Sponsored by Horton. Why do zero-emission vehicles need sophisticated cooling systems? Because they generate less emissions but more heat. With our climate changing, manufacturers’ demand for zero-emission vehicles is growing. Zero-emission vehicle subcomponents produce heat that require optimized thermal management systems to ensure peak performance and longevity. Thermal control systems for zero-emission vehicles need to incorporate… Read more »
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Watch Now: Driving the on-board charger revolution with innovative power switches
Join our expert on-demand webinar to discover the game-changing potential of Infineon’s newly introduced CoolSiC™ Automotive MOSFET 750 V G1 family. Learn how these innovative power switches can simplify, robustify, and optimize your on-board charger, HV-LV DC/DC converter, and battery disconnect applications. Don’t miss out on the latest trends in top-side cooling and how to… Read more »
SLB makes breakthrough in sustainable lithium production demo
Oilfield services company SLB (aka Schlumberger), has proven its lithium production process at scale at its demonstration plant in Clayton Valley, Nevada. The Nevada demonstration plant integrates direct lithium extraction (DLE), concentration and conversion technologies to produce lithium from brine 500 times faster than conventional methods while using only 10% of the land, as well as… Read more »
Global automaker to use Ideal Power’s solid-state contactors in its EVs
Texas-headquartered power conversion technology company Ideal Power, developer of the B-TRAN bidirectional semiconductor power switch, is collaborating with its third global automaker on the use of B-TRAN-enabled contactors to potentially replace electromechanical contactors in the automaker’s EVs. Contactors play a critical role in isolating the battery, inverter and onboard charger to ensure safety when an… Read more »
Enteligent raises $6 million to scale commercialization of its solar-powered charger
California-based Enteligent, a developer of solar power optimization and solar EV charging technologies, has raised $6 million to scale the commercialization of its photovoltaic module-level power optimizers and its DC-to-DC bidirectional EV chargers. The funding round was led by Taronga Ventures, an Australian venture capital firm focused on emerging technologies. Enteligent is supplying what it… Read more »
Wednesday’s EV engineering webinar schedule: September 18th
This week Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration… Read more »
Innovative Cooling Concepts For Enhanced Power Density In Electrified Vehicles
Maximizing power density is what designers of power conversion systems in EVs strive for. Component packaging and cooling mechanisms become increasingly important in achieving this goal. Infineon and Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) collaborate to push the boundaries by going beyond current design requirements. Together we work on developing new cooling concepts that can improve power… Read more »
Webinar: Innovative cooling concepts for enhanced power density in electric vehicles
Designers of power conversion systems in EVs strive for maximum power density. Component packaging and cooling mechanisms become increasingly important in achieving this goal. Infineon and Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) collaborate to push the boundaries by going beyond current design requirements. Together, they develop new cooling concepts that can improve power density, simplify manufacturing, and… Read more »
DOE allocates $50 million to help automotive suppliers adapt factories for the EV supply chain
The DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) has announced $50 million in grants for six states with significant automotive workforces to help small- and medium-sized suppliers adapt their manufacturing facilities to serve the EV supply chain. The announcement on state allocations follows an April 2024 Request for Information, seeking input on state/federal… Read more »
New technology platform pinpoints EV battery hotspots
Sponsored by Littelfuse. New technology platform enhances the performance and lifespan of EV batteries. Lithium batteries offer the highest power density compared with other battery chemistries. Lithium batteries can store more energy in a smaller, lightweight package than any other type of battery. As a result, Lithium-based batteries are the battery type of choice for… Read more »