Sponsored by Parker Lord With the significant growth and development of battery pack technologies, manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (EVs) are placing an increased emphasis on pack design optimization. Manufacturers seek lighter weight, yet more compact solutions to gain additional energy density and reduce cost. In parallel, they also strive for simpler and more affordable manufacturing… Read more »
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Driivz and Hubject partner to implement Plug & Charge system based on ISO 15118
Driivz, provider of a charging and energy management software platform, is cooperating with eRoaming provider Hubject to deliver a seamless Plug & Charge EV experience based on ISO 15118. The ISO 15118 standard defines the communications protocol between charging stations and EVs. One of the nifty features it enables is Plug & Charge, which allows… Read more »
ABB charges into the future with Formula E
The global electric racing championship Formula E has been a huge success by any measure. Automakers like Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Nissan, and Jaguar have embraced the series, which is surely the world’s most prominent showcase for electric vehicle performance. Charged attended the New York City E-Prix in July, and spoke with several execs from EV infrastructure… Read more »
Learn how Machine Vision can improve battery, motor and inverter quality while reducing production costs
Sponsored by Cognex Where human vision is best for qualitative interpretation of a complex, unstructured scene, machine vision excels at quantitative measurement of a structured scene because of its speed, accuracy, and repeatability.EV manufacturers and hardware suppliers are focused on achieving greater energy density, cycle life, and safety. During production, stable manufacturing processes are essential to… Read more »
Oregon’s Lane Transit orders 19 New Flyer electric buses and charging infrastructure
The Lane Transit District, which serves the Eugene-Springfield, Oregon metro area, has placed an order with New Flyer (a subsidiary of the NFI Group) for 19 battery-electric 40-foot Xcelsior CHARGE NG heavy-duty transit buses. The order includes 6 depot chargers and commissioning by New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions. The order follows New Flyer’s recent delivery of… Read more »
Heritage Battery Recycling and 6K to commercialize cathode-grade battery recycling network
Indianapolis-based Heritage Battery Recycling has signed a joint development agreement with materials management specialist 6K to produce new cathode material from recycled batteries. The process will use Heritage’s established network to collect and process end-of-life batteries, combined with 6K’s plasma technology to manufacture cathode-grade battery materials for applications with high purity requirements. 6K is named… Read more »
Otokar presents e-Kent C electric bus, with batteries from Webasto
Turkish bus manufacturer Otokar presented its new e-Kent C electric bus at the recent IAA Mobility show in Munich, with an eye to winning more orders from European bus operators. In the coming months, Otokar will organize roadshows and demos in Europe for the e-Kent C, which is already in serial production. The name “Kent”… Read more »
InstaVolt rolls out 120 kW BYD chargers to its UK fast charging network
Charging network InstaVolt has a number of high-profile corporate partners. UK drivers can use the company’s charging stations at KFC, Starbucks, McDonalds and other chains. Now InstaVolt has begun installing its fastest charging points yet. The new BYD chargers deliver power levels up to 120 kW—a substantial boost compared to the company’s existing 50 kW… Read more »
How silicone can help to optimize reliability and accuracy of EV and ADAS sensors
Sponsored by DOW Dow Silicones Help Optimize Reliability and Accuracy of ADAS Sensors Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are designed to increase vehicle safety and support autonomous driving by acting as extra sets of eyes. These sophisticated electronics help drivers spot obstacles and risks, maneuver and park more easily, take action to avoid or mitigate… Read more »
Reduce battery weight by using these state-of-the-art TIM products
Sponsored by WACKER Thermal Efficiency The needs of automotive and general electronic devices can vary based on application. In most applications, efficient thermal management is crucial to prolonging the life of the essential electronic components. For example, a heat sink is often used to pull heat away from electronics. But even when pairing a heat… Read more »