Two Nissan LEAF EVs at Plymouth State University (PSU) have provided 1 MWh of energy to PSU’s ALLWell Center, offsetting some of the building’s electricity needs. The university is reducing its electricity bill and supporting grid resilience by taking part in a special rate program developed by local utility New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC), electrification… Read more »
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How NI plans to innovate in the EV test and measurement industry and unlock the power of data
Q&A with NI CEO Eric Starkloff (Full interview) The sense of urgency in the auto industry is palpable as it undergoes the transition to EVs. Governments have been implementing stricter emissions regulations for about a decade now and, more recently, they’re upending supply chain plans and forcing automakers to source and build locally. There is… Read more »
Over half of respondents in ABB/AMS survey believe EV adoption deadlines are unrealistic
Countries and regions around the world have set sunset dates for the sale of fossil vehicles, most of them in the 2030-2040 timeframe. Are these deadlines achievable? A new survey commissioned by ABB Robotics and Automotive Manufacturing Solutions asked 600 auto industry experts, including managers and engineers from vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, what they thought… Read more »
Safe, flexible and powerful: Power racks as game changers for the energy transition
Sponsored by Elektro-Automatik. Whether wind energy, solar power or green hydrogen – energy from sustainable and climate-neutral production is becoming increasingly important. The increasing electrification of the world inevitably affects our critical infrastructure. The requirements for the new energy sources in terms of speed of expansion, flexibility and reliability are correspondingly high. To meet these… Read more »
IVECO Bus to sell up to 500 electric buses to Belgian transit agency
IVECO Bus, headquartered in Turin, Italy, has signed a framework agreement with Flemish government-owned public transport enterprise De Lijn for an initial sale of 65 E-WAY articulated electric city buses, with an option for future sales of up to 500 units. Deliveries are to begin in 2024, and will potentially continue over six years. The 18-meter-long… Read more »
2024 Polestar 2 offers more power, more range and—surprise—lower emissions
Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) has given its Polestar 2 five-door fastback a major update for 2024, including new electric motors, rear-wheel drive, more battery capacity and—believe it or not, lower emissions. “With the new model year Polestar 2, we upgraded substantial tech and mechanical components of the electric drivetrain,” says Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath. “This is… Read more »
Heraeus Electronics introduces cost efficient, highly reliable Ag-free AMB solution for high powered electronics
Sponsored by Heraeus Electronics In recent years, the demand for high powered electronics has grown exponentially. With rapid growth in electric/hybrid vehicles, we are seeing that more electronics and power modules are needed to keep up with demand. However, EV/Hybrid vehicles are not the only applications driving this increased demand. Other major applications, such as… Read more »
Improving EV powertrain testing and validation
Sponsored by Unico. Welcome to the first installment of Unico’s Test Stand Tech Tips. Here, Unico will provide you with a brief introduction to its solutions and welcome you to watch the video below, where the Director of Engineering, Don Wright, will walk you through some of the benefits associated with the implementation of SiC… Read more »
A closer look at high-power interconnects and disconnects
In the electrical/electronic world, the terms interconnect and disconnect both refer to a means of joining two sides of a circuit together. The subtle—and entirely informal—difference is that an interconnect is directly or manually operated (inserting a plug into a jack, for example) while a disconnect is indirectly or automatically operated, for example the moving… Read more »
Coca-Cola deploys 30 Renault electric delivery trucks in Belgium
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) will use 30 Renault electric trucks to make last-mile deliveries to supermarkets and businesses in Belgium. The routes served average 150 km (93 miles) per day. The beverage manufacturer is electrifying one fifth of its truck fleet, which it says will reduce its CO2 emissions by 75% compared to existing diesel… Read more »