Sponsored by LittelfuseSupercharged solutions that provide for fast charging reliability, efficiency, and safety The adoption of electric vehicles will reduce pollution and help slow the effects of climate change. A significant impediment to broader EV adoption is both a public charging infrastructure that can support long-distance travel and chargers that can recharge an EV battery… Read more »
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Amorim Cork Composites introduces new range of sealants for EV batteries
Portugal-based Amorim Cork Composites, building on past development of sealing and aerospace applications, has introduced a range of products for sealing, housing and cell spacing that are designed to protect key components of EV batteries by preventing heat propagation during thermal runaway episodes. According to Amorim, cork’s low density, low thermal conductivity, heat resistance, cushioning… Read more »
Identifying the root cause of particle contamination in electronic automotive components
Sponsored by Zeiss. Production processes, the production environment, and the final packaging all have an influence on component cleanliness. As a result, compliance agreements with limiting values often need to be implemented between the customer and supplier or between product development and production. This means that the cleanliness requirements are not fixed and can be… Read more »
ORNL licenses liquid-to-solid electrolyte technology to startup Safire
The DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has licensed a new battery electrolyte technology to Safire Technology Group, a battery tech startup formerly known as BTRY. The collection of five patented technologies is intended to be a drop-in additive for lithium-ion batteries. It’s designed to prevent explosions and fire from impact by altering the electrolyte… Read more »
It’s about time: the 6 phases of thermal runaway propagation
Sponsored by Aspen AerogelsThermal runaway propagation is a complex challenge. No matter the cell chemistry or pack architecture, lithium-ion batteries are at risk of experiencing a thermal runaway event. Although there is no one-size-fits-all solution, battery engineers do not need to reinvent the wheel when developing a solution to meet critical safety requirements. By understanding… Read more »
Researchers achieve a breakthrough in the development of lithium metal batteries
A team of researchers working in collaboration with the Nagoya Institute of Technology has discovered a new mechanism to stabilize the lithium metal electrode and electrolyte in lithium metal batteries. The researchers say the new mechanism, which does not depend on the traditional kinetic approach, has the potential to enhance the energy density of batteries…. Read more »
How To Accelerate EV Time To Market Through Robust Subcomponent Testing
As automakers add EVs to their lineups, testing and validation of new models impacts time to market. Automakers can save time by selecting subcomponents that are pre-validated for their application. Donaldson develops core venting technologies to address various battery pack requirements and tests its battery vents extensively using standard and non-standard test methods. In this… Read more »
Advanced materials for EV power module applications (Webinar)
In recent years, high power electronics have become one of the fastest growing market segments of the semiconductor industry. Power electronic modules used therein are typically operating at high voltage and high current density and must cope with high temperatures and harsh conditions. The demand for higher efficiency of electrical drive systems in e-mobility, meaning… Read more »
Thermal runaway protection materials and value-added services you should expect from suppliers (Webinar)
Beyond The Product Portfolio: Value-Added Services You Should Expect from Your Suppliers The worldwide electric vehicle market is rapidly gaining traction, with many local and global suppliers offering solutions for EV battery pack applications such as thermal runaway protection, compression pads, pack seals, thermal interface materials and more. As Design and Release Engineers, you are… Read more »
Protect heat-sensitive EV charging components with closed-loop enclosure cooling (Whitepaper)
Sponsored by Kooltronic Heat is a by-product and one of the greatest enemies of electrical and electronic components. In fact, the average reliability of electrical/electronic components drops by 50% for every ten-degree rise above the maximum device operating temperature. Electric vehicle charging stations are no exception. Lithium-ion batteries and other heat-sensitive equipment such as microprocessors… Read more »