Emissions regulations in the EU are getting tighter, and the law provides for substantial fines for automakers that can’t comply—in some cases, as much as €2,375 per car sold. This is the reason that European EV sales have been soaring, and European automakers have a massive number of new electrified models in their pipelines (did… Read more »
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Microchip releases new AEC-Q101-qualified 700 V and 1,200 V SiC SBDs
Microchip Technology is introducing its newly-qualified 700 V and 1,200 V SiC Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD) power devices, providing EV system designers with solutions that meet AEC-Q101 quality standards across a wide range of voltage, current and package options. Microchip says the SBD family’s avalanche performance allows designers to reduce the need for external protection… Read more »
Wireless charging provider WiTricity raises $34 million in venture capital
Wireless power transfer specialist WiTricity has closed a $34-million investment round. Stage 1 Ventures led the round, and investors included Air Waves Wireless Electricity and Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas). The infusion of capital will enable WiTricity to continue its wireless power platform development and expand its intellectual property portfolio. WiTricity is actively engaged with key standards… Read more »
TWAICE and BearingPoint enter strategic partnership for battery analytics
BearingPoint and TWAICE have partnered to study the factors that influence batteries’ state of health in both the short and long runs, using predictive analytics. The partnership provides an end-to-end perspective on battery analytics, monitoring and life cycle management through artificial intelligence. TWAICE delivers battery analytics with cloud-based software, enabling real-time simulations and predictions of… Read more »
DOE to fund EV charging cybersecurity in Michigan
The DOE has announced more than $7 million in funding for a Michigan-based cybersecurity company, Dream Team (DTLLC), to develop an infrastructure that protects the electric grid from cyber-attacks on EVs and EV charging systems. Once the electric roadway and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology has been developed, it will be tested at the American Center for… Read more »
NH Research’s Enerlab software streamlines battery test lab management
NH Research, a provider of power electronics test solutions for the automotive, aerospace, energy storage and renewable energy industries, has announced a new enterprise battery test lab management solution. Enerlab is a top-level enterprise software solution that monitors, controls and manages battery test systems using Enerchron. It is designed to improve productivity, utilization and efficiency… Read more »
Development of driveline electrification technologies: Whitepaper
Sponsored by Intertek With many automotive OEMs and suppliers rapidly developing Electric Vehicle driveline technology, there are many unanswered questions. How will new powertrain electrification technologies perform as they age? What are the most cost-effective strategies for optimizing each system? And how can further improvements be made through integration of systems and more effective management… Read more »
teamtechnik software applies Industry 4.0 optimization to End-of-Line EV system testing
End-of-Line (EOL) testing of EV powertrains now generates more data than ever, thanks to the ubiquity of smart sensors and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). With a focus on testing and measurement, teamtechnik applies Industry 4.0 tools and techniques to optimize production and testing processes. Sometimes called “the fourth industrial revolution,” Industry 4.0 expands… Read more »
GM to debut wireless EV battery management system
General Motors will use an almost completely wireless battery management system (wBMS)—the first of its kind, according to GM—for production EVs. This wireless system, developed with Analog Devices, will allow GM to power many types of EVs from a common set of battery components. The wBMS is expected to drive GM’s Ultium-powered EVs to market… Read more »
Eco-friendly factors redefine EV battery manufacturing
Sponsored by Nordson SEALANT EQUIPMENT As businesses and consumers evolve in 2020, the world is left wondering how their footprint impacts the Earth as a whole. Every day businesses are implementing eco-friendly habits. Whether it’s recycling paper waste, encouraging the use of a water fountain or even purchasing energy efficient lighting, the way businesses operate… Read more »