Silicon Mobility, an Intel company that provides automotive semiconductor and software control solutions, has announced the OLEA U310 Field Programmable Control Unit (FPCU) as part of its next-generation OLEA FPCU series. The new OLEA U310 consolidates the functionalities of multiple traditional microcontrollers into a single system on chip (SoC). The OLEA U310 is specifically engineered… Read more »
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IoTecha wins $27-million grant for grid-friendly EV charging in California
V2G specialist IoTecha has been awarded a grant of up to $27 million by the California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program. During Phase I of this initiative, IoTecha will deploy a network of 120 new EV smart charging stations at single- or multi-family homes. For Phase II, IoTecha intends to extend this network to… Read more »
The Link Between EV Charger Reliability And A Sustainable Business Model
Rethinking EV charging: it’s time for a paradigm shift! Why is the EV charging experience so problematic for EV drivers, and what can be done about it? Charging stations are often not maintained and thus unreliable because the network provider or site host has not adopted a suite of ancillary benefits and vending solutions to… Read more »
Marelli wins contract from a major carmaker to supply battery thermal solutions for EVs
Automotive technology supplier Marelli has won “a significant contract from a major global carmaker” to supply its Battery Thermal Plate for future EVs. The product, which facilitates thermal energy management in EVs, has been developed and will be produced in-house by Marelli. Deliveries will begin in 2024, and some 5 million units are to be… Read more »
CharIN head says J3400 (Tesla NACS) and CCS charging standards will co-exist for many years
A year ago, as automakers, EVSE suppliers and pundits enthusiastically jumped on the Tesla NACS bandwagon, the Charging Interface Initiative North America (CharIN) was one of the few voices urging a little caution. CharIN’s mission is to facilitate the adoption of charging standards, so the organization is now deeply involved with testing interoperability for NACS… Read more »
Ford Pro opens order banks for enhanced-range E-Transit van
Ford Pro is rolling out the latest iteration of its E-Transit van, aiming to widen its potential customer base. The extended-range option offers a range of up to 159 miles from 89 kWh of usable energy—a 32% increase in range over the previous model. The van features 266 hp, 317 lb-ft of torque and dual… Read more »
InductEV brings high-power wireless charging tech to commercial EVs
When Average Joe and Jane think about wireless charging, they may not see any great benefit. Dig up my driveway to install a gadget that saves me the five seconds it takes to plug in my existing wired EV charger? Meh. However, the true benefits of wireless EV charging are seen in the commercial EV… Read more »
Harbinger announces $400 million in electric truck pre-orders
Southern California-based medium-duty electric truck manufacturer Harbinger has received 4,000 binding pre-orders from customers that include Bimbo Bakeries USA, RV manufacturer THOR Industries, postal service operator Mail Management Services and several North American commercial vehicle dealers. These include Doggett Equipment Services Group (500 units), Campbell Supply (125 units), GATR Truck Center (500 units), ETHERO Truck… Read more »
KACO launches new generation of battery venting systems
Battery venting systems are safety features that quickly reduce the pressure inside a segment of an EV battery when a fault occurs. KACO, a German manufacturer of high-precision sealing solutions for the automotive industry, has launched a new generation of battery venting systems, which it says can greatly improve the safety and performance of battery… Read more »
Ferrari, NXP and University of Bologna open E-Cells Lab to advance EV battery cell research
E-Cells Lab, a research center for electrochemistry within the University of Bologna, has been opened in collaboration with Ferrari and semiconductor firm NXP to advance knowledge of the materials and chemical and physical properties of lithium-ion battery cells. The University of Bologna is providing a dedicated space with equipment to conduct advanced analyses. Ferrari is… Read more »