Detailed understanding of battery technology and the underlying physics processes is necessary to design high-performance, durable, and safe batteries. Physics-based modeling is being used for building accurate simulations of batteries, incorporating different aspects through predefined physics-based interfaces, from detailed structures in a battery’s porous electrode to the battery pack scale, including thermal management systems. In… Read more »
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New Siemens VersiCharge Blue EV charger now in volume production at Texas factory
Siemens eMobility’s new electric vehicle charger, VersiCharge Blue, is currently in full production at the company’s Carrollton, Texas manufacturing facility, and is now going into commercial deployment. The Level 2 AC charger is designed for all applications, including commercial sites, parking garages and light- to medium-duty fleets. The VersiCharge Blue charger offers up to 11.5… Read more »
Vanner begins serial production of liquid-cooled converter for EVs with SiC solid-state switching
Power conversion specialist Vanner has started serial production of a liquid-cooled converter with silicon carbide (SiC) solid-state switching for hybrid, battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles. Vanner has designed a 17.1 kW, 600 A converter using its Hybrid Beltless Alternator (HBA), which is a 17.1 kW, 300 A, 600 VDC to 24 VDC air-cooled converter. It… Read more »
onsemi and Magna invest in SiC manufacturing for EVs in New Hampshire and Czech Republic
onsemi, a producer of power and sensing technologies, and Magna, an automotive supplier, have announced a long-term supply agreement for Magna to integrate onsemi’s EliteSiC power solutions into its eDrive systems. Magna says its eDrive systems can improve cooling, acceleration and charging rates by incorporating onsemi’s EliteSiC MOSFET technology, enhancing EV efficiency and range. onsemi’s… Read more »
Siemens VersiCharge XL fleet EV charging structure now available
Siemens has announced commercial availability of the VersiCharge XL, a sustainable EV charging structure designed for electrifying fleets at high-demand charging sites. Designed and produced in partnership with Nexii Building Solutions, the VersiCharge XL is comprised of sustainable, low-carbon building materials, and features a modular and scalable design that enables quick and efficient installation. The… Read more »
New video details PepsiCo’s implementation of Tesla Semi electric trucks
“If you thought Tesla Semis were a bit like Bigfoot—maybe you heard about them, maybe you saw a fuzzy picture, but you weren’t sure if they were real or not—they are real, and they’re hauling real beverages here in Northern California.” So says Mike Roeth, Executive Director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency,… Read more »
How to power SiC or IGBT half bridges in EVs
Sponsored by Skyworks. When it comes to building power systems, the half bridge switch topology is king. But as they say, the devils in the details. In this whitepaper, we’ll dig into the challenges of designing high-performance half bridges for electric vehicles where it’s imperative to squeeze every drop of performance from a design. Specifically,… Read more »
Vitesco Technologies and ROHM sign long-term SiC supply partnership
Electrification solutions provider Vitesco Technologies has secured a supply of energy-efficient silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors through a long-term contract with Japanese electronic parts manufacturer ROHM. The contract is worth over $1 billion and runs until 2030. This supply collaboration is based on a 2020 development agreement with ROHM. Two customers will use Vitesco Technologies’… Read more »
Vitesco Technologies and onsemi establish SiC supply deal
Vitesco Technologies, an electric powertrain supplier, and onsemi have announced a 10-year, $1.9-billion silicon carbide (SiC) supply deal for electrification technologies. Vitesco Technologies is investing $250 million in new SiC boule growth, wafer fabrication and epitaxy equipment for onsemi to assure its access to SiC capacity over the next 10 years and beyond. The equipment… Read more »