The global electric vehicle industry is experiencing rapid growth, driving an urgent demand for power conversion systems that are not only efficient but also highly reliable. Among these, the on-board charger (OBC) is a critical component, tasked with converting alternating current (AC) from various charging infrastructures, residential, commercial, or public, into direct current (DC) suitable… Read more »
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Evotrex’s new power-generating RV trailer is designed for off-grid travel
Towing is a sore point for would-be EV adopters (as Ford belatedly realized, to its cost). The most elegant solution may not be to bulk up on batteries in the towing vehicle, but rather to electrify the tow itself. This approach holds great promise not only in trucking applications (see our recent feature article, Electrifying… Read more »
ZAPI GROUP unveils advanced high-voltage solutions for electric agricultural vehicles
ZAPI GROUP will unveil its latest integrated high-voltage electrification solutions for agricultural vehicle manufacturers at Agritechnica 2025 in Hannover, Germany, from November 9 to 15. The products focus on high-voltage power management and digital system integration, targeting next-generation electric agricultural machinery and networked equipment. ZAPI GROUP technologies featured include: ZAPI GROUP says these high-voltage components… Read more »
Test Strategies For EV Chargers That Boost Reliability And Uptime
EV Charger location, speed, and pricing are important, but has reliability become the ultimate differentiator? Whether deployed in public spaces, home garages, or fleet depots, every EVSE unit must perform consistently under demanding real-world conditions. For manufacturers, downtime drastically reduces any competitive edge gained in a crowded market. This session examines how automated testing with… Read more »
Moon Five receives $3.4 million grant to deploy over 450 EV chargers in California apartments
Moon Five Technologies has announced plans to install more than 450 EV charging units at multifamily properties in Los Angeles and San Francisco, following a $3.4 million grant from the California Energy Commission under the REACH 3.0 program. This initiative is focused on providing EV charging access to underserved communities, particularly renters in disadvantaged areas,… Read more »
BRUSA HyPower launches new on-board charger and DC-DC converter for heavy-duty EVs
BRUSA HyPower has announced the series launch of its OBC7 and BSC7 product families, both certified for automotive use. The company reports that these products have been developed for modern electric vehicles, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles and off-highway applications, with a focus on high performance, durability and sustainability. The OBC7 is a high-performance on-board… Read more »
Webinar: Test strategies for EV chargers that boost reliability and uptime
EV Charger location, speed, and pricing are important, but has reliability become the ultimate differentiator? Whether deployed in public spaces, home garages, or fleet depots, every EVSE unit must perform consistently under demanding real-world conditions. For manufacturers, downtime drastically reduces any competitive edge gained in a crowded market. This webinar examines how automated testing with… Read more »
Navitas showcases advances in GaN and SiC technologies for automotive
US-based power semiconductor company Navitas has developed gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) technologies for EVs, motor drives and industrial applications as well as data centers. The company has released 650 V bidirectional GaNFast ICs and IsoFast high-speed isolated gate drivers for applications including onboard and roadside EV chargers and motor drives. The high-power… Read more »
SAE International publishes SAE J3400/2 Standard
SAE International has published a new standard, SAE J3400/2—Connectors and Inlets for the North American Charging System (NACS) for Electric Vehicles. Developed by SAE’s Hybrid-EV Committee, the new standard defines the physical architectural and mechanical specifications of the EV connector and inlet. SAE J3400/2 standardizes the physical architecture of EV connectors and inlets using 2D… Read more »
Leap and ChargeScape envision a nationwide EV virtual power plant
Leap, a platform for building and scaling virtual power plants (VPPs), and ChargeScape, a joint venture of Ford, Honda, BMW and Nissan that provides managed charging to EV owners, have announced a new partnership to accelerate EV participation in grid services programs. Together, the companies aim to build “the nation’s largest EV virtual power plant.”… Read more »