Concord Pacific Development has unveiled what it calls the world’s largest EV charging parkade in Burnaby, British Columbia, which provides capacity to charge nearly 2,000 vehicles simultaneously. “Parkade” is a Canadianism for a multi-story parking garage. The unveiling came on the heels of the opening of the company’s Central London EV parkade at Marylebone Square…. Read more »
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PHYTEC and PIONIX release EVCS-Cube development kit for EV charger manufacturers
Germany-based PHYTEC, which produces embedded components for industrial electronics, and EV software charging firm PIONIX have introduced the EVCS-Cube, a development kit for EV charging systems. EVCS-Cube combines PHYTEC’s phyVERSO-EVCS charger controller and PIONIX’s BaseCamp operating system, which is based on the open-source firmware stack EVerest. The ready-to-use development kit is designed for EV charging… Read more »
Video: New trends in EV connectors from ZeroBolt solutions to megawatt charging
Electrical connectors are a critical component of EV technology, serving as the vital link between various systems that enable efficient energy transfer and communication. EVs rely on complex electrical architectures to power motors, charge batteries and support onboard electronics, and reliable connectors ensure seamless system integration. Their role goes beyond functionality. Connectors influence vehicle cost,… Read more »
Yamaichi upgrades connector system for EV battery applications
Yamaichi Electronics, a manufacturer of test and burn-in sockets, connectors and test contacts, has released the newest version of its Y-Lock Pullforce connector system to meet the requirements of battery applications. The flexible flat cable (FFC) or the flexible printed circuit board (FPC) is inserted into the connector using the pre-assembled stiffener. The Y-Lock V4… Read more »
Aptera Motors presents production-ready solar EV at CES 2025
While some EV startups target the luxury vehicle market, Aptera Motors has taken a different path—the company set out to build the most efficient EV possible, and it’s now getting very close to production. At CES 2025, Aptera presented its production-ready solar electric vehicle (sEV), which it says offers “unmatched energy efficiency, freedom from conventional… Read more »
BMW Group Plant Regensburg produces record 100,000 EVs in 2024
In December, BMW Group’s car factory in Regensburg, Germany, produced its 100,000th EV for the year, a BMW iX1 premium compact model to be shipped to the island of La Réunion. The Regensburg plant has been in operation since 1986. Each workday, more than 1,400 BMW X1 and BMW X2 models are manufactured at the… Read more »
Danlaw’s new CleverCharge Level 2 home charger creates personalized profiles for multiple EVs
Danlaw, a specialist in connected car technology and automotive electronics, presented its new CleverCharge Level 2 home EV charging system at CES 2025. CleverCharge features an EV charge-management platform optimized for households with multiple EVs. It’s designed to provide personalized experiences for EV owners. CleverCharge learns each user’s daily driving routines and provides proactive reminders… Read more »
Power Design chooses Blink Charging to supply EV chargers to its properties
Multi-trade contractor Power Design has selected US-based EV charger supplier Blink Charging to provide EV chargers and charging services at select locations. The agreement includes the provision of 429 Blink chargers, with a total of 723 plugs for use by residents at Power Design projects throughout the US. The charging stations will be installed across… Read more »
ABB E-mobility’s new C50 Compact Charger is built for urban and destination EV charging
ABB E-mobility offers a wide range of EV chargers to address every conceivable application. The latest addition to the lineup is the C50 Compact Charger, a DC fast charger designed for urban and destination charging. The C50 offers a charging capacity of 50 kW, and has two charging plugs. It’s suitable for such locations as… Read more »
HIL simulation’s crucial role in the 800 V EV transition
Sponsored by Pickering Interfaces.The next power architecture of choice for EVs is 800 V, which requires components to be suitably rated and more durable than their 400 V counterparts. However, most test equipment used for 400 V EV system development can be re-used for 800 V if it can handle the higher voltages, making the… Read more »