Regular Charged readers are well aware of the parlous state of public EV charging. Fortunately, so is the industry at large, and efforts are underway at all levels to improve reliability and usability. ChargerHelp, an EVSE operations and maintenance service provider, has conducted a new analysis of EV public charging infrastructure in the US. ChargerHelp… Read more »
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Test battery cells, modules, and packs with a single instrument
Sponsored by Elektro-Automatik. Battery test engineers face a variety of challenges, including: EA’s new EA-BT 20000 Triple Battery Tester was created to address these test roadblocks with a unique design—all in a more powerful test instrument. Read this application note to learn how one piece of equipment can test battery cells, modules, and packs with… Read more »
Download Eaton’s 2024 eMobility technology guide
Sponsored by Eaton.Revolutionizing the journey to safe, reliable and efficient EVs In the fast-paced evolution of electric vehicle (EV) technology, it is important to expand what is considered with automotive safety. Eaton combines its automotive and commercial vehicle expertise with electrical insights to offer proven safety-focused technologies that reliably protect both people and EV systems…. Read more »
Paired Power: For EV charging at remote sites, a microgrid may be better than an off-grid solution
Off-grid charging solutions are a hot topic, and they’re not just for remote sites that have no grid access. Some customers choose an off-grid solution that incorporates solar power and energy storage in order to avoid the long lead times that are often required to get a new utility interconnection, and/or to offer a backup… Read more »
ChargerHelp study suggests roadmap for connected public EV charging network
A lack of interoperability between key system components—vehicles, charging stations, charging networks, and the grid—and the software systems that support them is a threat to system reliability and broader EV adoption in the US, according to a study by EVSE operations and maintenance (O&M) service provider ChargerHelp. The network of public chargers in the US… Read more »
FCL Components releases compact automotive relay
Japanese electronic components company FCL Components has released a small, low-power, automotive-grade, PCB-mounted relay, the FBR53-LE. The relay is more than 2 mm shorter than others in its class, enabling more compact designs, according to the company. The FBR53-LE is a 1 Form U (Form A with twin contacts) relay that measures 15.7(L) x 12.3(W)… Read more »
Tektronix launches high-power EA BTS 10300 battery testing system
Power supply specialist EA Elektro-Automatik, a business unit of Tektronix, has launched an enhanced version of its EA BTS 10300 Battery Test System. The EA BTS 10300 is “specifically designed to meet the rapidly evolving demands for higher power battery technologies in the EV industry and beyond.” It features a compact design with high power… Read more »
Mercedes-Benz partners with Starbucks for EV charging
Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging North America, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and MN8 Energy, has formed a partnership with Starbucks to install 400 kW EV chargers at 100 Starbucks stores located along Interstate 5 in the US. “The collaboration between two leading brands like Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks will uplift the charging experience for all EV… Read more »
EVgo and Regency Centers open new charging station in North Carolina
Building on a partnership that began in 2020, EV charging network EVgo and Florida-based shopping center owner, operator and developer Regency Centers, have opened a new fast charging station at Blakeney Town Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is the seventh such site opened in metropolitan areas in North Carolina. It was built as part… Read more »
Electric motor manufacturer Nidec invests in Eve Air Mobility
Japan-headquartered electric motor manufacturer Nidec has made a minority equity investment of $20 million in Eve Air Mobility, a Florida manufacturer of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Eve is a launch partner for Nidec Aerospace’s propulsion system through its subsidiary Nidec Motor. Nidec Aerospace was established last year as a joint venture with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer… Read more »
