We’ve seen some disturbing headlines recently—sales of plug-in vehicles are decreasing after years of slow but steady gains. Were the naysayers right all along? Is the EV party winding down? Well, no. Those who look beyond the headlines and read the actual articles will find that quite a different story is unfolding. For example, we… Read more »
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Statevolt to build 54 GWh battery gigafactory in California
Startup Statevolt, a sister company of Britishvolt and Italvolt, plans to invest $4 billion to construct a new battery factory in California’s Imperial Valley. The new company’s team will take advantage of “previous learnings in gigafactory design and engineering,” as well as “an ecosystem of established project development partners.” Statevolt is currently searching for the… Read more »
Penske adds Ford E-Transit cargo vans to its rental and leasing fleet
Penske Truck Leasing has ordered 750 Ford E-Transit electric cargo vans. The company conducted a successful pilot of the E-Transit late last year, and plans to take delivery of the first several vehicles in the next several weeks. Penske Truck Leasing operates more than 372,000 vehicles from more than 1,300 locations on 5 continents. Penske… Read more »
Webinar: Power GaN as a technology of choice for volume EV applications
As vehicle electrification increases, so do the requirement for power semiconductors to provide highly efficient power conversion at increasingly higher switching frequency. A move from traditional silicon to wide-band gap, in particular Power GaN FETs, can address the demands of electrification of the powertrain. In this webinar, we will cover how Nexperia addresses one of… Read more »
Looking closer at filter, resonant and snubber capacitors in EVs (Whitepaper)
Sponsored by Knowles Precision Devices Many power electronics today are being designed for use in high-temperature, high-voltage environments, such as inside electric vehicles. However, size, weight, and power (SWaP) are also key factors driving electronic product development. These conflicting design criteria are an issue for many electrical engineers because space is not available to simply add… Read more »
Proterra to boost ZX5 electric bus battery capacity to 738 kWh
Commercial vehicle OEM Proterra (NASDAQ: PTRA) plans to increase the available battery capacity of its ZX5 electric transit bus. Starting in 2023, the 40-foot Proterra ZX5 Max electric transit bus can be equipped with up to 738 kWh of onboard energy, which enables a range of more than 300 miles. The 35-foot and 40-foot ZX5+… Read more »
Controlling thermal conditions for DC fast charging reliability (application challenges)
Sponsored by Henkel Market Situation Consumers are embracing EVs as a proactive investment in environmental responsibility and CO2 emission reduction. Though EV sales are on the rise, significant infrastructure hurdles remain. While single-phase charging is readily available, continued EV sales growth and consumer confidence (driven by convenience and reliability) will require broad access to fast… Read more »
Siemens provides charging infrastructure to two North Carolina transit agencies
Siemens has provided North Carolina-made charging infrastructure for two of the state’s largest transit operators, GoRaleigh and the Charlotte Area Transit System. Siemens eMobility manufactured the chargers at its Wendell, North Carolina manufacturing hub. GoRaleigh operates 27 bus routes in the state capital. Last year, the agency took delivery of five Proterra electric buses. Siemens… Read more »
A look inside LG Energy Solution’s massive Polish battery plant
As demand for EVs soars, US and European automakers are racing to establish localized battery production, and break the long-standing reliance on supply chains originating in Asia. There are currently at least a dozen battery “gigafactories” under construction or planned in Europe. LG Energy Solution claims that its battery cell factory in Wrocław, Poland, is… Read more »
Tesla’s Engineering Surprises: Model S Plaid Technology Deep Dive
In this session, Munro & Associates CEO Sandy Munro will discuss the latest findings of their Tesla Model S Plaid teardown. Munro’s team is currently in the process of deeply analyzing the car’s components, and he will present an overview of the engineering surprises including components like motors, batteries and electronics, as well as BIW,… Read more »