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Examining Electric Aircraft Fuel-Cell-Hardware Simulation Challenges

Examining Electric Aircraft Fuel-Cell-Hardware Simulation Challenges

As one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions, the transportation industry has seen many companies pledge to lower their carbon…


Onsemi to Supply Silicon Carbide to Electric Vehicle Drive Developer

Onsemi to Supply Silicon Carbide to Electric Vehicle Drive Developer

Onsemi and Vitesco Technologies have announced a supply agreement valued at $1.9 billion over ten years to secure Vitesco’s supply of silicon…


News Jun 12, 2023 by Mike Falter
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
EA Unveiling High-Power and High-Efficiency Battery Testing

EA Unveiling High-Power and High-Efficiency Battery Testing

EA Electro-Automatik’s recently released EA-BT 20000 Triple allows engineers to test three battery packs, cells, or modules, simultaneously.


UK EV Battery Production Falls Short

UK EV Battery Production Falls Short

The United Kingdom is racing to secure its domestic battery production capacity to compete in the global electric vehicle market. But new trade…


Ford Finds California Lithium Source

Ford Finds California Lithium Source

Converting geothermal brines into battery materials is the goal of a new agreement.


Hyundai, LG Energy Solution to Open US Battery Plant

Hyundai, LG Energy Solution to Open US Battery Plant

A joint venture between the two Korean companies will result in a new lithium-ion battery plant in Georgia to supply EVs in North America. 


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…


General Motors, Samsung SDI To Invest $3B in U.S. Battery Plant

General Motors, Samsung SDI To Invest $3B in U.S. Battery Plant

The automaker is adding a second battery supplier to ensure it can meet its EV battery needs. 


SAE Sets Charging Standards for Transit Fleets, Other Heavy-Duty EVs

SAE Sets Charging Standards for Transit Fleets, Other Heavy-Duty EVs

A leading standards authority, SAE International, unveils new recommendations for on-route conductive charging of high-weight electric vehicles…


News Jun 02, 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
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…


Easy to Use and Compact: SiC Power Modules for Auto Traction Inverters

Easy to Use and Compact: SiC Power Modules for Auto Traction Inverters

E-mobility is rapidly gaining market share, resulting in a growing need for power electronics such as inverters. Some power electronics…


Toyochem Introduces Sintering Nano-Silver Pastes 

Toyochem Introduces Sintering Nano-Silver Pastes 

Toyochem introduces sintering nano-silver pastes engineered for power electronics bonding in automotive applications. 


new products May 13, 2023 by Mike Falter
Inductive Coupler “Listens” for CSS Communication in EV Charging Cables

Inductive Coupler “Listens” for CSS Communication in EV Charging Cables

The MICU 300A-SLF series of inductive couplers supports high-voltage EV charging cable sniffing/CSS listening to help with charging system design,…


new products May 11, 2023 by Mike Falter
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
LED Backlight Driver Eliminates Flicker

LED Backlight Driver Eliminates Flicker

ROHM has announced LED backlight drivers for automotive infotainment and instrument cluster LCDs with proprietary low-power PWM dimming that…


new products Apr 22, 2023 by Mike Falter
Ford’s Success Could Be Big for the EV Market

Ford’s Success Could Be Big for the EV Market

Ford’s electrification struggles–$3 billion loss, massive price hikes, and new manufacturing plants–and what they mean to the industry.


Revolutionizing Energy Demand Estimation With Machine Learning

Revolutionizing Energy Demand Estimation With Machine Learning

Researchers from University College Cork and Columbia University have published a study using TrebuNet, a machine learning technique, to better…