Listen to my story ‘bout a company named Toyota Crankin out the Pria, tryin to make their sales quota Without enough batteries, production would halt Good thing they found a bunch of carbonate salt Lithium, that is…white gold…Argentine applesauce… …but seriously folks, Japanese news site Nikkei reported this week that the Toyota Tsusho Corporation… Read more »
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How Yokogawa’s test and measurement tools elevate EV efficiency
To optimize energy consumption and efficiency in EVs, you first need trusted instruments to measure it. Founded in 1911, Yokogawa Test&Measurement is a global company that provides a range of products that measure electrical and optical signals and other critical engineering parameters. The company’s systems are used across industries like energy, manufacturing, and increasingly in… Read more »
Potting vs. foam: the battery pack safety advantage
Sponsored by Epic Resins. As the e-mobility industry continues to revolutionize the way we use EVs and LEVs, one critical question persists for engineers: How can we design a safer battery pack? A recent conversation between Joe Staller, R&D Chemist at Epic Resins, and Luke Workman, Chief Scientist at Electric Goddess, revealed eye-opening insights into material… Read more »
A Comparison Of Module Sintering Vs Soldering: Best Performance Vs Best Cost
As electric vehicles evolve, so do the demands on the components that power them. SiC chips have revolutionized not only the performance of power modules but also the surrounding packaging technologies. Chips are no longer soldered but sintered, die top connections are no longer Aluminum wires but Cu wires on die top systems or Cu… Read more »
John Deere’s electrification efforts trickle down to consumer lawnmowers
Charged tests the Z380R electric zero-turn mower. As regular Charged readers know, the makers of off-highway vehicles and equipment are steadily electrifying their products. John Deere is no exception. The company was started in 1837 when a blacksmith named (you guessed it) John Deere invented a new type of steel plow that made it easier… Read more »
Webinar: A comparison of module sintering vs. soldering—best performance vs. best cost
SiC chips have revolutionized not only the performance of power modules but also the surrounding packaging technologies. Chips are no longer soldered but sintered, die top connections are no longer Aluminum wires but Cu wires on die top systems or Cu clips. So, what is the next level module connection? Sintering with large area silver… Read more »
NextSource shifts battery anode facility plans to Middle East from Mauritius
Canadian battery materials development company NextSource Materials has withdrawn from its project to build a battery anode facility in Mauritius to focus on accelerated, larger-scale opportunities in the Middle East. NextSource had been working to establish a facility in Mauritius since November 2022. The company leased a potential site and invested in upgrading existing processes… Read more »
Designing better EV charging cables: insights from Southwire
Southwire is using its decades of electrical engineering experience to support the growing demands of electric vehicle infrastructure. Recently, Charged spoke with Yuhsin Hawig, Vice President of Applications Engineering at Southwire, about the company’s evolving role in the e-mobility space. With over 75 years in the electrical industry and more than 15 years focused on… Read more »
Smiths Interconnect provides 90% more energy transfer with Hypertac Green Connect
Sponsored by TTI.The innovative environmental-friendly contact is designed to reduce power loss providing up to 90% more energy transfer. Smiths Interconnect, a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave, optical and radio frequency products, announced today the introduction of Hypertac Green ConnectTM, a new lead-free and Beryllium-free hyperboloid high-power contact technology, to its… Read more »
Ford gives all EV buyers a free charging station and installation—it seems to sell more cars
The “Ford Power Promise” focuses on drivers who can most easily charge at home—still the low-hanging fruit for EV sales. It’s working. Selling electric vehicles was always going to be a challenge, especially for established U.S. brands like Ford and Chevrolet. They require a lot of explanation by salespeople unfamiliar with EVs; not every shopper… Read more »