Join us for an in-depth exploration of the critical role Safety Microcontrollers (MCUs) play in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving (AD) applications. This webinar aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the functionalities and indispensability of Safety MCUs, particularly in contrast to the nascent Safety Islands within System on Chips (SoCs). Discover… Read more »
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Toshiba launches high-speed 2-channel digital isolators for EV inverters, BMS and OBC applications
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has announced a new line of high-speed, two-channel standard digital isolators aimed at automotive applications. The DCM32xx00 series comprises four distinct devices featuring high common-mode transient immunity (CMTI) of 100 kV/μs (typical) and maximum data transmission rates of 50 Mbps, supporting stable isolation and high-speed control communications. These devices… Read more »
Navitas and BrightLoop partner to provide hydrogen fuel cell charging
US-based Navitas Semiconductor has formed a partnership with BrightLoop to support BrightLoop’s latest series of hydrogen fuel cell chargers with its automotive-qualified Gen 3 Fast (G3F) silicon-carbide MOSFETs for heavy-duty agricultural transportation equipment. BrightLoop’s systems provide power conversion efficiencies over 98% and power densities up to 60 kW/L. The company’s high-voltage (HV), high-power multiverters paired… Read more »
Long-Lewis Auto selects ADS-TEC Energy’s ChargeBox to provide EV charging at Ford dealerships
Alabama-based automotive retailer Long-Lewis Auto Group has deployed the battery-buffered DC fast charging platform ChargeBox from ADS-TEC Energy, a supplier of battery-based energy storage and fast-charging systems, at multiple Ford dealerships. The locations include Long-Lewis Ford of Hoover, Long-Lewis Ford of the River Region and Long-Lewis Ford of the Shoals in Alabama. The chargers are… Read more »
Providing second lives for fleet EV batteries
Zenobe’s stationary storage business complements its turnkey EV offering for fleets. Here at Charged, we’ve covered a lot of companies that provide fleet electrification services. However, we’re far from done writing about them (and readers, I hope you aren’t tired of reading about them), because each one seems to have its own unique set of… Read more »
Kandi and CBAK partnership on US lithium battery facilities
Chinese automotive firm Kandi Technologies and battery manufacturer CBAK Energy Technology have formed a strategic partnership to establish two lithium battery production facilities in the US, at locations under evaluation. The first facility, focused on battery pack assembly, is slated for near-term development. The second facility, for battery cell manufacturing, will be a longer-term initiative… Read more »
Stampable dielectric tape solutions for battery packs
Sponsored by Avery Dennison. A conformable dielectric tape solution EV battery pack voltages are increasing, resulting in greater pack energy density and improved vehicle performance. With this increase, however, comes a greater need for dielectric solutions that are not only reliable and durable, but complement modern pack design and the needs of manufacturing processes. The… Read more »
How to design a wireless EV charging system: technical considerations and components needed
Sponsored by Littelfuse. Ditch the plug! Make wireless EV charging a reality now! Unique components ensure safety, efficiency and reliability. Imagine an EV charging experience that’s as seamless and intuitive as parking your car—just “park, charge, and go.” For the end-user, the appeal is clear: EV owners envision pulling into their garage, a designated parking… Read more »
What engineers need to know about current sensors for EV applications
Sponsored by TTI. Whether for the BMS or motor control, here are the key specs to understand whensourcing these critical EV components. Electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity and market share, and electric current is the fuel of the future. Current sensors are a critical component of today’s EVs, serving two primary applications according… Read more »
FEV develops new LFP EV battery system with Mahindra
Indian automaker Mahindra and German automotive equipment manufacturer FEV have developed a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery for Mahindra Electric Origin SUVs. The system has recently undergone an extensive series of tests, including fuel fire testing, nail penetration and rollover tests, to demonstrate its compliance with international safety standards. These tests were carried out… Read more »