Sponsored by Knowles Precision Devices The worldwide electric vehicle (EV) market is exploding in demand and mainstream adoption as governments push for fuel economy improvements and automotive companies look for new market opportunities. According to Forbes, “by 2020, EVs are likely to cost the same as conventional fuel powered equivalents.” Major manufacturers – like General Motors, Toyota,… Read more »
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Use of aluminum growing faster than any other automotive material
A new survey reports that the use of aluminum is growing faster than that of any other automotive material, and is expected to grow to content levels of 514 pounds per vehicle (PPV) by 2026, up 12% from 2020 levels. The survey, conducted by DuckerFrontier, analyzes the latest information on material content for North American… Read more »
Product Demo: Automotive Parts Line Up For EVs: DC/DC Converter, Inverter, Power Modules
In this product demo, Shindengen America will discuss its parts lineup for EVs, including:
-DC/DC Converter
-DC/AC Inverter
-Power Module
-ECU
-Wireless Charger
-Wired Charger Products
Best Practices For Processing Automotive High Voltage Cables
With the variety of HV applications being implemented, you need processes and machinery that offer the most flexibility. This presentation will discuss how to set up flexible systems to automate the termination of the wide range of HV cables and connectors found on the market.
Motiv Power Systems delivers 9 electric trucks to Sacramento Community Resource Project
Motiv Power Systems has delivered 9 electric box trucks to Sacramento’s non-profit Community Resource Project (CRP). The e-trucks will be used to provide home energy audits, weatherization and HVAC services to low-income residents in an area where air quality is some of the worst in the country. Motiv’s all-electric chassis and software platform is designed… Read more »
ROHM’s new Nano Cap automotive power supply technology
Japanese electronic parts manufacturer Rohm Semiconductor has announced the development of its new Nano Cap technology, designed for power supply circuits in the automotive and industrial fields. In a circuit with a linear regulator and microcontroller unit (MCU), a 1 uF capacitor is usually required at the output of the linear regulator, while 100 nF… Read more »
Henkel introduces liquid gap filler for automotive and power conversion electronics
Henkel has announced the debut of its latest thermal interface material (TIM), Bergquist Gap Filler TGF 7000. The liquid TIM combines high thermal conductivity of 7.0 W/mK with a dispensing speed of 18 grams per second. The material is designed for applications such as advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), power conversion systems, electric pumps and electronic… Read more »
Karma Automotive showcases E-Flex EV platform
Karma Automotive has announced a new modular platform that features a flat floor EV architecture. The new E-Flex platform is one of five demonstration projects designed to illustrate Karma’s technical direction and capabilities. Karma’s Everyday BEV E-Flex is a single-motor, flat battery pack, front-wheel-drive platform that includes an 80 kWh battery and Karma’s new Silicon… Read more »
Webinar: Thermal and EMI shielding materials for automotive electronics
Protecting automotive electronics from high temperatures and electromagnetic interference to improve the performance of xEVs and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) Powered by advancements in technology, the implementation of ADAS and electrified vehicles is rapidly accelerating. The complex systems that power these new vehicles rely on electronics—making reliable operation of these systems critical for safe vehicle… Read more »
Overview of automotive communications technologies: Free Poster
Sponsored By Keysight Technologies Download a beautifully designed automotive communications poster. It provides an overview of the technologies that make new cars safer and more convenient, including a comparison of dedicated short-range communications and C-V2X technologies. Get into the fast lane with the latest technical resources on autonomous driving. Learn about design and test of… Read more »