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Onsemi to Supply High-Voltage Components for Kempower EV Fast Charging Solutions

Onsemi has announced a strategic agreement with Kempower to provide high-voltage EliteSiC MOSFETs and diodes for Kempower’s EV fast-charging…

Charging Ahead: EV Industry Reshaping Automotive Landscape

Incentives, awareness, and efforts to advance electric vehicles a driving a boom in the industry, but a lack of charging infrastructure threatens…

Rethinking Electric Truck Design

Earnings Analysis: What do EV Makers’ Sales Mean?

Recent earnings reports from several leading automakers show solid sales figures as they make headway in the electric vehicle market. Here’s the…

Joint Venture Moves to Next Phase of Commercial EV Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Network

The joint venture of Daimler Truck, NextEra Energy, and BlackRock Renewable Power has announced Greenline, the planned U.S. network of public…

Stepper Motors Part 2: Motor Drive Circuit Types and Operation

This article reviews the types and operation of stepper motor drive circuits used in precise positioning and control applications. It examines…

Insulation Failure Detection in EV Batteries

GaN Systems OBC Reference Design has 36% Higher Power Density

​​​​​​​The new onboard charger (OBC) reference design from GaN Systems uses the latest GaN power transistor technologies to support…

Could EV Batteries Last 15 to 20 Years? Tesla Thinks So

Tesla’s latest report shows a 12 percent degradation in battery pack capacity over 200,000 miles.

Hyundai All-In On EV Research and Development

The South Korean manufacturer is poised to become one of the industry’s EV leaders with new world-class products.

Frito-Lay, Coke Drive EV Fleet Adoption

Two food and beverage giants, Frito-Lay and Coca-Cola, have unveiled plans to add more electric vehicles to their truck fleets this year.

More Funding for India-Based All-Electric E-Mobility Start-up

Magenta Mobility has announced $22 million in funding to expand last-mile delivery services in India using all-electric vehicles.

Tesla Kicks Off Future of LFP Batteries in EVs

Despite some disadvantages, lithium iron phosphate batteries are becoming a growing part of the EV market.

Fourth Lunar Rover on the (Moon’s) Horizon

In 2026, SpaceX will fly Venturi’s FLEX lunar rover to the Moon.

Ford’s Success Could Be Big for the EV Market

Ford’s electrification struggles–$3 billion loss, massive price hikes, and new manufacturing plants–and what they mean to the industry.

Is Extreme EV Fast Charging on the Horizon?

Extreme EV charging might be possible thanks to recent lithium-ion battery research. 

Could Bidirectional Switches Become an Industry Standard?

Bidirectional switches offer advantages over conventional power switches and could become standard in the industry.

Gassing Voltage in Battery Charging: Mitigation Strategies

This article discusses what gassing voltage is, how it affects battery health, and methods of preventing and mitigating it.