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High-voltage EV battery packs: benefits and challenges. More voltage, more better?
In 2020, Porsche delivered just over 20,000 units of its luxury Taycan EV—the first vehicle from a major automaker to sport an 800 V (nominal) battery, which is more than double the voltage of its competitors (and firmly into light-rail and switchyard locomotive territory, actually). It appears that many other EVs will soon follow in… Read more »
TE Connectivity’s new HC-STAK high-voltage interconnection system
Sponsored by TE Connectivity Since the advent of electric mobility, there has been a need for compact, robust, and reliable high-performance connection interfaces to transfer power in the most efficient manner from the charger through the battery pack to the inverter and drive motors. However, the transmission of this critical power presents a unique set… Read more »
Volta Charging raises $125 million in Series D financing
San Francisco-based charging network operator Volta Charging has raised $125 million in a Series D financing round. The new funding brings the company’s total equity financing to over $200 million. Volta will use the new capital to increase its investment in product, engineering and network infrastructure, and to begin its international expansion. Volta’s charging stations… Read more »
Webinar: Selecting safe and reliable components for high-voltage EVs
With high-performance electric vehicles such as the Porsche Taycan in production, and several manufacturers slated to release EVs with 800 V battery systems in 2021, using high-voltage battery systems in EVs is no longer just theoretical. The advent of higher-voltage vehicles means the decisions EV designers and OEMs must make when selecting the components used… Read more »
Advancements In High Voltage Cable Design For EV Systems
Electric mobility power systems require robust HV cables designed to meet challenging application conditions. Flexibility, voltage capacity, mechanical strength, conformance with connector systems, as well as fluid and chemical resistance are just some of the factors that require careful consideration. Dramatic advances in the science of polyolefin material and irradiation technology have converged to create… Read more »
High-Voltage Distribution System Solutions
x EV solutions for the new mobility require a full range of mechanical and electrical robust high-voltage solutions to transmit and distribute power. This session will discuss how high-voltage distribution and system solutions to make any high voltage connection safe and reliable, as well as suitable for the most demanding applications, including high temperatures, current… Read more »
Choosing The Right Overvoltage Protection For EV Charging Infrastructure
Raycap is a world leader the development of industrial surge protection for a variety of applications. For the protection of Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations, Raycap has considered the recently updated and internationally accepted IEC 60364-7-722 standard which now makes clear that connection points at electrical supply chargers for EVs that are accessible to the public… Read more »
Best Practices For Processing Automotive High Voltage Cables
With the variety of HV applications being implemented, you need processes and machinery that offer the most flexibility. This presentation will discuss how to set up flexible systems to automate the termination of the wide range of HV cables and connectors found on the market. Presented by: Rob Boyd, Senior Product Manager, SCHLEUNIGER
New Volta Zero electric truck designed for safety and sustainability
Startup Volta Trucks has revealed its first vehicle, a purpose-built fully-electric 16-ton commercial vehicle designed specifically for inner-city parcel and freight distribution. The new Volta Zero will begin trials with European parcel delivery and logistics companies in the first half of 2021. The company has secured several orders for customer-specific vehicles, which are to be… Read more »