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Using Battery Digital Twins to Elevate EV Performance and Life

Using Battery Digital Twins to Elevate EV Performance and Life

Battery digital twins continuously collect battery and vehicle data over the system’s lifetime, accurately estimating the battery’s current and…


MOSFET Innovations for Increasing the Power Density of Auto Electronics

MOSFET Innovations for Increasing the Power Density of Auto Electronics

Vehicle electrification reduces carbon footprints compared to traditional cars, but the increased electronics require more electrical power to…


Unlocking the Secrets of EV Range

Unlocking the Secrets of EV Range

Ford has released an online tool to determine the range an electric vehicle can travel based on a series of factors. 


Wind Farms Switch Lights On, Off With Aircraft Detection System

Wind Farms Switch Lights On, Off With Aircraft Detection System

Onshore wind farms are using aircraft detection lighting systems that operate on demand to reduce light pollution.


News Oct 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
GaN Transistors Simplify High-Current Motor Drive Inverter Design

GaN Transistors Simplify High-Current Motor Drive Inverter Design

Battery-powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts, manual handlers, or warehouse automatic vehicles require high-current inverters to drive the…


How the Energy Mix Impacts Hydrogen’s Sustainability for Aviation

How the Energy Mix Impacts Hydrogen’s Sustainability for Aviation

The value of hydrogen as a sustainable aviation fuel depends on the weight of renewables in the electric grid. Using Chicago’s O’Hare…


News Oct 04, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Carhackers: The High-Tech World of Modern Car Theft

Carhackers: The High-Tech World of Modern Car Theft

Can vehicle security systems keep up with car thieves’ sophisticated hacking ploys? This article takes a look at common car hacks and what…


tech insights Oct 04, 2023 by Zac Amos
Advancing EVs With Chip Embedding and Driver Tech

Advancing EVs With Chip Embedding and Driver Tech

This article features the electrical results obtained by a half-bridge board, which synergistically combines three technologies–Infineon’s…


Autonomous Vehicles: Where Are We Today?

Autonomous Vehicles: Where Are We Today?

Although a number of useful driving aids have made their way onto the market, true self-driving cars are still in the future.


The Hope and Hype for Hydrogen Part II

The Hope and Hype for Hydrogen Part II

Is all the zero-carbon hype over hydrogen justified, or is it simply a distraction?


Next-Gen Solar Power for Underwater Vehicles

Next-Gen Solar Power for Underwater Vehicles

Solar cells can be a useful power source for autonomous underwater vehicles combined with rechargeable batteries. However, limitations in…


Massive Battery Electric Ferry Under Construction in Australia

Massive Battery Electric Ferry Under Construction in Australia

Featuring an electric motor-driven waterjet propulsion system and an energy storage capacity of 40 megawatt-hours, the 426-foot-long Incat Hull 096…


News Sep 15, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Lead-Acid Battery Basics

Lead-Acid Battery Basics

This article examines lead-acid battery basics, including equivalent circuits, storage capacity and efficiency, and system sizing.


Immersion Cooling Battery Technology Promises Improved EV Performance, Safety

Immersion Cooling Battery Technology Promises Improved EV Performance, Safety

XING Mobility has released its IMMERSIO Cell-to-Pack (CTP) EV battery pack solution with superior heat removal capabilities to improve EV…


new products Sep 09, 2023 by Mike Falter
New Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors Simplify the Nuances of Design

New Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors Simplify the Nuances of Design

While passives are often overlooked components, innovations in resistors, capacitors, and inductors – like the ones in this roundup – can make…


NEC 2023 Basics: Sizing Equipment Grounding Conductors

NEC 2023 Basics: Sizing Equipment Grounding Conductors

Learn how to size equipment grounding conductors.


Tesla Bags Big Wins in Ongoing Charging Expansion

Tesla Bags Big Wins in Ongoing Charging Expansion

Texas transportation authorities rubber-stamped the inclusion of Tesla’s North American Charging Standard in state infrastructure expansion…


News Sep 03, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Tesla’s Long-Awaited Cybertruck: What to Expect

Tesla’s Long-Awaited Cybertruck: What to Expect

The electric-powered angular pickup truck appears to be from the future, with its scratch- and dent-resistant metal body giving it a sleek yet…


tech insights Aug 30, 2023 by Zac Amos
Teardown: Unpacking the Lucid Motors Battery Pack 

Teardown: Unpacking the Lucid Motors Battery Pack 

Pulling apart a Lucid battery pack provides insights into traction battery design.


GM Invests in Start-Up Developing Low-Cost Cathode Materials for EV Batteries Using AI

GM Invests in Start-Up Developing Low-Cost Cathode Materials for EV Batteries Using AI

General Motors will lead the $60 million Series B investment in battery technology start-up Mitra Chem to accelerate development of the company’s…


News Aug 29, 2023 by Mike Falter