The advantages of electric construction equipment are compelling—on paper—but the construction industry is conservative by nature, and companies will insist on extensive real-world testing before committing to major orders. Electric construction equipment is being put to the test in France, where Vinci Construction subsidiary Emulithe and equipment provider Fayat are carrying out what they say… Read more »
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Bitrode’s BTDCTM – an example of implementing the voice of the customer
Sponsored by Bitrode. Since the launch of Bitrode Corporation’s Digital Cell Cycler, the BTDCTM, at The Battery Show in Stuttgart, Germany, in May of this year, customer response has been positive as evidenced by the flurry of quotes and orders. The overarching message for Bitrode was that they did a good job of listening to… Read more »
EV manufacturer Harbinger Motors raises $60 million in Series A funding
Harbinger Motors, a California-based automotive manufacturer, has secured $60 million in Series A funding from a diverse consortium of investors. The investment will accelerate progress toward the production of the company’s electric stripped chassis, which is designed from the ground up to address the performance, durability and lifespan expectations for Class 4 to Class 6… Read more »
NI announces its most compact and high-density battery cycler and emulator for EVs
NI (formerly known as National Instruments) has announced the newest product in its portfolio of high-power test systems for battery testing and simulation. The NHR 4800 high-density battery cycler and emulator is designed for modularity, versatility and safety. It addresses the needs of battery testing across research, validation, production and second-life applications. The NHR 4800… Read more »
Georgia Tech study shows aluminum-based batteries can increase high energy density and stability
Georgia Tech researchers led by Matthew McDowell, Associate Professor, in collaboration with Novelis, an aluminum producer, are employing aluminum foil to make batteries with high energy density and stability. The team’s new battery system, detailed in Nature Communications, could enable EVs to run longer and be cheaper to manufacture than conventional lithium-ion batteries. Instead of… Read more »
Volkswagen begins production of ID.7 electric sedan
Volkswagen has begun production of its new flagship ID.7 electric car at its plant in Emden, Germany. The sedan is VW’s largest electric passenger car to date, and the second global model based on the MEB platform. The ID.7 is the sixth model in VW’s ID series of EVs, but it will be the second… Read more »
How to use generative engineering in EV architecture exploration
Sponsored by Siemens. Make informed design decisions early on by quantifying millions of architectures virtually Architecture analysis, whether it is a powertrain architecture or a cooling system architecture, ensures that the system architectures are aligned with desired requirements and that all the possibilities are thoroughly explored. It is an essential aspect of Model-Based Systems Engineering,… Read more »
Assessing technologies for dielectric protection of battery system components
Sponsored by Parker Lord. With the growth and development of battery pack technologies, manufacturers of electric vehicles (EV) place greater emphasis on pack design optimization, seeking more compact solutions to improve energy density and reduce cost. In the assembly of high-voltage battery packs, dielectric protection is critical. Manufacturers often apply dielectric materials to the battery… Read more »
Requirements and assembly solutions for E-mobility
Sponsored by Nordson Sealant Equipment. The current supply chain situation of semiconductors and also many other, much simpler components shows how important the local production actually is. Not only car manufacturers but also suppliers, which after relocating production sites abroad or even continental relocation, are now experiencing delivery difficulties, some of them considerable. Companies like… Read more »
NI’s Software-Defined Battery Lab is designed for continuous improvement
NI, formerly known as National Instruments, has launched a new testing solution for battery validation labs. NI’s Software-Defined Battery Lab covers the entire battery lifecycle from research and development to validation, production, second life and remanufacturing. The Software-Defined Battery Lab is designed to support EV manufacturers and battery suppliers. It allows battery validation and data… Read more »