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From the Lab to the Road: Stellantis Testing Li-S Batteries

From the Lab to the Road: Stellantis Testing Li-S Batteries

Lyten has delivered lithium-sulfur batteries to Stellantis and various U.S. and EU OEMs for evaluation.


News Jun 07, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Powering Forward: Electric Propulsion in Heavy-Duty Trucks

Powering Forward: Electric Propulsion in Heavy-Duty Trucks

BAE System and Eaton tested their electric drive solution on a commercial demonstration truck.


News Jun 06, 2024 by Darshil Patel
Smart, Wireless AI Charging for EV Car Parks

Smart, Wireless AI Charging for EV Car Parks

Wireless electric vehicle charging could soon be as easy as parking the car. Two Israeli companies are partnering to bring a streamlined,…


News Jun 03, 2024 by Mike Falter
A New Generation of SiC MOSFETs and .XT

A New Generation of SiC MOSFETs and .XT

Infineon's second-generation CoolSiC MOSFET devices target high-voltage industrial applications such as EV charging, industrial solar…


Roundup: 3 New Inductors Boost Efficiency in Power Converters

Roundup: 3 New Inductors Boost Efficiency in Power Converters

This roundup spotlights new inductors designed to reduce sources of inefficiency in modern power supplies.


Using DCR Current Sensing in Buck-Boost Controllers

Using DCR Current Sensing in Buck-Boost Controllers

This article compares the benefits of using inductor DC resistance current sensing in four-switch buck-boost controllers to traditional solutions.


Goodbye Range Anxiety? Fast Charging Tech Advances

Goodbye Range Anxiety? Fast Charging Tech Advances

With advanced fast-charging technology, Polestar and Siemens have achieved faster and more powerful battery-charging prototypes.


News May 21, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Traction Inverters: Key To EV Performance?

Traction Inverters: Key To EV Performance?

Traction inverter function is pivotal to electric vehicles. This article examines the inner workings in terms of efficiency, safety, protection,…


What Do Higher Voltages Mean for SiC Devices?

What Do Higher Voltages Mean for SiC Devices?

In this article, onsemi looks at higher voltages and what they mean for SiC devices.


Infineon Debuts MCU for Automotive Battery Management

Infineon Debuts MCU for Automotive Battery Management

The MCU is a highly integrated embedded system that monitors and manages automotive 12 V lead-acid batteries.


EV Designers’ Toolbox: Virtual Battery Prototyping

EV Designers’ Toolbox: Virtual Battery Prototyping

One of automakers' biggest challenges in the shift toward electrification is the complex and resource-intensive process of optimizing battery…


Microchip Ramps Security on Touchscreen Controllers for EV Chargers

Microchip Ramps Security on Touchscreen Controllers for EV Chargers

As the number of EVs on the road increases, Microchip has expanded its maXTouch touchscreen controller family to support the growing demand for…


A Modular Approach to 48V Automotive Power Delivery Networks

A Modular Approach to 48V Automotive Power Delivery Networks

Vicor discusses high-density, high-performance DC-DC power modules, where they are used, and their advantages over discrete solutions. 


How Integrated Current Sensors Drive Light Mobility Electrification

How Integrated Current Sensors Drive Light Mobility Electrification

Electrification has become a major factor in the transport sector because it is one of the main contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. As…


WE Boosts Voltage Rating for Isolated Signal Transformers

WE Boosts Voltage Rating for Isolated Signal Transformers

Würth Elektronik’s WE-BMS signal transformer series variants are now rated to 1500 VDC, making them ideal for large energy storage systems and…


new products May 05, 2024 by Mike Falter
EV Charger Test Platform Handles Four Vehicles  Simultaneously

EV Charger Test Platform Handles Four Vehicles Simultaneously

Chroma has upgraded its PowerPro 5 automated test software platform to simulate up to four electric vehicles (EV) simultaneously, reducing EV…


News Apr 29, 2024 by Mike Falter
Siemens System Charges Four EVs Simultaneously

Siemens System Charges Four EVs Simultaneously

The new variant of the Sicharge D EV fast charger is rated to 400 kW and designed for a range of vehicle types and use cases, including highway,…


new products Apr 27, 2024 by Mike Falter
Lightening the EV Infrastructure Load

Lightening the EV Infrastructure Load

With the increasing number of electric vehicles worldwide straining the grid, a comprehensive study looks at how EV efficiency could lessen the…


tech insights Apr 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
An Inside Look at New-Gen MOSFETs and the Future of SiC vs. GaN

An Inside Look at New-Gen MOSFETs and the Future of SiC vs. GaN

Alfred Vollmer of Bodo's Power Systems spoke with Sanan Semiconductor's Michael Sleven for a look at new MOSFET technology and what the…


California School Buses Get a V2G Boost

California School Buses Get a V2G Boost

A grant-funded project in California will install bidirectional chargers supporting nearly two dozen all-electric school buses.


News Apr 18, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell