Sion Power has reported a major development milestone for its Licerion EV technology—the company has produced more than 18,000 multilayer, 6 Ah to 20 Ah lithium metal cells for commercial evaluation. Sion says Licerion EV delivers high energy density, enabling longer range with lighter and smaller batteries. Licerion EV technology incorporates Sion Power’s protected lithium… Read more »
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Airbus and STMicroelectronics partner on power electronics for aircraft electrification
Airbus, an aerospace company, and STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor manufacturer, have partnered on power electronics R&D for future hybrid-powered aircraft and full-electric urban air vehicles. The collaboration builds on previous evaluations of wide bandgap semiconductor materials for aircraft electrification by both companies. The partnership will develop silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) devices, packages and… Read more »
VOSS Automotive introduces new thermal management technologies for EVs and energy storage
German line and connection technology supplier VOSS presented its latest developments in battery energy storage systems (BESS) and immersion cooling at the recent Battery Show 2023 in Stuttgart. In the field of BESS, which refers to battery module containers, the company has designed what it says is an improved line system with a vent valve… Read more »
Littelfuse releases AEC-Q200 Rev E-qualified fuses for demanding automotive-grade applications
Circuit protection specialist Littelfuse has released a new series of fuses specifically designed for the demanding circuit protection needs of compact automotive electronics and EV applications. The new portfolio of AEC-Q200 Rev E-qualified fuses includes a range of thin-film, nano, PICO and cartridge fuses, all certified to meet the AEC-Q200 Rev E qualifications for fuses… Read more »
J.D. Power study: For potential EV buyers, public charging is critical
EV experts disagree about how much and what kinds of public charging will be needed in the electric future. However, there’s absolutely no doubt about one thing: for potential EV buyers, the availability of public charging is the big banana in the bunch. Market analysis firm J.D. Power publishes a suite of EV-related studies each… Read more »
DENSO and USJC announce mass production of automotive IGBTs
Japanese mobility provider DENSO and United Semiconductor Japan Corporation (USJC), a subsidiary of global semiconductor foundry United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), are collaborating to produce insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs). A year after the companies announced their partnership, USJC’s 300 mm fabrication plant has started mass production of IGBTs using 300 mm wafers, which the company says… Read more »
How to emulate EVs, charging stations, and power supplies to validate interoperability
Sponsored by Keysight Technologies. Automakers face pressure to develop energy-efficient and powerful EV batteries, electric drivetrains, and charging infrastructure as the global automotive market ramps up EV production to meet net zero emission goals. Emulation technology is emerging as a vital tool that reduces design verification time and cost across this e-mobility ecosystem. Designers fine-tune… Read more »
Design considerations for interconnect technology used in EV powertrains
Sponsored by TTI. Electric vehicles are set to become the basis of future transport, and the transition is happening much more quickly than imagined. In recent months, EV uptake has increased dramatically, with the inflated oil prices currently being experienced likely to accelerate adoption still further. EV registrations are now getting close to one million… Read more »
REE Automotive adds P7-C Chassis Cab to its electric truck lineup
REE Automotive (Nasdaq: REE), a provider of EV platforms, today revealed P7-C, a Class 4 chassis cab offering a new cabin design built on REE’s P7 modular electric platform. The P7-C is designed to meet the requirements for the Inflation Reduction Act incentives, which are more stringent for EVs in Class 4 and above. It’s… Read more »
European HEFT project targets cheaper, more efficient, power-dense motor for EVs
In a €4-million HEFT research project directed by Mondragan University, eight EU partners including GKN Automotive will create a “lower-cost, more efficient and power-dense” permanent magnet motor for EVs. HEFT is an EU Horizon 2020 project focused on designing and manufacturing EV motors with reused and recycled permanent magnets. HEFT recommends energy-efficient rare earth synchronous… Read more »