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Nvidia, Qualcomm, Hyperbat to Design EV Batteries in VR

Nvidia, Qualcomm, Hyperbat to Design EV Batteries in VR

U.K.-based battery manufacturer Hyperbat developed an extended reality experience using VR and 5G to create a virtual workspace for engineers…


News Jun 21, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Here Are the Key Takeaways From the IEA’s Global EV Outlook 2022

Here Are the Key Takeaways From the IEA’s Global EV Outlook 2022

Electric vehicle sales doubled, skyrocketing materials prices threaten to slow growth amidst bottlenecks, and existing grids should suffice through…


News Jun 20, 2022 by Ian Hahn
ROHM Establishes Global Application Center in India

ROHM Establishes Global Application Center in India

The company is expanding its state-of-the-art lab to cater to power applications of more than 10kW, and will hire dozens of local power electronics…


News Jun 17, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
Hydrogen is Starting to Explode, in the Good Way 

Hydrogen is Starting to Explode, in the Good Way 

With billions in investment pouring into hydrogen technology, from the DOE to Toyota to a new facility near Las Vegas, we take a dive into the…


News Jun 16, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
Ford Recalls All Mustang Mach-E Models For Battery Contactor Issue

Ford Recalls All Mustang Mach-E Models For Battery Contactor Issue

Ford has recalled nearly 49,000 of its 2021-22 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles that might not start or could lose power while driving. 


News Jun 16, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Tesla, Stellantis, Graphex Group Secure Key EV Battery Materials

Tesla, Stellantis, Graphex Group Secure Key EV Battery Materials

With the demand for battery-critical materials growing exponentially, automakers and mid-stream processors alike are racing to ink deals with…


News Jun 14, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Bourns Introduces New High Current, Shielded Power Inductors

Bourns Introduces New High Current, Shielded Power Inductors

The miniature AEC-Q200 compliant components feature high rated current, low magnetic field radiation, and a wide operating temperature range.


Atop a Volcano, Volkswagen EV Hits World Record for Altitude

Atop a Volcano, Volkswagen EV Hits World Record for Altitude

At 19,000 feet above sea level on the Uturuncu volcano in Bolivia, Volkswagen’s ID.4 GTX electric vehicle landed the Guinness World Record for EV…


News Jun 10, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Vishay’s New Voltage Suppressors Feature 3 kW Surge Capacity

Vishay’s New Voltage Suppressors Feature 3 kW Surge Capacity

With leakage currents as low as 1 µA, the company’s fresh transient voltage suppressors (TVS) offer minimum breakdown voltages covering a range…


Toyota Releases Home Energy Storage System

Toyota Releases Home Energy Storage System

Toyota Motor Corporation has released a home energy storage system that can utilize energy from electric vehicles to power homes in the event of a…


News Jun 09, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Allegro to Acquire Heyday Integrated Circuits, Expand EV Reach

Allegro to Acquire Heyday Integrated Circuits, Expand EV Reach

The move bolsters and diversifies Allegro’s extant portfolio of voltage, current and power sensors, as well as drivers.


News Jun 08, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
Drive Safe: Isolated Gate Drivers for High-Power Applications

Drive Safe: Isolated Gate Drivers for High-Power Applications

New technological and market trends are constantly pushing for smaller solutions with higher power capabilities. The advancement of electric…


NIC Components Introduces New Automotive-grade Capacitors

NIC Components Introduces New Automotive-grade Capacitors

The new surface-mounted, AEC-Q200 qualified hybrid devices are aluminum electrolytic, and feature high capacitances in a smaller PCB footprint.


Stellantis and Samsung SDI to Build $2.5B Li-ion Battery Facility

Stellantis and Samsung SDI to Build $2.5B Li-ion Battery Facility

At a new plant in Indiana, Stellantis will work with Samsung SDI to produce lithium-ion battery cells and modules for its growing EV lineup.


News Jun 03, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
GaN vs Silicon Smackdown

GaN vs Silicon Smackdown

One way to tell when a new technology has passed the tipping point of adoption is by the voices advocating the status quo. The more conservative…


Predicting Battery Life Using Machine Learning

Predicting Battery Life Using Machine Learning

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory used a Machine Learning tool to accurately predict the number of cycles at which a battery performs.


News Jun 02, 2022 by Ahmad Ezzeddine
Lightweight Motor Technology Helps Electric Vehicles Travel Farther

Lightweight Motor Technology Helps Electric Vehicles Travel Farther

New electric motor tech from Infinitum Electric is 50% lighter and smaller than traditional motors and can extend the range of EVs and other…


News Jun 02, 2022 by Mike Falter
Europe’s Largest EV Battery Recycling Plant Begins Operation

Europe’s Largest EV Battery Recycling Plant Begins Operation

The facility, a joint venture between the Swedish lithium-ion manufacturer Northvolt and Norwegian aluminum giant Hydro, has enough capacity to…


News May 31, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Retrofit of a Superstar for More Sustainability and Performance: The EconoDUAL 3 Black Series

Retrofit of a Superstar for More Sustainability and Performance: The EconoDUAL 3 Black Series

The Infineon EconoDUAL™ 3 (ED3) has been in use since 2005 in key applications such as general-purpose drives (GPD), electric buses and trucks,…


PCB Design Tips and Challenges

PCB Design Tips and Challenges

The challenges involved in designing high-current and high-voltage circuits are quite complex. Learn more PCB design tips in this article from…