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Do Electric Trucks and Airplanes Reduce Emissions?

Do Electric Trucks and Airplanes Reduce Emissions?

Research studies explore the benefits of electric trucks and airplanes on greenhouse gas emissions.


tech insights Feb 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Retrofitting Forgotten Street Cabinets: BT’s EV Charging Tactic

Retrofitting Forgotten Street Cabinets: BT’s EV Charging Tactic

BT Group wants to turn unused electrical street cabinets into electric vehicle charging stations.


High-Voltage Charger to Propel Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Demonstrator

High-Voltage Charger to Propel Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Demonstrator

A bidirectional mobile charging unit will serve high-power batteries in Pratt & Whitney’s upcoming hybrid-electric flight demonstrator.


News Feb 08, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Tackling EV Range Anxiety With Faster-Charging Indium-Anode Chemistries

Tackling EV Range Anxiety With Faster-Charging Indium-Anode Chemistries

A research team at Cornell University is developing faster-charging battery chemistries to combat electric vehicle range anxiety.


tech insights Feb 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Examining the Priorities of Research and Development Teams

Examining the Priorities of Research and Development Teams

Mersen EP examines how important research & development is and the methods that assist in this process.


NASA To Test High-Performance Batteries for Advanced Air Mobility

NASA To Test High-Performance Batteries for Advanced Air Mobility

Archer Aviation’s lithium-ion battery cells will be tested under extreme conditions to ensure the highest safety for advanced air mobility and…


News Feb 05, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Research Targets Cobalt-Free Alternatives for EV Batteries

Research Targets Cobalt-Free Alternatives for EV Batteries

A research team believes it has found a more sustainable alternative to the cobalt used in electric vehicle batteries. 


tech insights Feb 05, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Is Charging Infrastructure Ready for Widespread EV Adoption?

Is Charging Infrastructure Ready for Widespread EV Adoption?

The obstacles affecting the extensive deployment of charging infrastructure are vast and critical: infrastructure costs, performance…


BMS Transformers Feature Safety, Wire Termination Reliability

BMS Transformers Feature Safety, Wire Termination Reliability

These BMS transformers address critical concerns of open failure at wire terminations.


new products Feb 03, 2024 by Jake Hertz
This is Nuts! Caterpillar Debuts Electrical Harvesting

This is Nuts! Caterpillar Debuts Electrical Harvesting

A partnership between Flory Industries and Caterpillar has led to the launch of a lithium-ion battery-driven electric powertrain for nut harvesting.


News Feb 02, 2024 by David Peterson
Will Future EV Batteries Be Cobalt-Free?

Will Future EV Batteries Be Cobalt-Free?

MIT researchers are testing a promising material known as TAQ as a carbon-based alternative to cobalt for lithium-ion batteries used in electric…


tech insights Feb 02, 2024 by Zac Amos
Intel, Renesas Make Strategic Moves in Power Semiconductors

Intel, Renesas Make Strategic Moves in Power Semiconductors

Two major companies make acquisitions impacting wide bandgap semiconductors and software-defined vehicle technology for electric vehicles.


News Feb 01, 2024 by Mike Falter
Inverter Efficiency: Navigating Measurement Challenges in SiC- and GaN-Driven Systems

Inverter Efficiency: Navigating Measurement Challenges in SiC- and GaN-Driven Systems

If your power inverter measurements show an efficiency of more than 100%, or the measured values sound too good to be true, it could mean you found…


ROHM Speech Synthesis ICs Aim to Improve Driver Safety

ROHM Speech Synthesis ICs Aim to Improve Driver Safety

ROHM Semiconductor has launched a family of speech synthesis ICs. This article reviews the role of speech synthesis in automotive applications and…


new products Jan 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Discovering the Tech Inside Mesa’s First Electric Fire Truck

Discovering the Tech Inside Mesa’s First Electric Fire Truck

E-One’s fully battery-powered pumper truck can operate up to four hours on a single battery charge. 


StoreDot Creates Battery Cooling for EV Extreme Fast Charging

StoreDot Creates Battery Cooling for EV Extreme Fast Charging

StoreDot’s concept integrates thermal management into the structure of each battery cell. This article discusses the need for cooling in battery…


News Jan 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
WAVE Wireless Charger Could Combat Cold Weather Effects in EVs

WAVE Wireless Charger Could Combat Cold Weather Effects in EVs

The wireless charging solution is rated at 500 kW and can work in low-negative temperatures.


News Jan 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Protecting Critical Power Supplies With 24/7 Chip Production

Protecting Critical Power Supplies With 24/7 Chip Production

As semiconductor shortages cause disruption worldwide, production facilities are being commissioned to meet demand. Uptime is crucial, as these…


Overtemperature Detection System Seamlessly Integrates With EV BMS

Overtemperature Detection System Seamlessly Integrates With EV BMS

Littelfuse has rolled out TTape, an innovative temperature monitoring and detection system that seamlessly integrates with electric vehicle battery…


new products Jan 28, 2024 by John Nieman
LG, Northvolt Target Renewable Energy in Manufacturing

LG, Northvolt Target Renewable Energy in Manufacturing

LG and Northvolt are expanding factories to support electric vehicle infrastructure, batteries, and the supply chain.


News Jan 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz