In this session, we will review the trends affecting the design of traction inverters, the challenges imposed by the migration towards higher bus voltages, and the need to meet ISO26262 “functional safety”. The changes required to support high-voltage SiC MOSFET switching modules will also be examined. New IC solutions that enable effective and efficient isolated… Read more »
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5 overlooked EV components that are prone to vibration failure
Sponsored by Team Corporation. Electric vehicles have taken the automotive industry by storm as the United States aims to lower transportation emissions. However, while these efficient vehicles utilize cutting-edge technologies and deliver impressive results, some components remain prone to vibration failure. 1 Fasteners High-frequency vibrations from EV motors can result in standard fasteners loosening, which… Read more »
Kenworth expands zero-emission lineup with new medium-duty electric trucks
Kenworth, a PACCAR company, has launched its first conventional medium-duty battery-electric trucks: the T280E, T380E and T480E. These new Class 6-8 BEV models are designed for a wide variety of applications, including pickup and delivery, utility, regional haul and vocational applications. The new models are now available for order from Kenworth dealers in the US… Read more »
EnergyHub acquires BTR to expand managed charging programs
EnergyHub, a US provider of distributed energy resource management systems, has acquired Bridge to Renewables (BTR) to help accelerate the growth of utility EV programs. Through the acquisition, EnergyHub, which is an independent subsidiary of connected property platform Alarm.com, aims to expand its direct partnerships with OEMs and deliver managed charging programs to EV drivers…. Read more »
EnergyHub and GM Energy partner to expand access to utility grid programs for EVs
EnergyHub, a provider of grid-edge flexibility systems, has partnered with GM Energy, a business unit of General Motors, to integrate GM’s EV and home energy storage systems into EnergyHub’s network of utility and market programs across the US. The collaboration will allow eligible owners of Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac EVs, or GM Energy’s PowerBank stationary… Read more »
WeaveGrid raises $28 million in funding for its EV-grid integration software
US-based EV charging software developer WeaveGrid has raised $28 million in financing led by Toyota’s growth fund, Woven Capital, to help automakers integrate their EVs with the electric grid while optimizing the charging experience for drivers. WeaveGrid’s EV Management System (EVMS) enables grid-integrated EV charging and offers vehicle-to-grid capabilities and power distribution optimization. The strategic… Read more »
TIME names InductEV’s wireless EV charging solution a 2024 Best Invention
InductEV, a pioneer in inductive wireless vehicle charging, has announced that its technology has been named as a TIME Best Invention for 2024. TIME’s editors selected the Pennsylvania-based company’s technology for its annual list of 200 groundbreaking inventions, based on a number of factors, including originality, efficacy, ambition and impact. It’s common for consumer publications… Read more »
EcoG helps EVSE manufacturers streamline the process of bringing new products to market
Enabling the next phase of EV charging station manufacturing. We tech writers often refer to “ecosystems,” and biologists may shake their heads at our appropriation of the term, but the analogy is an apt one in many ways. A biological ecosystem has its charismatic megafauna (elephants, lions, whales), but it couldn’t function without its less-glamorous… Read more »
Smart Charging For Smart Buildings: Embracing Load Management
As electric vehicle adoption accelerates, the real estate industry faces increasing pressure to provide efficient charging infrastructure for tenants and customers. However, concerns about grid stability arise as more people plug into Level 2 chargers at these buildings, leading to higher electricity consumption overnight. To address these challenges, future-proof their buildings, and find solutions for… Read more »
Polestar to demonstrate StoreDot’s extreme fast charging battery technology in a prototype EV
Battery innovator StoreDot is collaborating with Polestar on an engineering project to demonstrate how StoreDot’s XFC battery cell technology can be applied to an existing platform, and show what a production-level solution could look like. Following Polestar’s investment in StoreDot, the two companies are working to demonstrate StoreDot’s production-ready XFC technology at full scale in… Read more »