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Toyota and Joby Ramp Up Electric Aviation

Toyota and Joby Ramp Up Electric Aviation

The carmaker and the California-based aerospace startup are moving toward manufacturing an all-electric VTOL commuter aircraft.


Unearthing the Nano-Silicon Solution

Unearthing the Nano-Silicon Solution

As the demand for higher capacity, more scalable and greener next-generation battery materials accelerates, a nano-silicon solution comes forward.


Designing Intelligent Battery Junction Boxes for Advanced EV Battery Management Systems

Designing Intelligent Battery Junction Boxes for Advanced EV Battery Management Systems

As electric vehicles become more popular, the challenge for automakers is to reflect true range while making vehicles more affordable. This means…


Nidec, Renesas to Jointly Develop EV E-Axle X-in-1 System

Nidec, Renesas to Jointly Develop EV E-Axle X-in-1 System

The companies have teamed up to develop reliable and high-performance EV solutions.


News Jun 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz
DOE Funding for EV Charging, Development Projects

DOE Funding for EV Charging, Development Projects

Another round of Department of Energy funding announcements graces America’s electric vehicle market. Here’s a briefing. 


News Jun 12, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Why Are Micro and Mini EVs Popular Everywhere but the US?

Why Are Micro and Mini EVs Popular Everywhere but the US?

Affordable, efficient, and environmentally sound, pint-sized EVs are a viable alternative to the super-sized electrics U.S. automakers envision for…


Factorial Energy Clears United Nations Safety Certification to Transport EV Batteries

Factorial Energy Clears United Nations Safety Certification to Transport EV Batteries

Factorial Energy secures a United Nations safety certification to ship its large-format solid-state batteries for electric vehicles.


News May 30, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Onsemi to Supply High-Voltage Components for Kempower EV Fast Charging Solutions

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…


News May 27, 2023 by Mike Falter
Charging Ahead: EV Industry Reshaping Automotive Landscape

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

Rethinking Electric Truck Design

Electric trucks are well on their way as part of the electric vehicle industry, but their design requires different considerations than traditional…


Earnings Analysis: What do EV Makers’ Sales Mean?

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…


Get More From Your Heat Pump

Get More From Your Heat Pump

High functional integration and power density are at the foundation of our energy-efficient, cost-effective power modules for motor drives tailored…


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

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…


News May 20, 2023 by Mike Falter
Stepper Motors Part 2: Motor Drive Circuit Types and Operation

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

Insulation Failure Detection in EV Batteries

One of the issues with electric vehicle batteries is insulation failure. A proven approach to detecting and correcting this failure lies in…


GaN Systems OBC Reference Design has 36% Higher Power Density

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…


new products May 10, 2023 by Mike Falter
Could EV Batteries Last 15 to 20 Years? Tesla Thinks So

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

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

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

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.


News Apr 30, 2023 by Mike Falter