BorgWarner says it will provide 800 V silicon carbide (SiC) inverters to “a major global OEM,” in addition to the 400 V inverters it already supplies to the company. BorgWarner will supply two variants of the inverters: a 250 kW version will be used in passenger cars and all-wheel-drive crossovers, and a 350 kW module… Read more »
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Multiphysics analysis of traction motors: accelerating innovation in EV solutions
Sponsored by ANSYS.EV designers must address an increasingly complex matrix of engineering goals on tightening timelines. Optimized system design requires evaluation of many different concepts, topologies, and electronic interactions across disciplines. Considering the traction motor alone, there are several design decisions that impact the function of the entire vehicle. Engineers used to perform electromagnetic analysis… Read more »
A multi-physics approach to battery thermal management and runaway analysis (Webinar)
Thermal issues associated with the battery might affect its safety, reliability, lifetime, and performance. What if you can ensure the battery operates in safe temperature ranges while maximizing its performance, minimizing its degradation and avoiding hazardous conditions? Siemens offers an integrated battery design and thermal management workflow with multi-level modelling and multi-physics simulations. In this… Read more »
Flexible and scalable EV battery cycler: 150 kW SiC-based power for EV battery testing
Sponsored by NIThe need to quickly increase EV battery testing capacity is making validation labs harder to manage and forcing engineering teams to explore ways to sustainably scale up their test lab operations. From few to dozens of test cells, managing power from the battery cyclers is one of the main challenges that impacts lab… Read more »
Faraday Institution launches industry-wide standard for physics-based battery modeling
The Faraday Institution recently introduced Battery Parameter eXchange (BPX), an open standard for physics-based lithium-ion battery models that defines three factors: battery parameters; the equations employing those parameters; and the reporting of experimental measurements used to validate the reported parameters. The complexity of physics-based models and the lack of a common definition, says Faraday, has… Read more »
VisIC and Kyocera expand collaboration on high-current components
Semiconductor manufacturer VisIC Technologies and sensor and control unit company Kyocera AVX Salzburg—a subsidiary of Kyocera AVX—are expanding their collaboration on high-current power components designed for high-voltage applications including e-drivetrains and charging. “Together with Kyocera AVX Salzburg, we will provide packaged discrete GaN devices and die-based power modules for major EV OEM and Tier 1… Read more »
COMSOL’s Multiphysics software adds tools for vehicle electrification
Mathematical modeling software company COMSOL has released version 6.1 of its Multiphysics software, and the latest version includes modules that add analysis tools for vehicle electrification projects. “In the AC/DC Module, new functionality for rapid layout of motor windings and magnet arrays ensures a smooth workflow for electric motor design and analysis,” says the company…. Read more »
ZF’s new e-axle for pickup trucks features 800 V SiC inverters
ZF has introduced an e-axle designed for Class 1-6 pickup trucks in the North American market. The eBeam Axle is composed of a motor, transmission, solid axle and the company’s 800 V SiC inverters. It is intended for 400 and 800 V systems, and is capable of supporting up to 350 kW and 16,000 Nm… Read more »
Optimizing EV & Battery Test Systems Utilizing A Common DC Bus Solution, SiC Inverter Technology, And Flexible HiL Components.
Unico will provide an overview presentation outlining EV & Battery test/simulation applications utilizing Common DC Bus testing systems, including: eMotor Testing– Universal Inverter Applications Inverter Testing– eMotor Emulator Applications eAxle Testing Battery Simulation/Testing– Benefits of Full Half Bridge Design– Increased Control Capability at/near 0 V Flexibility/Expandability– Series/Parallel System Configurations Implementing Overload Capability– Increased Capability/Lower Cost… Read more »