Volkswagen’s charging and energy brand Elli now offers access to 400,000 public charging points operated by more than 800 providers in 27 countries across Europe. The company says its network has doubled in size over the past 18 months, most recently by the addition of 24,000 Vattenfall charging stations in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and… Read more »
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Solenoid fundamentals: magnetic latching solenoids for EVs
Sponsored by TLX Technologies. One of the most challenging parts of new product realization is identifying optimal technology from the onset of a system concept. With the rapid development of the next generation of mobility technology in the form of vehicle electrification, alternative fuels such as hydrogen fuel cell technology, and the overall drive for… Read more »
Rincon Power launches new 600 A, 1,000 V manual battery disconnect
Electronic parts manufacturer Rincon Power has announced a new line of battery disconnect switches, the HVBD6Axx series. This hermetically sealed switch serves to isolate a high-voltage system in a compact and robust package. According to the company, the HVBD6Axx offers 600 A continuous current carry in applications ranging from 12 to 1,000 V DC. The… Read more »
Can an EV go through a car wash? Common Google searches reveal the level of cluelessness about EVs
The greatest obstacle to EV adoption may not be range anxiety, unreliable public charging, or even the high upfront costs, but rather the lack of consumer awareness about EVs. Like most electric drivers, I regularly field ridiculous questions both on the road and online, and some of the things people say to me reveal the… Read more »
STMicroelectronics introduces improved silicon-carbide power modules
Global semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics has released new high-power modules for EVs that it says will boost performance and driving range. They will be used for Hyundai’s E-GMP EV platform, which is shared by the Kia EV6 and other models. The company’s five new third-generation SiC-MOSFET-based modules cover a range of power ratings and operating voltages… Read more »
Autofleet introduces self-serve EV Fleet Planning Simulator
Software provider Autofleet created its new Fleet Planning Simulator to make it quick and easy to accurately plan the deployment of EVs and the build-out of charging infrastructure. The cloud-based platform is designed to enable fleet operators to simulate the addition of EVs into existing or new operations, optimize vehicle range, plan charging infrastructure, optimize… Read more »
Thermal runaway early detection: critical sensors and connections for safe battery management
Sponsored by TTI and Amphenol. Battery management systems (BMS)—the electronic brains that monitors and maintains lithium ion battery packs—are essential for the safe and efficient operation of the batteries powering a variety of applications, including electric vehicles. The growth of electric vehicle technology is driven by the desire for reduced emissions, quieter and less expensive… Read more »
ORNL licenses liquid-to-solid electrolyte technology to startup Safire
The DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has licensed a new battery electrolyte technology to Safire Technology Group, a battery tech startup formerly known as BTRY. The collection of five patented technologies is intended to be a drop-in additive for lithium-ion batteries. It’s designed to prevent explosions and fire from impact by altering the electrolyte… Read more »
GreenFlux and team energie partner to facilitate EV charging in Germany
Germany-based team energie provides customers with a variety of energy products, including both fossil fuels and electricity. The company has selected GreenFlux, a provider of EV charging software and services, to help it add e-mobility services to its offerings. team energie says it will add charging services to its fuel card, and will issue new… Read more »
Amping-up EV batteries with a materials mindset
Sponsored by DupontSponsored by Dupont Before this decade is over, even conservative estimates indicate that at least two out of three cars produced in the world will be electrically powered. This figure accounts for both fully battery-powered and hybrid propulsion system vehicles. There are some hard truths involved in engineering mobility for the future. Systems,… Read more »