Sponsored by Nordson SEALANT EQUIPMENT As businesses and consumers evolve in 2020, the world is left wondering how their footprint impacts the Earth as a whole. Every day businesses are implementing eco-friendly habits. Whether it’s recycling paper waste, encouraging the use of a water fountain or even purchasing energy efficient lighting, the way businesses operate… Read more »
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Scale up micro-solid-state batteries to large EV cells? It’s not so simple.
Q&A with Ilika Technologies Every other scientist in the battery world seems to be working on commercializing large-scale solid-state batteries for use in EVs. The potential for technical and safety benefits is substantial, so there will be a big pot of gold for those who first make real advancements on the automotive level. Using solid… Read more »
Model Y: Tesla’s latest model is its most refined—and it continues to improve
Every Tesla model has arguably been a historic vehicle. The Roadster was the first EV to offer the performance and aesthetics that attract car buyers. Model S was the first mass-produced EV to deliver this combination, and Model X delivered it as an SUV. Model 3, the culmination of the company’s master plan, was the… Read more »
Aptera finalizes design, is ready to build super-efficient EV
Most EV startups are either following the Tesla template—aiming to produce a high-performance luxury vehicle—or targeting the money-spinning pickup truck segment. Aptera Motors is taking a very different path. The reincarnated automaker’s goal is to create the world’s most efficient vehicle—an EV with as much as 1,000 miles of range. Now the San Diego-based company… Read more »
New sessions announced for the Charged Virtual Conference on EV Engineering
Charged is organizing a virtual conference on EV engineering September 1 – 3, 2020 that includes live webinar sessions, interactive Q&As, on-demand webinars, and whitepaper downloads. Just like the content Charged brings you every day, conference topics will span the entire EV engineering supply chain and ecosystem including motor and power electronics design and manufacturing, cell development, battery systems, testing,… Read more »
Download EV Charging Product Guide for designing safer, more efficient and reliable charging stations
Sponsored by Littelfuse The adoption of electric and hybrid electric vehicles depends on a network of charging stations. Consumers don’t want to run out of juice in a place where they cannot recharge their vehicles. Adoption also depends on reductions in charging time, the goal being to get EV charging time on par with a… Read more »
VisIC partners with ZF to develop next-gen EV inverters
ZF Friedrichshafen and VisIC Technologies have announced a partnership to create a new generation of EV drivelines. The focus of the joint effort will be on 400-volt driveline applications, covering the largest segment of the EV market. ZF specializes in wide-band-gap semiconductor technology, such as silicon carbide and gallium nitride. Gallium nitride semiconductors are thought… Read more »
Amphenol’s new sensor detects water in EV battery packs
Amphenol Advanced Sensors now offers its Coolant Leak Detection Sensor to detect the presence of water and coolant in an EV battery pack enclosure, enabling the Battery Management System (BMS) to take proper countermeasures to reduce the risk of pack failure and electrocution. While substantial design measures are taken to prevent water intrusion into battery… Read more »
dSPACE offers a complete solution for developing and testing new charging tech
The dSPACE DS5366 Smart Charging Solution offers auto manufacturers and providers of charging stations a complete solution for developing and testing technologies for smart charging. The solution adheres to international standards, guarantees interoperability, and supports developers of on-board chargers, charging columns, and, in the future, inductive charging systems, by offering a range of test options… Read more »
MAHLE opens battery module testing and development facility
MAHLE Powertrain has opened a new facility for the extensive testing of EV battery modules. The facility, based at the company’s Northampton technical center, enables the strip-down and disassembly of modules and compact vehicle batteries for post-test assessment, and provides a climate-controlled environment to carry out real-world simulated testing with the aim of streamlining the… Read more »