored by ABB. Download a PDF version of this article. Leave the ‘project’ mentality behind and give it business model vision. The critical path to healthy public charging infrastructure is planning for all aspects of experience and operation. Most unforeseen challenges can be overcome with the right formula from the start. Charging infrastructure should never… Read more »
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EV battery design and production testing: New standard notice for UL 2850 2nd edition
Sponsored by Ikonix Meeting Safety Agency requirements provides trust and peace of mind to customers when using your products. Don’t miss a standard when designing or producing your products. This Ikonix USA Standard Notice highlights the requirements for UL 2580 2nd Edition design and production testing of batteries for use in electric vehicles and the safety… Read more »
Do you have the right level of safety, efficiency and reliability for your EV charging systems?
Sponsored by Littelfuse EV charging stations come in many different types and provide differing speeds (or levels) of charge to a vehicle. Most chargers can be classified into one of two types: AC chargers, which provide alternating current (AC) power to a vehicle’s on-board charger from an electrical utility supply DC chargers, which provide direct… Read more »
Electric, connected and autonomous: High-performance design and test platforms for cross-domain tech
Sponsored by Keysight The automotive industry is accelerating its electronic technology revolution and fusing with the clean energy ecosystem. Dramatic increases in the number of sensors and applications in new automobiles have evolved the vehicle from a peripheral role to a network hosting clusters of connected devices. Cars now need to be optimized for: power… Read more »
The FLO Home is a sleek all-aluminum indoor/outdoor EV charging station
Sponsored by FLO There’s a new home charging station on the market, the FLO Home. The charger is made by FLO, Canada’s largest EV charging network and manufacturer. The company has delivered thousands of units to Canadian customers. FLO Home charges five times faster than a standard wall outlet and is compatible with all electric… Read more »
EV-specific tests: Different thermal test methods can produce results that range 20% or more
Sponsored by Elkem Silicones Heat dissipation is critical for the electronics and batteries to function for their intended lifetime and reach the desired levels of performance and reliability in EV applications. Without proper thermal management, lithium-ion batteries can overheat during charging or discharging. There can also be a non-uniform temperature distribution within the battery packs which… Read more »
DC-link power capacitors technological advances for power electronics design
Sponsored by EPCOS, a TDK Group Company By Matt Reynolds, Director of Marketing, Piezo and Protection Devices The technology behind capacitors has been around since late 1745 when a physicist in Germany found that an electrical charge could be stored by connecting a high-voltage electrostatic generator by a wire to a volume of water in a hand-held… Read more »
A quick guide to automotive DC-DC converter testing
Sponsored by Chroma Systems Solutions An automotive DC-DC converter receives high voltage from the battery and converts it to a lower voltage to power on board devices such as the instrumentation panel, entertainment system, sensors, LED lighting, and any other on board devices requiring low voltage DC power. Manufacture’s strategies in DC-DC converter development include reduction in size… Read more »
How to protect circuits in battery management systems
Sponsored by Littelfuse By Carlos Castro, Global Director Marketing Automotive Electronics, Littelfuse, Inc. As hybrid and electric vehicles roll closer to battery power drive systems with 48V or higher, the lithium-ion battery in a closed system is the clear leader for power. Lithium-ion gets high marks in cost, energy efficiency, temperature performance, power-to-weight ratio and lifecycle…. Read more »
Automotive power testing: How to solve new EV/HEV challenges
Sponsored by Keysight Technologies Today’s vehicles are designed with more electronic systems including powertrain control, power steering, brake systems, power door/window controls and various sensor functions. Complete solutions providing simulation and test are essential to ensure reliable performance of automotive electronics exposed to extreme voltage/currents, a wide range of temperatures and numerous hazardous conditions. New challenges… Read more »