US-based semiconductor supplier Diodes has introduced its AP74502Q and AP74502HQ automotive-compliant 80 V ideal diode controllers, providing protection against reverse connections and voltage transients in applications such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), body control modules, infotainment systems, exterior lighting and USB charging ports. The ideal diode controllers have the features required to implement an… Read more »
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Kalmar launches battery technology for electric counterbalanced equipment
Finland-based Kalmar has introduced a second-generation lithium-ion battery system for its range of electrically powered counterbalanced equipment, including reach stackers, empty container handlers and forklifts. The new battery system delivers enhanced energy capacity, improved thermal stability, and a longer, more predictable performance curve across a wide range of operating environments, according to the company. The… Read more »
Standex’s high-voltage reed relays meet new peak high-voltage testing standards
Standex Electronics, a supplier of custom-engineered electromagnetic components, has announced that its high-voltage reed relays now meet new peak high-voltage testing standards. Standex does not perform high-voltage testing services, but its advanced relay technology supports applications that require compliance with the latest high-voltage testing benchmarks. Standex’s high-voltage reed relays are engineered with hermetically sealed rhodium… Read more »
Forge Nano develops 100% US-sourced lithium-ion cells for Department of Defense
Forge Nano has announced the development of an 18650-format lithium-ion battery cell intended for testing by the US Department of Defense, comprised entirely of materials sourced within the United States. According to Forge Nano, this cylindrical cell is designed for high capacity and energy density and must meet US Department of Defense requirements for cycle… Read more »
BASF’s Ultramid T6000 polyamide offers high flowability, easy processing and good colorability
Materials giant BASF has developed several new polyamide products for electric and electronics (E&E) applications that require exceptional stiffness and strength. Customers can now choose from a tailored portfolio of PA66/6T compounds. Ultramid T6000 is a high-temperature polyamide that outperforms PA66 in mechanical and dielectric properties in humid and high-temperature environments. Its lower moisture absorption… Read more »
Orbis Electric’s new axial flux motor fits inside a wheel, matches torque of a V8 engine
Motor-maker Orbis Electric has introduced a new axial flux motor-generator. HaloDrive is designed around a modular four-part architecture, and features innovations such as an injection-molded plastic stator and a tunable gearset. The system is engineered to fit within a wheel, and is designed to deliver high torque and power density with great thermal stability. HaloDrive… Read more »
New Gillig Battery Electric Buses arrive in Hawai’i
California-based transit bus manufacturer Gillig has delivered several of its new-generation Battery Electric Buses to the Counties of Kaua’i, Maui and Hawai’i Island. The new 35-foot buses were displayed at the recent Driving Hawai’i Forward event in Honolulu, which brought together officials from all of Hawai’i’s four counties to showcase statewide commitment to sustainable public… Read more »
onsemi’s EliteSiC to power Schaeffler’s new PHEV inverter platform
onsemi has expanded its collaboration with Schaeffler to supply silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs from its next-generation EliteSiC product line for a new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform. The traction inverter, developed by Schaeffler for a global automaker, uses onsemi’s SiC technology to improve energy efficiency, reliability, and packaging flexibility. According to onsemi, the EliteSiC MOSFETs… Read more »
Bojangles chicken chain to bring EV charging stations to most of its locations
How do Bo make dat dirty rice? We may never know the answer to that question, but now we know where Bo gone charge his EV. Carolina-born Bojangles, which serves “craveable Southern food,” notably fried chicken and biscuits, boasts some 800 company-owned and franchised restaurants. Now the chain has announced plans to install EV charging… Read more »
NREL uses nano-CT imaging to improve battery recycling
Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are exploring an alternative method of direct recycling, which aims to preserve and refurbish battery components for a more efficient and cost-effective process. The researchers are using x-ray nanoscale computed tomography (nano-CT) for imaging of end-of-life batteries alongside NREL’s Microstructure Analysis Toolbox (MATBOX)… Read more »