One of the primary issues the power electronics engineer must address is the removal of waste heat—the well-known Arrhenius equation from chemistry/physics tells us that the operational life of any given electronic component will roughly double for every 10-11° C drop in its temperature. Power electronics devices on EVs are also under considerable pressure to… Read more »
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Revel deploys SmartKit Demand Response technology at its Supercharging Hub in Brooklyn
New York rideshare and EV charging provider Revel has activated SmartKit Demand Response technology at its Supercharging Hub in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. This marks Revel’s fourth year participating in grid services across its various facilities. SmartKit is a virtual power plant (VPP) software product developed by Logical Buildings. Strategically shifting the timing of… Read more »
Download the guide to succeeding with connector miniaturization in automotive systems
Sponsored by Heilind. As automotive technology advances toward fully autonomous driving, the limitations of traditional flat and domain-based electronic architectures are becoming increasingly apparent. This whitepaper, crafted by Molex subject matter experts, explores how connector miniaturization plays a pivotal role in enabling next-generation automotive system designs, specifically within zonal architecture frameworks that promise improved scalability,… Read more »
Webinar: High power density and reliable automotive connection systems—driving the future
As the global mobility industry accelerates toward full electrification, the performance demands placed on electrical connection systems have intensified. Automotive and commercial vehicle OEMs, along with suppliers, engineers and procurement professionals, are under pressure to deliver higher power density and uncompromising reliability within smaller, more constrained packaging environments—all while maintaining long-term performance in harsh, real-world… Read more »
Choosing the perfect sites for EV charging projects: EVpin’s all-in-one site selection and design tool
Q&A with EVpin CEO and founder Maythem Alsodani Whatever kind of EV charging facility you’re planning to deploy—from a Level 2 destination or multi-family site to a highway DC fast charging station to a commercial fleet depot—site selection is a critical part of the process. Many criteria need to be considered, including not only potential… Read more »
Webinar: Test strategies for EV chargers that boost reliability and uptime
EV Charger location, speed, and pricing are important, but has reliability become the ultimate differentiator? Whether deployed in public spaces, home garages, or fleet depots, every EVSE unit must perform consistently under demanding real-world conditions. For manufacturers, downtime drastically reduces any competitive edge gained in a crowded market. This webinar examines how automated testing with… Read more »
SINBON earns UL safety certification for EV charging liquid cooling system
Taiwanese electronics system integrator SINBON Electronics has secured a UL safety certification for its liquid cooling system for EV charging stations. The system allows the company to deploy chargers with up to 1 MW of power, helping EV infrastructure companies meet their goals of safely delivering higher power and faster charging. SINBON supports all major… Read more »
ProLogium and Kyushu Electric to develop batteries for heavy machinery
Taiwanese solid-state battery developer and manufacturer ProLogium Technology has formed a strategic partnership with Japan’s Kyushu Electric Power to develop a 24 V lithium ceramic battery (LCB) module tailored for construction machinery applications. The partnership combines ProLogium’s battery technology with Kyushu Electric Power’s expertise in module design and end-user integration to create a high-performance, durable… Read more »
Continental’s new sensor measures heat in EV motors, reduces need for rare earths
Continental has developed a new sensor technology that measures the temperature inside permanently excited synchronous motors in EVs directly on the rotor. The company says its e-Motor Rotor Temperature Sensor (eRTS) delivers significantly more precise measurement results than the current software-based temperature simulation. This should enable vehicle manufacturers to reduce the amount of rare earth… Read more »
How the transition from graphite to silicon-anode batteries will revolutionize the EV industry
Q&A with Group 14’s CEO As EV makers continue to grapple with the challenges of using traditional lithium-ion batteries, including alleviating concerns about range anxiety, safety and raw material sourcing, battery material manufacturers are exploring alternative chemistries. There has been talk about using silicon anodes to replace graphite anodes in lithium-ion batteries for several years…. Read more »