In a recent interview with Charged, Dr. Christian Meisner, Global Vice President of Battery and Cell Testing at AVL, delved into the company’s innovative battery testing solutions tailored for the evolving EV industry. AVL, with a legacy spanning over 75 years in the automotive sector, has diversified its expertise across three primary divisions: simulation, powertrain… Read more »
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European Defence Agency launches project to improve monitoring of battery health in aircraft
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched a new research project to monitor and predict the health of batteries in aircraft, known as Prognostic Health Management (PHM). The project is known as BATTAGE, combining “batt” from batteries, and “age,” referring to battery lifespan. Led by Italy and involving Belgium, Greece, the Netherlands and Germany, the… Read more »
Advancing BMS testing with accurate battery emulation for EVs (Webinar)
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 webinar at next week’s… Read more »
Honeywell releases hydrogen leak detection sensor
Honeywell has released a new safety sensor, the Hydrogen Leak Detector (HLD), which is specifically engineered for hydrogen-powered systems including automotive. “Although there have been advancements in hydrogen fuel cell technology, maintaining operational safety remains an utmost concern,” the company said. “Historical incidents involving hydrogen leaks have highlighted substantial safety risks, underscoring the necessity for… Read more »
(Webinar) Second life ESS considerations for EV batteries: a global regulatory overview
Repurposing EV batteries for stationary energy storage applications seems like an ideal situation: keep batteries out of landfills and reduce reliance on recycling and new raw materials. It is well documented that EV batteries at the end of their vehicle life still maintain sufficient capacity and state of health for use in lower power applications,… Read more »
Webinar: Torque and temperature measurements on rotating components of EVs
While the differences between EVs and ICE vehicles are well-known and changing, some things remain similar: rotating components. Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering to learn how innovative telemetry technology from Axon Systems combined with CSM’s industry-leading measurement modules for a complete EV measurement solution. Reserve your spot—it’s free! Other… Read more »
TOPDON US selects Universal Technical Institute as EV workforce training partner
TOPDON US, an EVSE and specialty equipment supplier that provides technology and tools for automotive repair professionals, is partnering with Universal Technical Institute (UTI) to train students in electric vehicle maintenance and repair. The five-year partnership is TOPDON’s first agreement with a post-secondary educational institution focused on transportation programs. UTI’s training program, which is currently… Read more »
Honda and Renesas to develop system-on-chip series for software-defined vehicles
Japanese automaker Honda Motor and semiconductor firm Renesas Electronics have signed an agreement to develop a system-on-chip (SoC) series for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), including Honda’s new 0 Series EVs. The new SoC is designed for performance of 2,000 TOPS and power efficiency of 20 TOPS/W. It is planned for use in future models of the… Read more »
Dannar brings a multipurpose electric platform to the off-highway market
One EV, a thousand applications Q&A with CEO Gary Dannar Different buyers need (or want) different vehicles—that’s why most consumer automakers offer a range of a dozen or so models, from practical family cars to sleek sports cars to hulking pickup trucks. But in the commercial vehicle sphere, this wouldn’t be good enough—different markets demand… Read more »
Eaton demonstrates vehicle-to-home charging capabilities at CES
Intelligent power management company Eaton demonstrated its AbleEdge home energy management system at the recent CES trade show. The company is also demonstrating its V2H capabilities at its Pittsburgh Experience Center. AbleEdge “provides the foundational technology required to leverage any onsite distributed energy resource (DER) to power homes.” Eaton is working with auto OEMs, energy… Read more »
