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EPA’s Bold Emission Standards Spark US Battery Production Concerns

EPA’s Bold Emission Standards Spark US Battery Production Concerns

The EPA has set ambitious standards for vehicle emissions. To comply, U.S. manufacturers must ramp up electric vehicle battery production.


Google, Carnegie Mellon Use AI for Battery Breakthroughs

Google, Carnegie Mellon Use AI for Battery Breakthroughs

Individual projects from Google and Carnegie Mellon highlight the growing role of Deep Learning in battery technology and material science. 


tech insights Jan 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Rohde & Schwartz, ADI Cutting the Cord on EV Battery Management Systems

Rohde & Schwartz, ADI Cutting the Cord on EV Battery Management Systems

Rohde & Schwarz uses wireless battery management system technology from Analog Devices to develop an automated test equipment solution for…


new products Jan 21, 2024 by Mike Falter
Solid-State Battery Aces Tests for EV Charge Times, Range

Solid-State Battery Aces Tests for EV Charge Times, Range

Lithium-metal solid-state battery technology from QuantumScape exceeded performance expectations for energy retention in testing conducted by…


Vishay Optical Driver for EVs Features Fast On, Off Responses

Vishay Optical Driver for EVs Features Fast On, Off Responses

The VOMDA1271 optocoupler from Vishay is AEC-Q102 qualified and features an integrated fast turn-off circuit for isolated FET driving applications…


new products Jan 14, 2024 by Mike Falter
EV Batteries See Second Life as Energy Storage

EV Batteries See Second Life as Energy Storage

UK-based Allye and SYNETIQ will collaborate to repurpose electric vehicle battery packs to produce battery energy storage systems.


News Jan 11, 2024 by Claire Turvill
A Closer Look at Modular Silicon Carbide Device Evaluation

A Closer Look at Modular Silicon Carbide Device Evaluation

In this article, we deep-dive into modular design evaluation, how the modular design concept works, and how to reap its benefits.


LG Chem To Build North America’s Largest Cathode Plant

LG Chem To Build North America’s Largest Cathode Plant

LG Chem’s Tennessee plant will have an annual capacity of 60,000 tons of NCMA cathode materials. This article explores NCMA cathodes, their…


News Jan 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Battery Fast Charging Using Raspberry Pi and Python

Battery Fast Charging Using Raspberry Pi and Python

By implementing fuel gauge functionality in the battery pack, original equipment manufacturers can design smart fast chargers that increase system…


High-Voltage SiC Power Modules Improve EV Charging, Storage Efficiency

High-Voltage SiC Power Modules Improve EV Charging, Storage Efficiency

SemiQ’s high-performance silicon carbide power modules are rated to 1200 V and offer high efficiency and power density for energy storage, EV…


new products Jan 06, 2024 by Mike Falter
Two-Way Energy: Powering Homes With Electric Vehicles

Two-Way Energy: Powering Homes With Electric Vehicles

Through bidirectional charging, electric vehicles can power homes and make renewable energy more efficient.


Citric Acid + Ethylene Glycol = Battery Recycling - Harmful Waste

Citric Acid + Ethylene Glycol = Battery Recycling - Harmful Waste

Researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed an eco-friendly method using organic acids and polyol-metallurgical techniques to…


Detecting Battery Defects With High-Speed Microscopy

Detecting Battery Defects With High-Speed Microscopy

During the manufacturing process, scanning battery cells for defects can be time-consuming, expensive, and inaccurate. However, a method known as…


tech insights Jan 04, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Emerson Tech To Automate Lithium-ion Recycling Plant

Emerson Tech To Automate Lithium-ion Recycling Plant

SungEel HiTech Co. has selected Emerson as a supplier of advanced automation technologies for its lithium-ion battery recycling plant in Gunsan,…


News Jan 02, 2024 by Mike Falter
From EVs and Jobs to Space and Fusion: 2023’s Top Market Insights

From EVs and Jobs to Space and Fusion: 2023’s Top Market Insights

Power technology has done some amazing things in the past year. These 2023 EEPower articles highlight some of the significant advancements.


A Guide to Battery Fast Charging

A Guide to Battery Fast Charging

While higher battery capacity increases a device’s operating life, keeping charging time down presents additional design challenges. This…


GDI Rolls Out Faster Silicon Anode Production

GDI Rolls Out Faster Silicon Anode Production

The company has demonstrated the industry’s first MWh scale “roll-to-roll” production of silicon anodes.


News Dec 30, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Power Innovation for Electric Vehicles: What to Expect in 2024

Power Innovation for Electric Vehicles: What to Expect in 2024

A look forward to some of the 2024 power product and innovation trends that will impact the design of electric vehicle powertrains, battery…


Considerations for Designing a Safe, Reliable Battery Management System

Considerations for Designing a Safe, Reliable Battery Management System

This article describes the most significant risks influencing a battery and what engineers must consider when designing a battery management system.


Innovation Surrounds Growing EV Market in 2023

Innovation Surrounds Growing EV Market in 2023

A look back at some of the power products and innovations from 2023 that are impacting the design of EV powertrains, battery systems, and vehicle…