German firms PHYTEC, PIONIX, Frickly Systems, CuroCon and Alp have officially established the EVCS-Cube Consortium for their development kit to foster close cooperation in advancing EV charging technology. PHYTEC and PIONIX unveiled the EVCS-Cube back in January, a complete development kit for DC and AC charging systems that enables the evaluation of components and direct… Read more »
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CGD demonstrates ICeGaN 100 kW technology for EV Inverters
UK-based fabless, clean-tech semiconductor company Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is demonstrating how its ICeGaN technology brings the benefits of gallium nitride (GaN), including efficiency, size and thermal management, to applications including inverters, industrial power supplies and EVs. The company’s Combo ICeGaN offering pairs its ICeGaN GaN integrated circuits (ICs) with IGBTs for electric vehicle inverters… Read more »
American Battery Solutions and SCAG Power Equipment partner to power commercial mowers
American Battery Solutions (ABS) has formed a strategic partnership with SCAG Power Equipment, a division of Wisconsin-based Metalcraft of Mayville, to provide lithium-ion battery technology for the Scag RC Extreme Slope Mower. The partnership is set up to run through 2027. Deliveries of ABS’s Alliance Intelligent Battery Series systems are already underway from the company’s… 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 »
Kitu Systems’ new charge management software platform integrates EV charging and DERs
Kitu Systems, a provider of solutions for EV charging and Distributed Energy Resource (DER) management, has launched a new EV charge management software product. Expedition CMS is designed to provide user-friendly web-based and mobile applications for both site owners and vehicle drivers. Expedition CMS supports a complete range of charging solutions, from Level 2 residential… Read more »
How 48 V architectures are revolutionizing automotive design
Q&A with TE Connectivity’s Helio Wu and Pradeep Moorthy A vehicle has always been more than an engine and a set of wheels. Lights, windshield wipers, heaters—these have been essential equipment since the days of hood ornaments, and over the years more and more accessories have come to be seen as indispensable. Power windows, power… Read more »
SWTCH Energy introduces anti-theft and vandalism solutions to protect EV charging hardware
In some parts of the world, vandalism of EV chargers is a real problem. Copper commands a pretty good price at recycling centers, and thieves use bolt cutters to remove the cables. If you think you’re mad when you pull up to a charger only to find that the cable is gone, imagine how 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 »
Designing better EV charging cables: insights from Southwire
Southwire is using its decades of electrical engineering experience to support the growing demands of electric vehicle infrastructure. Recently, Charged spoke with Yuhsin Hawig, Vice President of Applications Engineering at Southwire, about the company’s evolving role in the e-mobility space. With over 75 years in the electrical industry and more than 15 years focused on… Read more »
Blank Slate: Will this infinitely customizable EV make it to market with a $20k price tag?
The term “tabula rasa,” or “blank slate,” is taking on new meaning in the battery-electric truck segment with the introduction of the Slate Truck. The sleek yet somewhat bare-bones truck is, however, a highly customizable blank canvas that comes with a lengthy accessory list including one that converts the pick-up into an SUV. To paraphrase… Read more »