Melexis unveils the MLX91235, a new current sensor that eliminates the need for a ferromagnetic core. The MLX91235 expands Melexis’ portfolio, enabling the measurement of larger currents flowing through external primary conductors like PCB traces and busbars. It supports automotive and alternative mobility applications like inverters, battery management systems (BMSs), and low-voltage DC-DC converters. Power […]
How are EV wiring harnesses different?
Wiring harnesses, sometimes called cable assemblies or cable looms, are used in every corner of the electronics industry, including consumer appliances, commercial devices, robotics and industrial systems, computers and servers, telecommunications equipment, medical systems, aerospace platforms, and of course, trucks and automobiles. However, the wiring harnesses used in electric vehicles (EVs) are among the most […]
ZEEKR collaborates with Southco for automotive interior solutions
ZEEKR is a new electric vehicle (EV) brand from Geely, a Chinese automotive company. Founded in 2021 in Ningbo, China, ZEEKR provides intelligent premium electric vehicles through new technologies and solutions. As a newly developed automotive maker, ZEEKR aims to create synergy between human and machine, striking a delicate balance between aesthetics and technology. ZEEKR…
Bosch Rexroth demonstrating comprehensive manufacturing solutions at the NA Battery Show
Bosch Rexroth will exhibit a diverse portfolio of factory automation solutions for battery and EV manufacturing in booth 3416 at the NA Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, taking place at Huntington Place in Detroit from October 7-10. Among the technology that will be seen at Bosch Rexroth’s booth will be its…
Southco securing EV charging and grid battery storage infrastructure
Battery storage systems and electric vehicle charging units are rapidly being woven into the infrastructure of today’s world. EV charging stations are being installed in many locations, including parking lots and garages, and renewable wind and solar power systems are driving the growth of industrial-sized grid battery storage systems to capture excess energy and make…
Automation for North American EV battery production
By 2028, the 40-plus electric vehicle (EV) battery-manufacturing sites in the U.S. could annually output product capable of 1,037 GWh … tracking to increase by twentyfold from the size of the industry just a few years ago, according to the U.S. Dept. of Energy. One geographical corridor running from Michigan to Alabama currently dominates the industry,…
Siemens Digital Industries and Voltaiq optimize battery manufacturing
Siemens Digital Industries Software and Voltaiq combine their strengths to offer unparalleled capabilities for battery manufacturing-focused companies. This collaboration aims to bring together the production-proven capabilities of both Siemens’ Insights Hub and Voltaiq’s Enterprise Battery Intelligence (EBI), customers can gain access to unparalleled capability specific to battery-domain companies to help rapidly scale operations smoothly, from…
Thinking outside the bus
I love learning about engineering colleagues who are innovating in new ways — people who are rethinking problems that seem to be up against the proverbial brick wall. Take the current issues with renewable energy. While strides have been made in many areas of solar and wind, the daily (or hourly) variability of these technologies…
What impact will EVs have on vehicle architecture?
By Jody Muelaner A vehicle’s architecture describes its key elements, especially how they are laid out and connected to each other. Traditionally, the focus has been on the mechanical architecture; the chassis and frame, powertrain, body, fuel system, and interior layout. Early electric vehicles (EVs) changed internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle architecture as little as…
Taking the electric leap
According to AAPEX, adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the U.S. has increased substantially in recent years — they accounted for 6% of new vehicle registrations in 2022 and are forecast to reach 56% of vehicles sold in 2035 and 81% in 2045. This would translate to 19% of the U.S. fleet being BEVs…
Unrealistic expectations for PHEVs
Teschler on Topic Leland Teschler • Executive Editor [email protected] On Twitter @ DW_LeeTeschler The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, recently convened in Scotland. Perhaps unsurprising to cynics, soon after COP26 came an analysis from the Washington Post that found a significant gap between the amount of greenhouse gases countries say…
How precision metrology is putting electric vehicles in gear
Not only are electric vehicles (EVs) more prevalent on the roads, but many automotive companies are announcing plans for EVs to dominate their product portfolios. As the shift from internal combustion (IC) to electric continues, the number of drivetrain components will dramatically lessen. So how does that impact the gear components necessary to convert the…
RFID comes to electric vehicles
RFID tags will play a role in fielding the next generation of vehicles having electric powertrains. Frank Linti • Schreiner LogiData Many suppliers to OEMs must incorporate RFID-compatible labels on components they provide, especially in prototype construction. This is especially true for RFID labels on automotive OEM components. But OEMs sometimes have trouble using these…
Additive manufacturing helps create a sustainable electric vehicle
The Centre for Product and Process Development (ZPP) of ZHAW in Zurich specializes in innovative product development in mechanical engineering. Research focuses on innovative methods, tools and procedures for an efficient product development process. Through a combination of interdisciplinary technical and industry knowledge the economic feasibility of product ideas and visions can be clarified early. […]
SKF showcases advanced bearing technology for electric vehicles
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) are poised to increase dramatically. According to a recent report from IHS Market, these vehicles will account for more than 30% of new cars sold in key markets by 2040 – up from just 1% in 2016. Anthony Simonin, EV and HEV Competence Centre Manager at SKF, said: “In order […]