Japanese electric motor manufacturer Nidec and Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer have established a joint venture (JV) company, Nidec Aerospace, to develop electric propulsion systems for the aerospace sector. Nidec will own a 51% share of the JV and Embraer will own the remaining 49%. The newly-established company will develop and manufacture the electric propulsion system… Read more »
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How to use generative engineering in EV architecture exploration
Sponsored by Siemens. Make informed design decisions early on by quantifying millions of architectures virtually Architecture analysis, whether it is a powertrain architecture or a cooling system architecture, ensures that the system architectures are aligned with desired requirements and that all the possibilities are thoroughly explored. It is an essential aspect of Model-Based Systems Engineering,… Read more »
EV charger installation expert: Residential V2X could have a great future
Bidirectional charging and the vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid applications it enables (collectively known as V2X) have the potential to turbocharge the EV industry, both by providing valuable features for drivers and by making EVs into an asset for the electrical grid. At the moment, V2X is being used at commercial scale only in certain applications—mostly in… Read more »
Impact Clean Power develops GigafactoryX in Poland to produce a heavy vehicle battery
Polish company Impact Clean Power Technology (Grenevia Group) has unveiled a rendering of its planned GigafactoryX, a large-scale battery factory for EVs and energy storage in Pruszków, near Warsaw. The facility will produce batteries with maximum dimensions of 1400 mm x 1000 mm x 400 mm and a maximum weight of 500 kg. The production… Read more »
As the off-road vehicle market rushes to electrify, standards are lagging behind
Q&A with Littelfuse’s Geoffrey Schwartz Construction vehicles are being electrified at a surprisingly rapid pace, as operators recognize not only the cost savings, but the advantages of silent, emission-free operation. However, the high power requirements of these vehicles mean that vehicle designers face unique technical challenges, especially when it comes to circuit protection. High-voltage DC… Read more »
Airbus and STMicroelectronics partner on power electronics for aircraft electrification
Airbus, an aerospace company, and STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor manufacturer, have partnered on power electronics R&D for future hybrid-powered aircraft and full-electric urban air vehicles. The collaboration builds on previous evaluations of wide bandgap semiconductor materials for aircraft electrification by both companies. The partnership will develop silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) devices, packages and… Read more »
NACS vs CCS: A comprehensive comparison to help you opt for the one that fits best
Sponsored by AMP. By Anil Paryani, CEO & CTO – AMPTesla has taken a huge leap in accelerating EV adoption and bringing the vision of clean energy closer, by announcing the opening of its EV connector design to the world. The announcement invites charging network operators and vehicle manufacturers to install the Tesla charging connector… Read more »
EV Service Pros connects EV owners with independent repair shops
The transition to EVs will require transformation of all the many automotive-related sectors of our economy, and that includes repair shops. EV Service Pros has launched a new platform designed to connect owners with a growing network of independent repair shops specializing in EV maintenance and service. Founded by Tesla and Rivian alum Xander Walker,… Read more »
Selecting hardware to enhance EV charger design
Sponsored by Southco. The move from traditional engine vehicles to Electric Vehicles is driving a need for engineered equipment and infrastructure to support the transformation. The arrival of advanced technologies and the exponential growth predicted for electric vehicle charging is inviting industrial designers to consider a new mix of design challenges. As more EV Charging… Read more »
Designwerk develops HIGH CAB Semi Lowliner battery cells
Designwerk Technologies, an engineering company in Switzerland, is developing a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell to power the electric HIGH CAB Semi Lowliner 4x2T by 2024. Designwerk claims that LFP batteries offer a high number of charge cycles, extended service life and minimal height. The company’s LFP high-voltage battery systems feature 141 Wh/kg specific… Read more »