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This week on EVTV

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This week:

  • Introducing the coast down test for the eCobra
  • Examining the differences between the stock eCobra tires and the Michelin Energy Saver A/S tires
  • Comparing the data for the power usage and range tests to date for the eCobra
  • Explaining the dangers of a pack voltage frame ground and troubleshoot this issue in the Mini Cooper
  • Smoking the tires on the eCobra while putting it through its paces for some 0-60 times

 

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Introducing the smallest onboard charger designed with DC-DC combined functionality (Video)
Introducing the smallest onboard charger designed with DC-DC combined functionality (Video)
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Webinar: Using advanced battery and component inspection with industrial CT to prevent EV recalls
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Download The Role of ePump Technology Whitepaper
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Download the heat shrink tubing technology guide for high voltage EV applications
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How to design a wireless EV charging system: technical considerations and components needed
How to optimize battery development and production with CT technology
How to optimize battery development and production with CT technology
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Dowload the reed relays guide for EV and charge point testing
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The advantages of renting test and measurement equipment  
Webinar: an integrated approach to electric motor design
Webinar: an integrated approach to electric motor design
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Download the thermal solutions guide for optimizing AI systems
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Download the debugging automotive serial buses guides
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Why battery gigafactories need planned desiccant dehumidifier service (Whitepaper)
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Selecting pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for use with Mica in EV batteries (Whitepaper)
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Battery Dry Rooms 101: Download the new whitepaper 
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Introducing the smallest onboard charger designed with DC-DC combined functionality (Video)

Introducing the smallest onboard charger designed with DC-DC combined functionality (Video)

A closer look at purpose-built power analyzers for precise EV test and measurement

A closer look at purpose-built power analyzers for precise EV test and measurement

OPS Controls releases tool to configure on- and off-road equipment control systems

OPS Controls releases tool to configure on- and off-road equipment control systems

Everrati unveils EverDrive EV powertrain platform

Everrati unveils EverDrive EV powertrain platform

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Tradelink Transport buys 14 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 semis for drayage operations at California ports

Tradelink Transport buys 14 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 semis for drayage operations at California ports

Elgo-Plus introduces new compact electric mini-digger

Elgo-Plus introduces new compact electric mini-digger

Singer Electric partners with AMPECO to expand New Zealand’s EV charging network

Singer Electric partners with AMPECO to expand New Zealand’s EV charging network

Virgin Atlantic and Joby plan to launch UK air taxi service

Virgin Atlantic and Joby plan to launch UK air taxi service

Hyundai to expand production capacity at its Georgia EV plant to 500,000 vehicles per year

Hyundai to expand production capacity at its Georgia EV plant to 500,000 vehicles per year

First Student to use Ampcontrol’s EV charging platform for its electric school buses

First Student to use Ampcontrol’s EV charging platform for its electric school buses

Rhythmos.io wins grant for Michigan EV charging pilot program

Rhythmos.io wins grant for Michigan EV charging pilot program

Interview: Trova CEO talks about company’s first-ever electric terminal truck

Interview: Trova CEO talks about company’s first-ever electric terminal truck

Faith Technologies Incorporated’s new above-ground cable routing product streamlines EV charger installation

Faith Technologies Incorporated’s new above-ground cable routing product streamlines EV charger installation

KD Group acquires EV charging and energy management firm Etrel

KD Group acquires EV charging and energy management firm Etrel

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A closer look at DC-DC converters
A closer look at switched reluctance motors

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Webinar: Using advanced battery and component inspection with industrial CT to prevent EV recalls

Webinar: Using advanced battery and component inspection with industrial CT to prevent EV recalls

re/cell launches lithium-ion blocks using recycled cells from Tesla battery packs

re/cell launches lithium-ion blocks using recycled cells from Tesla battery packs

LION Smart and hofer powertrain partner to bring novel immersion-cooled battery systems to market

LION Smart and hofer powertrain partner to bring novel immersion-cooled battery systems to market

Renesas introduces low-power Bluetooth SoC for automotive applications including wireless battery management systems

Renesas introduces low-power Bluetooth SoC for automotive applications including wireless battery management systems

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Orange EV introduces 7.5 year, 30,000-hour warranty for its electric terminal trucks

Orange EV introduces 7.5 year, 30,000-hour warranty for its electric terminal trucks

Vesco Clean Energy launches to service EV charging stations and provide battery managment

Vesco Clean Energy launches to service EV charging stations and provide battery managment

Yanmar’s vision for electric construction equipment includes self-propelled EV battery-charging vehicle

Yanmar’s vision for electric construction equipment includes self-propelled EV battery-charging vehicle

Kempower’s new Flex Satellite public EV charging station features CCS and NACS connectors

Kempower’s new Flex Satellite public EV charging station features CCS and NACS connectors

Yamaha previews electric golf carts with new in-house-developed LFP battery technology

Yamaha previews electric golf carts with new in-house-developed LFP battery technology

ElectricFish’s microgrid EV charging solution installs quickly, cuts grid upgrade costs

ElectricFish’s microgrid EV charging solution installs quickly, cuts grid upgrade costs

Voltpost to demonstrate lamppost EV chargers in Connecticut

Voltpost to demonstrate lamppost EV chargers in Connecticut

BYD claims its new EV charging system is almost as fast as refueling with gas

BYD claims its new EV charging system is almost as fast as refueling with gas

NYSERDA awards $2.9 million for shared electric transportation projects in New York

NYSERDA awards $2.9 million for shared electric transportation projects in New York

Electric buses are taking over Canada’s cities—but hydrogen refuses to die

Electric buses are taking over Canada’s cities—but hydrogen refuses to die