Have you caught wind of the latest trends in vehicle electrification, where increased electronic content is driving interest in 48-volt systems as the standard for primary power delivery in both automotive and non-automotive applications? This trend carries through into other transportation markets, such as off-road, marine and construction vehicles. Moreover, the shift towards 48-volt systems… Read more »
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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 »
Download Eaton’s 2024 eMobility technology guide
Sponsored by Eaton.Revolutionizing the journey to safe, reliable and efficient EVs In the fast-paced evolution of electric vehicle (EV) technology, it is important to expand what is considered with automotive safety. Eaton combines its automotive and commercial vehicle expertise with electrical insights to offer proven safety-focused technologies that reliably protect both people and EV systems…. Read more »
Reliability, uptime and the next generation of EV chargers
Sponsored by Power Innovations International. As EVs continue increasing from a very small portion of the vehicles sold annually to a more mainstream presence on roads around the world, consumers and manufacturers are grappling with plenty of important questions. One set of these questions centers around a general “feeling” – that is, “How much does… Read more »
Huber USA partners with Binder to develop temperature control solutions for EV battery testing
Huber USA and Binder, two specialists in temperature-control technology, have announced a collaboration to deliver solutions to the auto industry, with a special emphasis on battery testing and EV solutions. Temperature control is critical for numerous design and development applications in the automotive sector. The two companies, both known for their German engineering prowess, offer… Read more »
New study finds fleet owners more satisfied with EVs than legacy ICE vehicles
Lately, EV boo-birds have been trumpeting some surveys that found that substantial numbers of EV owners would consider going back to burning gas. New research by Cox Automotive found that the opposite sentiment prevailed among fleet owners operating both EVs and legacy vehicles. The Future of Fleets: Path to EV Adoption found that, compared to… Read more »
Smart 3D scanning and inspection for EV battery manufacturing
Sponsored by LMI Technologies. As the world races towards a future powered by sustainable energy solutions, electric vehicles have emerged as a pivotal technology in reducing carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Central to the viability and safety of EVs are their battery systems, which demand meticulous inspection and quality control. LMI Technologies, a… Read more »
Castrol invests $50 million in Gogoro’s battery-swapping platform
UK-based industrial and automotive lubricants supplier Castrol, part of the bp group, will invest up to $50 million in Taiwanese battery swapping firm Gogoro. Gogoro is developing is an open and interoperable battery swapping platform for lightweight two-wheeler and three-wheeler urban vehicles. The company aims to accelerate the shift to sustainable two-wheeler transportation in the… Read more »
Emobi and Autocrypt collaborate to make Plug & Charge EV charging more secure
Emobi, an e-mobility roaming network provider, and Autocrypt, an automotive cybersecurity provider, have been working together since 2023 to develop a secure communication framework for EVs and charging stations based on ISO 15118-2 and ISO 15118-20 standards. The collaboration has focused on “building a robust Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to address errors and data inconsistencies… Read more »
Rheinmetall receives major order for several million electric coolant pumps
German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has received an order, valued in the low-three-digit-million-euro range, from an international car manufacturer, for several million electric coolant pumps to be used in hybrid vehicles. Production has started and will continue until 2030; a service contract will run until 2045. Electric coolant pumps are used in electric and… Read more »
