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Advanced Energy Launches Next-Gen Modular Power Converter Platform

Advanced Energy Launches Next-Gen Modular Power Converter Platform

The latest AC-DC conversion platform from Advanced Energy allows for rapid system configuration and power scaling with optimized performance.


News Apr 21, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Smooth Sailing? Advancing Ship Electrification Technology

Smooth Sailing? Advancing Ship Electrification Technology

Infineon Technologies and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering will work together to develop electric marine engines using…


News Apr 20, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Next-Generation Geothermal Tech Leading Renewable Energy Transition

Next-Generation Geothermal Tech Leading Renewable Energy Transition

Geothermal energy plays a major role in the renewable energy transition with next-generation technologies for exploration and development.


Longer Battery Life: Exploring Quantum Mechanics’ Potential for EVs

Longer Battery Life: Exploring Quantum Mechanics’ Potential for EVs

Texas A&M University leveraged quantum mechanics to investigate how external pressure impacts the performance of lithium-metal batteries.


tech insights Apr 19, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Reducing Noise in Automotive Fan-Based Cooling Systems

Reducing Noise in Automotive Fan-Based Cooling Systems

With the advancement of electrification in the automotive industry, active cooling is needed more often. When a fan is used, noise can become a…


Research Advances Quest for Solid-State, Fast-Charging Batteries

Research Advances Quest for Solid-State, Fast-Charging Batteries

Recent battery research holds promise for solid-state and higher-quality rechargeable batteries.


tech insights Apr 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
No Power Lines? No Problem With Dual-Mode Locomotive

No Power Lines? No Problem With Dual-Mode Locomotive

Siemens has introduced Vectron Dual Mode Light to enhance rail efficiency, sustainability, speed, and digitalization.


News Apr 15, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Solar Struggles Amid Changes in Demand, Policies

Solar Struggles Amid Changes in Demand, Policies

Numerous issues, including fierce competition, an oversupply of modules, and changes in net metering agreements, challenge solar equipment…


EV Battery Connectors Offer Engineers Flexibility, Efficiency

EV Battery Connectors Offer Engineers Flexibility, Efficiency

A prismatic battery cell contact system could redefine connectivity and electric vehicle battery module efficiency.


new products Apr 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Heavy Lifting: Komatsu Tests Sodium-Ion Batteries for Forklifts

Heavy Lifting: Komatsu Tests Sodium-Ion Batteries for Forklifts

Komatsu has introduced an electric forklift powered by sodium-ion batteries, offering safer and more affordable operation.


News Apr 12, 2024 by Jake Hertz
High-Frequency Power Transfer Paves the Way for Wireless EV Charging

High-Frequency Power Transfer Paves the Way for Wireless EV Charging

The main difference between wireless charging of a mobile phone and an electric vehicle is the power levels used. What challenges do high-power EV…


Circuit Simulation Shapes Up for Energy-Conscious Design

Circuit Simulation Shapes Up for Energy-Conscious Design

Simulation and modeling tools have evolved from rudimentary beginnings when an approximation to system behavior could be considered a great help…


Würth Elektronik Creates Magic With Power Module Designer

Würth Elektronik Creates Magic With Power Module Designer

The MagI³C Power Module Designer is an added functionality in the REDEXPERT online simulation tool for power converter design.


News Apr 05, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Silicon Anode Offers Cheaper EV Batteries With Longer Range

Silicon Anode Offers Cheaper EV Batteries With Longer Range

A battery materials startup unveiled anode technology to reduce the cost of lithium-ion batteries while maintaining electric vehicle range.


tech insights Apr 04, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Closing an Infrastructure Gap: XFC EV Batteries

Closing an Infrastructure Gap: XFC EV Batteries

StoreDot has partnered with EVE Energy to mass-produce extreme fast-charging Li-ion batteries to accelerate electric vehicle adoption.


News Apr 04, 2024 by John Nieman
Advances in EV Battery, Charging Tech Take Off

Advances in EV Battery, Charging Tech Take Off

Research from Oak Ridge National Laboratory investigates the battery needs of electric aircraft and expands wireless electric vehicle charging.


Introduction to Electric Vehicle Battery Systems

Introduction to Electric Vehicle Battery Systems

Electric vehicle design is a complex concept. Here's a look at the heart of every EV: the battery.


Can Wood Byproducts Prevent Graphite Shortages in Li-ion Batteries?

Can Wood Byproducts Prevent Graphite Shortages in Li-ion Batteries?

Electric vehicles are critical to the collective shift toward cleaner and greener forms of transportation, but the graphite-based components of…


News Mar 25, 2024 by John Nieman
Could Cylindrical Batteries Become Standard for All EVs?

Could Cylindrical Batteries Become Standard for All EVs?

A growing number of companies are coming on board with 4680 high-capacity lithium-ion cells. 


Power Solutions from Cosel and P-Duke Hit the Market

Power Solutions from Cosel and P-Duke Hit the Market

Both companies have released improved power solutions in recent months.


new products Mar 23, 2024 by Jake Hertz