Sponsored by CSM Fuel cell powered vehicles are becoming an essential part of the electromobility transformation. The core component of the powertrain is the electrochemical reactor, known as the fuel cell stack. Commissioning is carried out on test benches where all essential functions are tested. Afterwards, the requirements for the entire fuel cell-electric drive are… Read more »
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How To Unleash SiC Power Device Efficiently With Smart Control?
The efficiency of electric vehicles has become a challenge for todays’ OEMs. After having achieved market entry, next generations of EVs must prominently be more efficient. It is not only better for energy consumption and environmental concerns, but also a strong key differentiator as dozens of new EV models are introduced every year. With lower… Read more »
How pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes enable vehicle electrification (Webinar)
Pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes are a reliable solution for a range of EV battery pack applications. These include bonding, flame retardance and dielectric insulation, and protection of sensitive materials. However, EV battery applications represent just a fraction of the many ways these tapes can support the electrification of modern vehicles. In this free webinar at our… Read more »
ConnectDER and Siemens Partner to offer a simple and clever solution for Level 2 charging installations
ConnectDER’s meter collar working together with Siemens’s charging station could save up to 80 percent of installation costs Getting set up to charge an EV at home is easy and affordable—except when it isn’t. For many, especially those who live in older homes, installing a home Level 2 charging station may require an upgrade to… Read more »
Korea’s SK Group acquires Signet EV, invests in Polestar
South Korean conglomerate the SK Group has entered the EVSE market by acquiring a majority stake in charger manufacturer Signet EV. SK acquired 55.5% of Signet EV’s shares for 293 billion won ($263 million). Established in 2016, Korean firm Signet EV, which sells a full line of EV charging hardware and solutions, including 350 kW… Read more »
3 design considerations for next-gen EV charging stations
Sponsored by Littelfuse How to make tomorrow’s charging stations more efficient, highly reliable, and safer Global hybrid and electric vehicle adoption depend on the network of fast-charging EV stations available. Users don’t want to run out of juice where they cannot recharge their vehicles. Widespread adoption also depends on reducing the charging time, with the… Read more »
New survey: a majority of premium car drivers want to go electric
Data analytics firm Kantar, on behalf of Mercedes-Benz Mobility, recently surveyed 2,605 drivers of premium cars across all brands from Germany, the US and China, and found that a large majority of respondents “can imagine driving an electric car within the next five years.” When broken down by country, the results roughly reflect the current… Read more »
The role of haptics in automotive electronics
Sponsored by TDK There is little doubt that the automobile has changed society over the past century. Cars have increased personal mobility, changed the way purchased goods are transported and revolutionized mass manufacturing. For many, driving an automobile is a rite of passage. To them, the feel of a car on the open road is… Read more »
Eaton launches new battery disconnect unit for EVs
Eaton has introduced a new battery disconnect unit (BDU) for EVs that acts as an on/off switch to the battery for different EV operating modes such as charging and driving. The BDU can be linked to Eaton’s Breaktor circuit protection technology, which provides current switching and resettable bidirectional short-circuit protection. The company says, “Eaton’s Breaktor… Read more »
Amsterdam orders 84 next-generation VDL Citea electric buses
Amsterdam public transport agency GVB will expand its electric fleet with the purchase of 84 new-generation VDL Citeas from VDL Bus & Coach. The agency will begin deploying the new electric buses in 2023. VDL will deliver 30 articulated VDL Citeas of type LF-181 and 54 VDL Citeas LF-122. VDL is also responsible for deploying… Read more »