Battery materials discovery enhances electric vehicle range and performance
The team tracked the movement of lithium-ion in real-time inside a new battery material, identifying that the irregular movement of these lithium ions could be inhibiting the capacity and performance of the materials. It was previously believed […]
Making Sense of Battery Management System Sensors
Whether it rolls, floats or flies, every electric vehicle needs sensors to monitor current, temperature and voltage. Battery management systems (BMS) are the “brains” responsible for the efficiency, safety and longevity of lithium-ion batteries. The primary role […]
Ford gets F-150 Lightning electric pickup rolling off assembly lines
America’s best-selling vehicle series has officially gone electric. Ford kicked off production of the F-150 Lightning today, becoming the second manufacturer to get an all-electric pickup truck onto American roads, following Rivian. With a starting price just […]
New Battery Enables EV to Travel 752 Miles Without Charging
Our Next Energy Inc. (ONE) recently demonstrated a proof-of-concept battery that enabled an electric car to travel 752 miles without recharging. The vehicle completed a road test across Michigan in late December at an average speed of […]
Tesla Rival NIO Plans to Produce its Own EV Battery Packs to Improve Profitability
Electric vehicle startup NIO Inc, which is emerging as one of Tesla’s biggest competitors in China, plans to produce its own electric vehicle batteries as a way to boost profitability and competitiveness in the growing EV segment. […]
The Key Minerals in an EV Battery
Breaking Down the Key Minerals in an EV BatteryInside practically every electric vehicle (EV) is a lithium-ion battery that depends on several key minerals that help power it. Some minerals make up intricate parts within the cell […]
Leveraging high-performance shunts in high-voltage battery applications for next-gen electric vehicles
High-performance bus bar shunt resistors are helping electric vehicle (EV) designers meet the challenges of the market in new ways. This article reviews the basics of shunt-resistor technology and outlines several recent improvements, including a new metal-injection-molding […]
Shunt Reactors Market to Hit $4.26 Billion by 2025
The “Global Shunt Reactor Market Size by Type (Oil-Immersed and Air-Core Dry), by End-User Industry (Electrical Utilities and Industrial Verticals), by Region and Forecast 2018 to 2025” study provides an elaborative view of historic, present and forecasted […]
How Does Cold Weather Affect Electric Car Battery Life?
A chief concern about electric vehicles (EVs)—right up there with range anxiety and cost—is cold weather. We know the cold takes a toll on EV battery life, but why? Let’s look at what happens to an EV’s […]
Tesla Rival NIO Plans to Produce its Own EV Battery Packs to Improve Profitability
Electric vehicle startup NIO Inc, which is emerging as one of Tesla’s biggest competitors in China, plans to produce its own electric vehicle batteries as a way to boost profitability and competitiveness in the growing EV segment. […]
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