EV, Hybrids & Charging Infrastructure

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Motor Expert Shares Tips for Planning a Sustainable Road Trip

Graham Conway, Managing Director of Select Car Leasing

­A recent report has outlined that demand for electric cars is booming, with sales expected to leap 35% in 2023 after a record-breaking 2022.  When it comes to planning long journeys in an electric vehicle, range anxiety amongst drivers has now been replaced by charger anxiety, which is
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Date:
09/18/2023
Global 48 Volt Battery System Market to Reach US $27 Billion by 2031

Market Snapshot

The global 48-volt battery system market is projected to flourish at a CAGR of 27.8% from 2022 to 2031. As per the report published by TMR, a valuation of US $27 billion is anticipated for the market in 2031. As of 2023, the market for 48-volt battery systems is expected to close at US$ 3.7 billion. The increasin
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Date:
09/15/2023
PSDCast – Breaking the Land Speed Record for Electric Motorcycles

CEO of Lightning Motorcycles Corporation, Richard Hatfield

­There’s a very broad spectrum of EVs, some of which don’t get the attention they deserve – like motorcycles. And just recently Lightning Motorcycles Corporation broke the land speed record for electric motorcycles, exceeding 215 mph.
Date:
09/14/2023
GO TO-U and Parkopedia Collaborate to Elevate the EV Charging Experience

Duncan Licence, Chief Product Officer at Parkopedia

­GO TO-U, the pioneering SaaS operating system specialising in EV charging infrastructure management, has entered into cooperation with Parkopedia, the world's leading connected car services provider to elevate the electric vehicle (EV) charging experience. Harnessing the power of advanced data analytics and machin
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Date:
09/14/2023
Melexis Boosts Accuracy of Hall-Effect DC Current Sensing

Melexis Boosts Accuracy of Hall-Effect DC Current Sensing

­Melexis launches the MLX91230, the first product of its third generation of current sensors. This digital solution brings 0.5% accuracy at an affordable price in a compact design. It integrates IVT measurement capability, embeds a microcontroller (MCU) to offload processing from the ECU and benefits from pr
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Date:
09/12/2023
Bel Releases New Second-Gen DC-DC Converter for eMobility

Bel Releases New Second-Gen DC-DC Converter for eMobility

­Bel Fuse Inc announced the release of the Bel Power Solutions 700DNG40-24-8, the second generation 4 kW liquid cooled DC-DC converter. The unit creates DC voltages in hybrid and electric vehicles suitable to power low voltage accessories, replacing a traditional alternator. The new converter is smaller a
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Date:
09/06/2023
Getting The Most Out of EV Batteries

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Figure 1: The key functions of the BMS explained

­Drivers, carmakers, and the supply chain share several ambitions for electric vehicles (EVs) – improving range and battery safety while increasing the battery’s lifespan and reducing maintenance costs. Each of these goals can be achieved with new technology enhancements, secure and reliable connectivity, an
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Date:
09/01/2023
Accelerating High Power Energy Infrastructure Design

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Figure 1: The power, switching frequency, and application use cases of different semiconductor materials (source onsemi)

­Power conversion is an essential function in almost every design, from low-power Internet of Things (IoT) sensors to high-power solar inverters. Trends such as using renewable energy sources and the growth of electric vehicle adoption demand efficient and reliable energy conversion. This article highlights so
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Date:
09/01/2023
Importance of On-site EV Charger Testing

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Figure 1: Megger EVCC300 Electric Vehicle Charger Checker

­The adoption of electric vehicles is a megatrend globally and especially in the USA. Massive federal, state, and private investments are driving an exponential increase in the network of chargers across the U.S. This is causing a significant impact on the existing electrical grid and a greater demand on electricity ge
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Date:
09/01/2023