Integrated circuit manufacturer Power Integrations has unveiled a 900 V gallium-nitride (GaN) addition to its InnoSwitch3 line of flyback switcher ICs. The company says the new ICs deliver up to 100 W with 93% efficiency, eliminating the need for heat sinks and simplifying space-constrained application design. The new 900 V InnoSwitch3-EP and InnoSwitch3-AQ off-line CV/CC… Read more »
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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 »
Tesla says “No, thanks” to California subsidies for Supercharger projects
Tesla has backed out of a deal under which the company would have received up to $6.4 million in subsidies for four huge Supercharger stations in California, due to a requirement that the chargers incorporate credit/debit card readers. Tesla was awarded the funding last September through the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program Rural Electric… Read more »
LEM’s DC meter enables EV fast charging station makers to accelerate deployment
Sponsored by LEM. The US-certified DCBM 400/600 meter takes EV fast charging to another level.By Mathieu Beguin, Global Product Manager at LEM. With transportation accounting for over 20% of global CO2 emissions in 2020 and 17% of all greenhouse gas emissions (according to Statista), decarbonization is essential in this sector. However, the massive challenge facing… Read more »
MAHLE equips climatic wind tunnel with DC fast charging system for testing EV batteries
German auto parts maker MAHLE has equipped its climatic wind tunnel in Stuttgart with a DC fast charging system, allowing engineers to charge EVs under all climatic conditions, including extreme heat, at up to 350 kilowatts of charging power. Fast charging, especially under conditions of high temperature and intense solar exposure, places a large heat… Read more »
Retailers fear Minnesota legislation would allow utilities to corner EV charging market
Should electric utilities be allowed to own EV charging stations? In a free-market economy, it’s generally considered unhealthy for companies that produce a product or service to also own the distribution channels—that’s why liquor companies don’t own bars (in the US), and airlines don’t own airports. For an example of the evils that can result… Read more »
Ebusco’s new lightweight 18-meter electric bus
Dutch electric bus and charging infrastructure manufacturer Ebusco has announced its new Ebusco 3.0 18-meter electric bus. The company has used lightweight composite materials to keep the 3.0 18-meter’s starting weight down to 14,500 kg (32,000 lbs). In combination with 350 and 500 kWh LFP battery packs, such a lightweight frame should give the new… Read more »
KMD launches constant-velocity driveshafts for EVs
Kalyani Mobility Drivelines (KMD), a manufacturer of driveline components, has introduced a lineup of constant-velocity (CV) driveshafts for EVs and other specialty vehicles. KMD’s CV driveshafts are designed using high-strength steel for optimal performance under high torque generated by EVs, military, specialty and motorsports vehicles, and are engineered for a range between 7,000 and 16,000… Read more »
Fluorinated boosters: Enhancements for dielectric fluids in EV batteries
Sponsored by ArkemaIn the near future, the number of electric vehicles on roads across the globe will increase dramatically. This growth is being driven by new regulations, increased public demand for greener transportation and, ultimately, the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, according to the UN Climate Change Conference, the global automotive fleet… Read more »
Heraeus Electronics introduces cost efficient, highly reliable Ag-free AMB solution for high powered electronics
Sponsored by Heraeus Electronics In recent years, the demand for high powered electronics has grown exponentially. With rapid growth in electric/hybrid vehicles, we are seeing that more electronics and power modules are needed to keep up with demand. However, EV/Hybrid vehicles are not the only applications driving this increased demand. Other major applications, such as… Read more »