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Yancho Todorov, Senior Scientist and coordinator of the project at VTT

Research and Innovation Project Prepares Megawatt Charging Solutions for EU-Wide Heavy-Duty Transport

A groundbreaking innovation initiative led by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is set to revolutionise battery electric truck charging. The project features real-life demonstrations of charging hubs to accelerate the electrification of heavy-duty transport. The aim is to establish a comprehensive Eu

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Date:

06/09/2025

Randy MacEwen, President and CEO of Ballard Power Systems

Ballard Announces 1.5 MW Fuel Cell Engine Order for Sierra Northern Railway

Ballard Power Systems announced the signing of a new supply agreement with California-based rail operator Sierra Northern Railway for the supply of 1.5 MW of fuel cell engines, expected to be delivered in 2025. As part of Sierra Northern Railway's efforts to decarbonize its operations across California, 1

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Date:

06/06/2025

Customers working with Infineon’s AURIX™ TC3x/TC4x automotive microcontrollers can now use a complete HIL simulation and test solution using Typhoons HIL simulator.

Infineon Collaborates with Typhoon HIL to Accelerate Development of xEV Power Electronic Systems using Real-Time Hardware-in-the-loop Platform

Infineon Technologies AG announced a collaboration with Typhoon HIL, a leading provider of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation solutions, to provide automotive engineering teams with a fully-integrated, real-time development and test environment for key elements of xEV powertrain systems. Customers working wi

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Date:

06/05/2025

Patrick Wadden, the Global VP of Vicor's Automotive Business Unit

PSDcast – Active Suspension Systems in Electric Vehicles

One of the more interesting trends to emerge in the automotive landscape is the broader availability of active suspension systems. While the idea, itself, was tossed around as far back as the 1950s, it didn’t become a thing until 80’s, though it was cost-prohibitive. And even today, being able to ad

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Date:

06/04/2025

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Figure 1: Residential EV charger

EV Charging Levels from Residential to Commercial

Wayne Liang, senior segment manager at Microchip Technology’s E-Mobility business

The arrival of electric vehicles (EVs) has ushered in a revolution in the automotive industry with a fundamental shift toward sustainability and a reduced carbon footprint. At the center of this transformation lies an intricate network of chargers, a critical infrastructure that defines the usability and practicality of

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Date:

06/01/2025

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Self-Driving Growing Pains

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Who could’ve ever guessed that the eternal negligence of motorists crossed with an imperfect – and occasionally over-hyped – technology would cause problems? If you’re surprised that “driver assistance” tech has contributed to a growing number of accidents, then welcome to planet Earth! And the auton

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Date:

06/01/2025