That’s why it all comes down to a smart Battery Pack and Application. Guru’s or Engineers? There are a lot of guru’s and prophecies about energy storage and battery technology in particular. Publications are often single sided news by emphasizing the benefits of new energy storage technology and not the…
Cooling solutions secure performance and longevity in e-vehicles. Li-ion battery operating temperature plays a decisive role in functionality and especially lifespan in high-performance batteries. Keeping to a constant temperature profile is essential in ensuring long-term performance in EV batteries and stationary energy storage modules. Like people, Li-ion batteries have a…
The European Union and European governments support the adoption of EVs in Europe through recommendations and tax incentives. Being propelled by this, electric vehicles are spreading throughout Europe and with them comes along a variety of networks of different sizes and market coverage forming up the charging infrastructure landscape as…
In 1900, one in three cars on American roads ran on electricity. Then oil began gushing out of Texas. Cost and worries about limited range have kept electric vehicles (EV’s) in a niche ever since. In a decade or so, EV’s will rule the streets once more. And this time…
In June 2019, the UK became the world’s first major economy to put into legislation legally binding targets to reduce carbon and pollutant emissions. However, it is not just this commitment that puts the UK at the forefront of low carbon automotive manufacturing. In 2013 the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC)…
By Eli Wærum Rognerud, Senior Export Advisor at Innovation Norway France As explorers, fishermen and sailors, Norwegians have a long tradition of using renewable energy for transportation. Today Norway is pioneering electric mobility with solutions for smart charging, autonomous driving and zero-emission ships. The transport sector accounts for more than…
As the demand for hybrid and electric vehicles continues to grow, a new generation of efficient, high-performing, reliable and environmentally-responsible electric motors is on the horizon. Axalta headquartered in Basel, Switzerland is a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings with over 70 years of experience as an international…
Efficiency is the motor of electromobility and pushing electric vehicle components as close to their performance limit as possible is the key. Platinum thin-film sensors make this possible. Sensor technology has become a key component in supporting the revolution in electric mobility. Precise sensors, accurate data and reliable controls are…
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is using the transformation in the automotive industry to technologically and structurally advance the company Fundamental technological change in the automotive industry also requires suppliers to have the courage to make far-reaching changes. If they don’t have the courage to do so, they will not succeed in…
We are in the midst of a veritable technological revolution: a switch to battery power. E-Vehicles are the most widely discussed phenomenon, but the same exuberant growth is happening in more mundane fields, such as power tools, lawnmowers and stationary energy storage. Whether a small, hand-held power pack or a…
When we think of future autonomous vehicles, typically an image of some kind of self-driving futuristic pod comes to mind, with a living room/bedroom/home cinema/meeting space – basically a reconfigurable interior setup. We also think of the challenges of navigating today’s complex road systems, with autonomous and human-driven cars all…
Electric and hybrid vehicles must be designed with a holistic mindset to ensure compliance with regulations, safety and customer acceptance. Along with the benefits provided by electric and hybrid vehicle (E&HV) technologies is a new set of challenges that need to be addressed and overcome. Because electric motors are so…
With the rising demand for alternative powertrain technologies, the needs and requirements for high-performance materials for structural battery parts are also increasing. Modified polyphenylene ether (m-PPE) and foamed m-PPE offer promising applications which contribute to the overall efficiency, safety and designability of batteries. Sales of electric vehicles are being increasingly…
For more than a hundred years, the internal combustion engine (ICE) – in all its shapes and forms – has been propelling us across land, sea and air. Now, its long-term future appears bleak given the ever-growing concerns of fossil fuels affecting the environment, more so given their supply is…
International research activities are now the basis for an extensive collaboration with industry. As a national and international network node at the interface of science and industry, Warwick Manufacturing Group enables innovation through its scientific-technological expertise, market experience, tight customer relationships and high-quality research infrastructure. With many years of experience…
More and more automotive manufacturers are concentrating their efforts on electrification. The mega trend e-mobility is in full swing. While the most powerful argument in favor of e-cars is environmental sustainability, they can offer many further benefits. For example, the additional space in the engine compartment opens up potential for…
The high speed of the electric motors used in EV & HEV powertrains requires the use of customised bearings. Ceramic ball bearings are most capable of dealing with all the specific conditions, says Anthony Simonin, EV and HEV Competence Centre Manager at SKF. On the surface, there appears little difference…
Kongsberg is one of the most important industrial cities in Norway with global leading high-tech industry within industries as autonomous systems, space, maritime, subsea, defence, aviation, automotive, energy and logistics. The Kongsberg Municipality has 27 500 residents and 25 000 living in the city of Kongsberg. Kongsberg is a compact city where…
Disruptive Change: From Combustion Engines to E-Motors Julia Wolf (M.A.) Heinzinger Electronic The major trend of electromobility is currently the biggest driver in the automotive industry. It is presenting OEMs and suppliers with tremendous challenges and permanently changing the rules of play in the automotive sector. Suddenly, the combustion engine…
The change to electric powertrains and the increasing importance of autonomous driving imply a variety of new challenges. Thermal management or rather thermal connectivity and cooling of electrical components have an important role to play. While there is a large number of Thermal Interface Materials, the most common solution for…
The Cell, the Battery and Battery Management societies are facing numerous challenges. These challenges span many different disciplines, technologies and applications. Experience indicates that many battery pack and battery management designers and manufacturers overlook the key challenges of material selection for assembly, placement and chemical and thermal protection. This is…
Media-carrying components are essential for electromobility. To validate them for their application, valves and hoses, tubes and housings as well as cooling and heating systems must be tested thoroughly under changing pressure and temperature conditions. For electrical appliances, the added analysis of performance and power consumption over the entire service…
Electrification is a Megatrend, not only for passenger cars and light-duty vehicles but also increasingly for construction equipment, agricultural applications, and logistics. Requirements are very different for working machinery than for passenger cars as utilization time, load rates and charging requirements are significantly more challenging. Here at AKG, we have…
Resistance and laser solutions to solve space and accessibility issues As the use of electric motors in automobile power trains has increased, stator welding has become an established manufacturing process. One interesting example is a system Amada Miyachi Europe supplied for Formula One racing cars that use electrical motors…
Recent megatrends for electrification of propulsion systems, automation of driving tasks, interconnectivity and mobility buying instead of owning automobiles are solutions brought about by the automotive industry in answer to environmental social and political demands as they make use of technological advances like digitalization and internet of things. New passenger…
Jérôme Favero, Head of Automotive Steel Solutions for ArcelorMittal Global R&D: Why e-mobility needs Smart Steels. As automakers are challenged to continuously improve safety and fuel economy, they search for new materials which meet higher standards. For more than 20 years advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) have been helping engineers meet…
Lithium-ion battery packs are becoming increasing commonplace in a wide range of applications including automotive, marine, aerospace, rail and energy storage. However, whilst there have been many advances in lithium-ion cell chemistries in recent years, the design of the Battery Management System (BMS) that ensures the performance and safety of…
A superior technology ensures high power charging in the most convenient and safe way. Super-charged in 15 minutes – how HUBER+SUHNER is accelerating the electric vehicle market Electric vehicles are increasingly becoming the car of choice as more people become environmentally conscious. The sale of electrical vehicles in the US…
Interview with Sytse Zuidema, CEO of NewMotion In the last 10 years the e-mobility market has changed a lot. What were the most important changes for NewMotion in that period? The EV driving experience has improved significantly the past 10 years and so has e-mobility itself. Range anxiety is a…
