The EV is much more than just a replacement for the legacy petroleum-fueled vehicle—it reaches its true potential as part of an ecosystem that also includes charging infrastructure, stationary battery storage, distributed renewable energy generation, and software to make it all work together. GM aims to bring all of these elements together under a new… Read more »
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Innovative clad metal solutions for next-generation batteries (Webinar)
The production of electric and hybrid vehicles demands advanced materials that solve even the most difficult design challenges and perform reliably under harsh automotive conditions. In this free webinar at our Fall Virtual Conference (October 17-20, 2022), presented by Materion, we will discuss how the latest clad metal technologies enable safer and more reliable lithium-ion… Read more »
Electrofit’s new crate features a permanent magnet synchronous motor and a built-in inverter
EV conversion specialist Electrofit has unveiled its first electric crate motor. The CM100KW1 is a permanent magnet synchronous (PMS) motor that includes a built-in inverter designed to reduce cost and complexity. The motor can be used to drive an existing gearbox, or can be connected to an OEM single-speed transmission. The configurable OEM motor and… Read more »
Tesla (finally) launches CCS adapter in North America
The day when all EVs can charge at any and all charging stations just moved a little closer, as Tesla announced the availability of a CCS adapter in the US. Of course, Tesla drivers can use the company’s superlative Supercharger network, but until now they’ve been unable to use most non-Tesla DC fast chargers in… Read more »
Thermal conductive adhesives for next-generation cell-to-pack configurations (Webinar)
Cell-to-Pack is the direct bonding of individual battery cells to the battery pack’s cooling plate, and it’s a new trend in the EV market. It improves performance by providing higher pack energy density, improved part complexity, lower thermal loads on the battery pack, and simpler, lower-cost manufacturing of packs. To support Cell-to-Pack (CTP), new thermally… Read more »
SparkCharge updates its mobile charging hardware and software
At a recent event at its headquarters in Somerville, Massachusetts, mobile charging provider SparkCharge unveiled new features for its Currently mobile app, along with updates to its Roadie mobile DC fast charger system. “SparkDay is more than just a launch of new products,” said Josh Aviv, CEO and founder of SparkCharge. “It is a celebration… Read more »
New Tesla V4 Supercharger site to feature Megapack battery storage and solar generation
As fast charging stations become more powerful, they will increasingly include energy storage and on-site generation. Tesla has been planning to phase in these features for some time, but widespread deployment has been delayed. In 2017, the company said it planned to add solar and batteries to all Supercharger stations, and even disconnect some of… Read more »
Sensata introduces next-gen BMS for 1,000 V systems
Sensata, a sensor, controller and software firm, has introduced a next-generation BMS designed for high-voltage applications, including electric trucks, buses and material handling vehicles. It’s part of the Lithium Balance product line, and will be available in early 2023. The Lithium Balance n3-BMS is composed of up to 30 Cell Monitoring Units, a Master Control… Read more »
Top 5 techniques for analyzing lithium battery cells
With demand for EV batteries seeing an impressive 30 percent year-over-year growth, pressure continues to increase for Automotive OEM’s and Tier 1’s to keep pace. Among the many levers you have available to ramp battery production, test coverage and strategy are one of the top 3 improvements that make a significant difference in your ability… Read more »
The road to a 10-minute recharge (Webinar)
This webinar, brought to you by TE Connectivity, is focused on the technical considerations for efficient and reliable EV charging. With vehicle electrification on the rise, there is a strong demand to safely deliver more charging power in less time. This brings technical challenges, like more heat and component stress within the vehicle from the… Read more »