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New Automotive Technology Rolls Forth: Redrivers, ADAS, and V2X

New Automotive Technology Rolls Forth: Redrivers, ADAS, and V2X

In this roundup, we highlight three developments from Diodes Incorporated, Waymo, and the transportation department that are making cars and…


new products Sep 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Magnachip’s Latest IGBT and MOSFET Innovations

Magnachip’s Latest IGBT and MOSFET Innovations

The new power product lineup includes a 1200 V IGBT and a next-gen MOSFET for solar and smartphones, respectively.


new products Sep 07, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Is Tesla’s Supercharger Still Super?

Is Tesla’s Supercharger Still Super?

Tesla’s Supercharger network was a strategic move, but is it spreading or stalling? 


EV Fast Charging: 8 Companies Expanding the Infrastructure

EV Fast Charging: 8 Companies Expanding the Infrastructure

EV fast chargers have become more prominent internationally as electric cars increase their market share. Which companies produce the best…


News Sep 02, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Smart Homes to Smart Charging: EV Charging Reliability Solutions

Smart Homes to Smart Charging: EV Charging Reliability Solutions

As electric vehicles increase, consistency—not novelty—is key.


High-Power PCB Relay Keeps EV Charging Cool

High-Power PCB Relay Keeps EV Charging Cool

Omron’s 4-pole relay fits on a PCB to reduce the heat generated in three-phase power electric vehicle wallboxes during high-power charging.


Microchip Debuts a Trio of EV Charger Reference Designs

Microchip Debuts a Trio of EV Charger Reference Designs

Whether in-home or in a dense commercial network, Microchip’s EV charger designs give designers access to new features straight out of the box.


News Aug 30, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Simulation Model Predicts Sodium-Ion Battery Health and Longevity

Simulation Model Predicts Sodium-Ion Battery Health and Longevity

The model is the first to be compatible with non-lithium batteries.


tech insights Aug 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Silicon Savior: Could Si Tech Unleash Better Batteries?

Silicon Savior: Could Si Tech Unleash Better Batteries?

LFP batteries have been plagued by technical issues and high costs. Could new materials make a difference?


News Aug 29, 2024 by Liam Critchley
Microwaves Zap Lithium From Used Li-Ion Batteries

Microwaves Zap Lithium From Used Li-Ion Batteries

The recycling method uses microwaves and a biodegradable solvent to recover lithium from used batteries.


tech insights Aug 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Mitigating Motor Drive Risks: The Critical Role of Gate Driver Isolation

Mitigating Motor Drive Risks: The Critical Role of Gate Driver Isolation

This article will focus on how a single-point power supply failure can lead to uncontrolled movements and examine how the robust construction of…


Fit for Duty: High-Voltage Batteries for Military Vehicles

Fit for Duty: High-Voltage Batteries for Military Vehicles

Epsilor’s military-grade battery system is robust enough for demanding field applications.


News Aug 28, 2024 by Liam Critchley
Calculating DC-Link Capacitance for xEV Powertrains

Calculating DC-Link Capacitance for xEV Powertrains

There are many formulas to calculate DC-link capacitance in pulse-width modulated inverters of electric vehicles. This article illustrates a fast…


Mitigating Failures in High-Voltage EV Gate Drivers

Mitigating Failures in High-Voltage EV Gate Drivers

Explore why high-voltage gate drivers in electric vehicles fail and mitigation strategies for more reliable performance and longevity.


Examining IGBT Development Challenges

Examining IGBT Development Challenges

This article explores the challenges IGBT faces and the trends in IGBT technology development.


Research Revs Up EV Battery Recycling

Research Revs Up EV Battery Recycling

Researchers develop two recycling techniques to recover valuable materials from used lithium-ion batteries.


tech insights Aug 23, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Preventing Power Outages With Bidirectional EV Charging

Preventing Power Outages With Bidirectional EV Charging

Two developments have shown that vehicle-to-grid technology can supply power during blackouts. 


Cyber Safe: EV Charger Pairs AI and Encryption

Cyber Safe: EV Charger Pairs AI and Encryption

Autocrypt adds its data encryption system to eMobi’s AI-enhanced electric vehicle chargers.


News Aug 19, 2024 by Liam Critchley
From Pistons to Powertrains: EVs Could Reshape Engineers’ Careers

From Pistons to Powertrains: EVs Could Reshape Engineers’ Careers

Transitioning to electrification will have profound effects on U.S. auto industry employment.


Dirty Mines: Transforming Lithium Extraction

Dirty Mines: Transforming Lithium Extraction

Researchers have developed a method to extract lithium using carbon nitride membranes that mimic natural ion channels.