One of the primary issues the power electronics engineer must address is the removal of waste heat—the well-known Arrhenius equation from chemistry/physics tells us that the operational life of any given electronic component will roughly double for every 10-11° C drop in its temperature. Power electronics devices on EVs are also under considerable pressure to… Read more »
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Orion installs 90 EV charging stations for Boston public schools
Orion Energy Systems, a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting, EV charging stations and maintenance services, has installed 90 EV charging stations and related infrastructure in the Boston public school system as part of multiple contracts valued at $6.5 million. In the most recent deployments, Orion’s Voltrek division is installing 51 DC fast charging stations and… Read more »
TDK Ventures invests in Indian electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette
TDK Ventures, the corporate venture capital subsidiary of Japanese electronics firm TDK, has invested in India-based electric motorcycle firm Ultraviolette as part of Ultraviolette’s latest funding round. Ultraviolette’s technology includes a five-level battery safety system, a vehicle operating system and a vertically-integrated production facility scaling to 100,000 units. Its premium motorcycle model delivers up to… Read more »
Korean scientists find a way to control concentration gradients in high-nickel cathodes
Researchers at Pusan National University in South Korea have introduced a novel mathematical framework for lithium-ion batteries containing high-nickel cathodes that enables flexible full concentration gradient (FCG) or core-shell designs. In a new study, an international research team led by Associate Professor Hyun Deog Yoo from the Department of Chemistry and the Institute for Future… Read more »
Electrify America opens 20-stall EV fast charger station in Santa Monica
Electrify America has announced the opening of its first electric vehicle charging station in Santa Monica, California. The station is equipped with 20 fast chargers rated up to 350 kW, which can add up to 20 miles of range per minute to EVs designed for high-power charging. The new site, located at 1802 Santa Monica… Read more »
Diodes releases automotive-compliant 80-volt ideal diode controllers
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 »
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 »