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Easy Fix: Solving 5 EV Battery Design and Development Challenges

Easy Fix: Solving 5 EV Battery Design and Development Challenges

As the electric vehicle market grows, battery designers and manufacturers seek alternative solutions to some common but pressing design and…


Speedy Delivery: Modular, Configurable Power Supplies in Days

Speedy Delivery: Modular, Configurable Power Supplies in Days

Advanced Energy and Sager Electronics partner to shorten lead times and accelerate the development and testing process.


News Dec 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Advancing EV Charger Controls: The Role of C-HIL and Dual Active Bridges

Advancing EV Charger Controls: The Role of C-HIL and Dual Active Bridges

This article examines the role of controller hardware-in-the-loop, or signal-HIL, in the design, testing, and manufacture of electric vehicles.


Smarter EV Charging: A Honey Badger Perspective

Smarter EV Charging: A Honey Badger Perspective

The honey badger algorithm helps grid operators manage impacts from electric vehicle chargers and renewable energy sources.


Increasing Power Electronics Reliability With Solder Preform Technology

Increasing Power Electronics Reliability With Solder Preform Technology

This article examines an alternative to conventional thermal interface materials: solder preforms as a package-attach thermal interface in…


Power Reliability Center Offers Hands-On Learning

Power Reliability Center Offers Hands-On Learning

Phoenix Contact’s Power Reliability Center provides power reliability technology training.


News Dec 02, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Onsemi, Würth Elektronik Power Up Virtual Design

Onsemi, Würth Elektronik Power Up Virtual Design

Würth Elektronik has integrated Würth’s passive components into onsemi’s Self-Service PLECS Model Generator.


News Nov 24, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Littelfuse, ProTek Offer Monitoring for EVs, Aircraft

Littelfuse, ProTek Offer Monitoring for EVs, Aircraft

Littelfuse and ProTek Devices have introduced monitoring devices to address the safety and longevity of electric vehicle chargers and aircraft.


Vishay and TDK Expand High-Voltage Capacitor Lines

Vishay and TDK Expand High-Voltage Capacitor Lines

TDK’s and Vishay’s upgraded capacitors are suitable for industrial and manufacturing applications.


Artificial Intelligence Makes Electric Truck Operations Smart

Artificial Intelligence Makes Electric Truck Operations Smart

Nevoya’s zero-emissions trucking platform combines EVs with AI to meet today’s challenges.


News Nov 11, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Can a New Material From LG Chem Prevent Battery Fires?

Can a New Material From LG Chem Prevent Battery Fires?

LG Chem’s Safety Reinforcement Layer can shut down the battery before thermal runaway begins.


News Nov 01, 2024 by Liam Critchley
Model Predicts Renewable Energy Storage Needs

Model Predicts Renewable Energy Storage Needs

Understanding future energy needs could make transitioning to renewable energy easier.


Can Machine Learning Prevent EV Battery Fires?

Can Machine Learning Prevent EV Battery Fires?

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is using machine learning to predict a battery’s risk of thermal runaway.


Designing High-Voltage SiC-Based Battery Disconnect Switches

Designing High-Voltage SiC-Based Battery Disconnect Switches

When designing a high-voltage solid-state battery disconnect switch, there are several fundamental design decisions to consider.


TBS 2024: Innovations for Batteries, EVs and More

TBS 2024: Innovations for Batteries, EVs and More

What’s new in battery technology, energy storage, and electric vehicles? EEPower visited The Battery Show to find out.


Bringing Lightweight Solar to Commercial Rooftops

Bringing Lightweight Solar to Commercial Rooftops

Solivus installs rooftop solar where conventional solar panels won’t work.


News Oct 10, 2024 by Mike Falter
Determining Rated Current

Determining Rated Current

By determining the rated current for power inductors, components can be selected with greater optimality.


MOSFET Advances Sweep the Automotive Power Electronics Industry

MOSFET Advances Sweep the Automotive Power Electronics Industry

These advancements aim to reduce the footprint of MOSFETs while increasing power density and efficiency.


new products Oct 07, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Betting on Blades: Wind Technology Roundup

Betting on Blades: Wind Technology Roundup

Developments include turbine yaw and a “jack-up on jack-up” concept for offshore turbine repair.


News Sep 26, 2024 by Liam Critchley
Design and Test Challenges of High-Voltage MIL-Aero Applications

Design and Test Challenges of High-Voltage MIL-Aero Applications

This article explores the unique design, testing, and reliability challenges of high-voltage power supplies used in military and aerospace…