The future, according to Yanmar, is smart electrification, and that includes getting power to where it is needed. If an off-highway electric vehicle cannot go off-site to be charged because the operator cannot afford any downtime, Yanmar will send a charger to the OHEV. Yanmar, a Japanese engine and heavy machinery manufacturer, has released its… Read more »
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Eleven companies join project to demonstrate optimized battery production for EVs
Eleven companies will jointly present their battery cell production project, demonstrating a model production process to scale and optimize robot-assisted production of EV battery cells and packs. Bosch Rexroth, DBR77, EDAG, FANUC, Fraunhofer FFB, IBG, KEYENCE, Lenze, Mybotshop, SCHUNK and Vision Lasertechnik will show how different technologies interact to make production processes scalable and increase… Read more »
C-BATT demonstrates Obsidia anode material
C-BATT, a joint venture between US lithium-ion battery components producer X-BATT and carbon and graphite products manufacturer CONSOL Innovations, has developed its US-sourced Obsidia high-capacity battery anode material, which is designed to increase battery energy density and cycle life. Silicon-carbon-based Obsidia and its blends hold more lithium per gram than graphite. In addition to its… Read more »
A closer look at multilevel traction inverters
The vast majority of EV traction motors must be supplied with sinusoidal 3-phase alternating current with the frequency proportional to RPM, and the overwhelmingly favorite way to do this is with a triple half-bridge voltage source inverter, or VSI. In this topology, each bridge switch can connect its output terminal (i.e. motor phase winding) either… Read more »
Herrmann Ultrasonics unveils new tech center in Monterrey, Mexico
German automotive parts manufacturer Herrmann Ultrasonics has opened its newest tech center and laboratory in Monterrey, Mexico. The 1,600-square-foot facility will support collaborative development of customized solutions tailored to specific manufacturing needs. It will also provide access to ultrasonic welding machines, such as the HiQ series, which combine the flexibility of custom machines with the… Read more »
CGD unveils 100 kW+ GaN technology for EV inverters
UK-based semiconductor company Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) has developed gallium nitride (GaN) technology that combines its ICeGaN HEMT integrated circuits (ICs) and Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) in the same module for EV powertrain applications over 100 kW. The Combo ICeGaN approach takes advangage of the fact that ICeGaN and IGBT devices can be operated in… Read more »
Wednesday’s EV engineering webinar schedule: March 12, 2025
This week Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. 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. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration… Read more »
How To Effectively Test & Validate EV Chargers, OBCs, V2G, And More
As the demand for EV infrastructure grows, ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and interoperability of EV chargers (Level 1, 2, 3), onboard chargers (OBCs), and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) systems is more critical than ever. Join this session to explore key considerations for testing EV charging systems, including grid compliance, power quality, and immunity to grid disturbances. We’ll… Read more »
Advancing BMS Testing With Accurate Battery Emulation For EVs
Increasingly accurate battery emulation is transforming how automotive companies validate their BMS, ensuring electric vehicles meet performance and safety standards. By integrating advanced tools like the xMove platform, engineers can emulate real-world conditions, such as voltage, current, and temperatures using a cell monitoring unit (CMU) and hybrid emulation modes. Join this session to learn how… Read more »
Exploring Inverter Functionality For Hybrid And Fully Electric Applications
In both on-road and off-road vehicles, inverters are crucial for managing energy flow, optimizing performance, and enhancing the overall efficiency of electric and hybrid systems. They enable advanced functionalities vital for modern vehicle operation, contributing to sustainability and improved user experiences. In this webinar, we will explore the essential roles of inverters across various applications:… Read more »