6K announced that it has developed NMC 811 at 1-3 microns as well as the capability to produce single-crystal NMC. Smaller size ranges, desired in the industry but challenging to achieve with conventional methods, improve charge time, extend run time and increase power. 6K has received strong customer pull at all levels of the supply… Read more »
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6K ENERGY uses new plasma system to produce battery materials
6K has formally entered the energy storage market with a new division called 6K ENERGY. The move follows three years of development supported by commercial customers and the US DOE. The company’s UniMelt plasma system produces NMC cathode materials in a volume process. “We have built an extremely talented team of energy material experts that… Read more »
How to protect an EV’s on-board charger from transient grid surges
Sponsored by TTI. The automotive environment is one of the most severe environments for electronics. Today’s vehicle designs proliferate with sensitive electronics, including electronic controls, infotainment, sensing, battery packs, battery management, electric vehicle powertrains, and on-board chargers. In addition to the heat, voltage transients, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) in the automotive environment, the on-board charger… Read more »
How to protect an EV’s on-board charger from transient grid surges
Sponsored by Littelfuse. The automotive environment is one of the most severe environments for electronics. Today’s vehicle designs proliferate with sensitive electronics, including electronic controls, infotainment, sensing, battery packs, battery management, electric vehicle powertrains, and on-board chargers. In addition to the heat, voltage transients, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) in the automotive environment, the on-board charger… Read more »
Today’s EV infrastructure webinar schedule: Monday, December 4th
Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV infrastructure that’s free to attend, and it starts today. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. You can access the… Read more »
Omni introduces an electric powertrain for skid steers
Omni Powertrain Technologies provides electrical, hydrostatic and mechanical powertrain solutions to on- and off-highway markets, including agricultural and construction equipment and commercial vehicles. Omni products include enclosed transmissions, planetary drives, PTO shafts, electric motors and power electronics. The firm has operations in the US, China and Italy. Now Omni has developed a new electric powertrain… Read more »
Inverters on a plane: testing of electric powertrain from prototype development to certification and systems (Webinar)
“I am testing these motor flying Inverters on this motor flying plane” Motors, inverters, and power systems for electric aircraft have strict requirements for weight, efficiency, and safety. For this reason, these motors are pushing technology, going to higher voltages, high phase counts, and unique topologies for both the motors and inverters. Many of these… Read more »
Bidirectional and regenerative EV test equipment: technical gains with environmental benefits
Sponsored by Chroma Systems Solutions. Reducing the carbon footprint and optimizing thermal cooling are paramount in modern manufacturing and have become significant criteria for selection and deployment of automated test equipment. In addition, budget constraints could be circumvented by the use of multi-purpose instrumentation. Last but not least, replenishing dissipated power to the grid will… Read more »
TE Connectivity develops HIVONEX connector and PowerTube charging solutions for EVs
TE Connectivity, a connectivity and sensor manufacturer, has developed connector and charging solutions for the EV transition. The HIVONEX range offers modular, scalable products for harsh industrial and commercial vehicle settings and includes the new PowerTube Connector Series for large electrical loads such as those in trucks, buses, and construction and agricultural vehicles. Other products… Read more »
CharIN North America issues call for partners to establish EV charger testing sites
The Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) is a global alliance of EV and EVSE providers, including 60 members headquartered in the US. It promotes universal charging standards such as CCS, MCS and ISO 15118. For the past seven years, the organization has hosted bi-annual testing events, including the recent Vehicle Interoperability Testing Symposium (VOLTS) in Long… Read more »