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California Is Going Big on Electric Heavy Duty Trucks

California Is Going Big on Electric Heavy Duty Trucks

A new study shows California not only has lots of electric cars but also has growing numbers of electric trucks and buses.


News Sep 07, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
General Motors, Pilot, EVgo Partner to Build EV Charging Network

General Motors, Pilot, EVgo Partner to Build EV Charging Network

A nationwide DC fast charging network will enable coast-to-coast electric vehicle travel.


News Sep 05, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Featured Facility: Test Lab for Electrical Systems Safety

Featured Facility: Test Lab for Electrical Systems Safety

The electrical engineering specialist Mersen operates a test center on its French facility of Saint-Bonnet-de-Mure, next to Lyon. The company’s…


Supercharging Sensor Technology with TMR and Totem-pole PFC

Supercharging Sensor Technology with TMR and Totem-pole PFC

Most technology nearing 150 years old is ready for a refresh. So it goes with the Hall Effect. Today, these sensors have hit the ceiling of their…


new products Aug 25, 2022 by Tim Kaske
Infineon, II-VI Ink Silicon Carbide Wafer Supply Deal

Infineon, II-VI Ink Silicon Carbide Wafer Supply Deal

II-VI is now supplying the power electronics giant with 150 mm silicon carbide (SiC) substrates for use in electric vehicle (EV) components.


News Aug 23, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Nuuve, MMA Set to Electrify Maritime Industry With Vehicle-to-Grid Technology

Nuuve, MMA Set to Electrify Maritime Industry With Vehicle-to-Grid Technology

Nuuve and MMA are working together to bring vehicle-to-grid technology to the maritime industry.


News Aug 22, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Siemens, MAHLE Team Up on Wireless EV Charging Development

Siemens, MAHLE Team Up on Wireless EV Charging Development

Siemens and MAHLE are partnering to develop wireless inductive charging systems, an emerging alternative to standard plug-in chargers.


News Aug 22, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Saelig Unveils 4-channel 100 MHz Battery-powered Oscilloscope

Saelig Unveils 4-channel 100 MHz Battery-powered Oscilloscope

Aimed at automotive applications, the Micsig SATO1004 is a portable, tablet-style oscilloscope that can operate for five hours on a single charge.


Navitas Acquires GeneSiC Semiconductor For $100 Million

Navitas Acquires GeneSiC Semiconductor For $100 Million

With its purchase of the high-power silicon carbide specialist, Navitas significantly expands its reach into the EV and solar markets.


News Aug 18, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Eliminating Rare Earth Elements in Electric Motors

Eliminating Rare Earth Elements in Electric Motors

Until recently, most electric vehicles have relied on permanent magnets containing rare earth elements. New technologies based on old ideas are now…


News Aug 18, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Full Bridge Gate Drivers: Improving the Driver Experience with Electrification

Full Bridge Gate Drivers: Improving the Driver Experience with Electrification

As automotive systems become increasingly automated and electrified for safety and convenience, the safety, reliability, and longevity of the…


new products Aug 17, 2022 by Dan Jacques
EPC’s New Half-bridge Power Stage IC Handles Up to 35 A

EPC’s New Half-bridge Power Stage IC Handles Up to 35 A

Efficient Power Conversion’s new EPC2302 eGaN IC switches at 1 MHz and boasts a withstand voltage of up to 100 V.


Nikola to Acquire Romeo Power for $144M

Nikola to Acquire Romeo Power for $144M

With its acquisition of the EV battery maker, electric truck manufacturer Nikola will look to produce some of its modules in-house.


News Aug 11, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Introduction to Transportation Electrification Part 2

Introduction to Transportation Electrification Part 2

Read on to learn more about the control and software used in electrified transportation.


Skeleton Technologies, Siemens to Build World’s Largest Supercapacitor Plant

Skeleton Technologies, Siemens to Build World’s Largest Supercapacitor Plant

Skeleton Technologies announced it’s partnering with Siemens to juice its production of “curved graphene” next-gen supercapacitors.


News Aug 04, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Tesla and PG&E are Building California’s Largest Virtual Power Plant

Tesla and PG&E are Building California’s Largest Virtual Power Plant

After an invitation to some 25,000 Powerwall-owning PG&E customers, Tesla and the utility giant will look to build what they say could be the…


News Aug 04, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
DOE Hands GM $2.5B, Ford Makes Flurry of Moves as Race for EV Market Heats Up

DOE Hands GM $2.5B, Ford Makes Flurry of Moves as Race for EV Market Heats Up

A market update on continued acceleration in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, featuring two of the biggest players in the game: GM and Ford.


News Aug 01, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
ZapBatt and Toshiba Build Real Chemistry to Power the Micro-Mobility Movement

ZapBatt and Toshiba Build Real Chemistry to Power the Micro-Mobility Movement

ZapBatt and Toshiba combine their technological expertise to create a more intelligent, safe, and cost-effective battery system for the…


News Jul 29, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Could Lithium-ion Battery Anodes Be Made From Wood?

Could Lithium-ion Battery Anodes Be Made From Wood?

A Swedish battery maker and a Finnish paper company are working together to turn Nordic Forest timber into graphite anode material.


News Jul 29, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
How Everrati is Engineering All-electric Ford GT40 MKIIs

How Everrati is Engineering All-electric Ford GT40 MKIIs

The 2019 startup, with electrified models of classics such as the Porsche 911 and the Land Rover Series IIA already under its belt, has turned its…


News Jul 28, 2022 by Ian Hahn