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Can a New Material From LG Chem Prevent Battery Fires?

Can a New Material From LG Chem Prevent Battery Fires?

LG Chem’s Safety Reinforcement Layer can shut down the battery before thermal runaway begins.


News Nov 01, 2024 by Liam Critchley
Fueled by Nature: World’s First Biodiesel Truck Powered by Solar

Fueled by Nature: World’s First Biodiesel Truck Powered by Solar

ENOC Group has unveiled the world’s first biodiesel delivery truck powered by two 550 W solar panels.


News Oct 31, 2024 by John Nieman
Battery Breakthroughs: CATL, Samsung Increase Range, Performance

Battery Breakthroughs: CATL, Samsung Increase Range, Performance

Samsung is developing a battery with a solid-state electrolyte that enables a 600-mile range, and CATL is releasing a bus battery with a one…


News Oct 23, 2024 by John Nieman
Hybrid Supercaps Offer Higher Energy Densities for Tight Spaces

Hybrid Supercaps Offer Higher Energy Densities for Tight Spaces

Tecate Group’s lithium-ion capacitors have higher energy density and wider capacitance range for board-level backup power and energy storage…


new products Oct 21, 2024 by Mike Falter
Nexperia Transformer Drivers Offer Efficiency, EMI Reduction

Nexperia Transformer Drivers Offer Efficiency, EMI Reduction

The push-pull drivers can deliver 6 W of power while providing 90% efficiency.


new products Oct 21, 2024 by Jake Hertz
ST Adds New SiC MOSFETs to Power Next-Gen EV Powertrains

ST Adds New SiC MOSFETs to Power Next-Gen EV Powertrains

ST designed its newest STPower silicon carbide MOSFETs to improve efficiency, power density, and robustness for EV powertrains and charging circuits.


new products Oct 20, 2024 by Mike Falter
NXP Battery Junction Box IC First to Sense, Think, Act in 1 Chip

NXP Battery Junction Box IC First to Sense, Think, Act in 1 Chip

The chip measures currents, voltages, and temperatures in EV and hybrid-EV battery packs.


new products Oct 19, 2024 by Mike Falter
Supercapacitors vs. Batteries for Cold-Weather Engine Starts

Supercapacitors vs. Batteries for Cold-Weather Engine Starts

Cold climates present engine-starting challenges. Here’s how batteries compare to supercapacitors for cold-weather engine starts.


400 or 800 V Electric Vehicle? No Worries; Eaton Can Charge Both

400 or 800 V Electric Vehicle? No Worries; Eaton Can Charge Both

A battery configuration switch from Eaton wowed us at The Battery Show.


TBS 2024: Innovations for Batteries, EVs and More

TBS 2024: Innovations for Batteries, EVs and More

What’s new in battery technology, energy storage, and electric vehicles? EEPower visited The Battery Show to find out.


Better Battery Management With Chip-on-Cell Technology

Better Battery Management With Chip-on-Cell Technology

Dukosi’s chip-on-cell approach boosts battery performance, safety, longevity, and regulatory compliance.


News Oct 11, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Electrifying Port Operations With Self-Driving LiDAR Trucks

Electrifying Port Operations With Self-Driving LiDAR Trucks

Westwell and Hesai will partner to use LiDAR technology to develop autonomous driving vehicles for use in ports around the globe.


News Oct 11, 2024 by John Nieman
Can Thermoelectric Generators Replace Vehicle Alternators?

Can Thermoelectric Generators Replace Vehicle Alternators?

PyroDelta Energy thinks so.


News Oct 09, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Improving Reverse Recovery Time With Trench MOS Structures

Improving Reverse Recovery Time With Trench MOS Structures

Trench MOS structures offer several benefits compared to traditional p-n junction solutions. Learn what they are here.


MOSFET Advances Sweep the Automotive Power Electronics Industry

MOSFET Advances Sweep the Automotive Power Electronics Industry

These advancements aim to reduce the footprint of MOSFETs while increasing power density and efficiency.


new products Oct 07, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Innovative Core Material Supports Higher Currents in TDK’s Inductive Chokes

Innovative Core Material Supports Higher Currents in TDK’s Inductive Chokes

The high-current chokes use a novel alloy powder core material with superior saturation properties to push the boundaries of current density.


new products Oct 06, 2024 by Mike Falter
3 Projects Closing the EV Charging Infrastructure Gap

3 Projects Closing the EV Charging Infrastructure Gap

The EV charging infrastructure is falling behind. These three initiatives are pushing it forward.


News Oct 04, 2024 by Mike Falter
Reducing Transportation Sector Carbon Emissions With Power Modules

Reducing Transportation Sector Carbon Emissions With Power Modules

This article presents the latest developments in 3.3 kV SiC power modules.


Fast Charging’s Rapid Rise Raises EV Security Risks

Fast Charging’s Rapid Rise Raises EV Security Risks

What measures must be implemented to secure electric vehicle fast chargers from cyberattacks and other threats?


tech insights Oct 01, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Bourns Expands Products for Automotive and Industrial Needs

Bourns Expands Products for Automotive and Industrial Needs

Bourns’ new products meet next-gen needs for signal transmission, high-current sensing, and surge protection. 


new products Sep 29, 2024 by Mike Falter