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New EV Inductive Resolver IC Claims to Be “Immune to Stray Magnetic Fields”

Though there are a bunch of sensor options for position sensing, Melexis' newest positional sensor IC for electric vehicles claims higher accuracy thanks to improved noise immunity.

December 20, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Axial-flux Designs Rev Up the Future of Electric Motors

While electric motors have primarily hinged on radial motor technology over the past 50 years, axial-flux designs are now surging ahead.

August 11, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Scaling Scarcity: The Risk of Neo Magnet Shortage in EVs

There is no real substitute for neo magnets. For mass-scale manufacturing of EVs under quota dictations, the shortage could affect EE resources.

May 22, 2021 by Biljana Ognenova

Learning From the Past: EV High Power Density Trends

With EVs being a hot topic recently, what trending designs were used in the past could be learned from? Oak Ridge National Laboratory aims to do just that through its benchmarking project.

May 20, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar

As EVs Heat Up, Can Thermal Management Systems Cool Them Down?

Managing heat in EVs is no simple task. With materials research and heat-resistant power electronics, however, thermal management systems are slowly advancing EV adoption.

March 24, 2021 by Nicholas St. John

Since Three-Phase Motors Mean Triple the Components, TI Banks on Integration

Texas Instruments claims its highly-integrated BLDC motor driver can reduce PCB area by as much as 30%—a possible catalyst for speeding mild-hybrid EV adoption.

February 22, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Simplifying EV Power Design by Overcoming the Gate Driver Power Challenge

Power conversion systems in EVs follow the half-bridge configuration. This article explores the IGBT half-bridge design of a high-voltage side (output stage) of the gate driver.

February 16, 2021 by Charlie Ice, Silicon Labs

Infineon Technologies TLE9012AQU Battery Monitoring & Balancing IC | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

October 15, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

Precisely Capture Servo Motor Position Using a High-Speed Simultaneous Sampling ADC

Autonomous drones and robots utilize small motors. These fast-spinning mini motors require miniature encoders and IC package sizes. This article shows how an optical sinusoidal encoder provides a higher resolution and increased speeds with a 2x3 mm dual simultaneous-sampling SAR-ADC.

August 11, 2020 by Bonnie Baker, Maxim Integrated

Electric Bicycles Are at Their Peak. How Are They Designed?

What must e-bike designers consider in building these "green" modes of transportation? Motor power, range, motor type, and more.

July 21, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar

Motorizing the IoT With Battery-powered Stepper Motors

This article looks at how stepper motors work well in IoT-oriented tasks such as positioning security cameras and remote sensors or actuating air vents, valves, and window covers. 

July 14, 2020 by Bernhard Dwersteg, TRINAMIC Motion Control

A New Method to Generate Data for Training Autonomous Vehicles

Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed a new technique for generating more data, which could be used to train autonomous vehicles tracking systems more efficiently.

June 29, 2020 by Luke James

Improving Fuel Cell Efficiency Through Machine Learning Techniques

Better fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries will be made possible by greater knowledge of electrode microstructure.

June 27, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

University at Buffalo Engineers Develop A Transistor That Can Handle 8,000 Volts

The gallium oxide-based MOSFET, which is about as thin as a single sheet of paper, could help make large and bulky batteries and power systems, such as those used in electric vehicles, smaller.

June 23, 2020 by Luke James

Newfound Lightweight Supercapacitor Materials Help Extend Battery Life for Mobile Electronic Devices

Advanced research into lighter, more durable materials with better energy conversion and mechanical properties means big things for drones, electric vehicles, and the military.

June 19, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons

Using Machine Learning to Gauge Consumer Perspectives of the Existing EV Charging Network

A new study from a research team in Georgia reports the use of machine learning techniques to provide the “best insight yet” into the attitudes of electric vehicle drivers about the existing charging network.

June 17, 2020 by Luke James

China’s Largest EV Battery Manufacturer Announces Million Mile Power Pack That Lasts 16 Years

A Chinese battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. (CATL), located in Nigde, China has developed a power pack that can allow electric vehicles (EV) to travel 1.24 million miles, lasting a total of 16 years.

June 14, 2020 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

China Issues Mandatory Standards for Electric Vechicles and Their Batteries

Initially set for January 1, 2020, the Chinese government issued three national standards on safety requirements for electronic vehicles and their batteries.

June 10, 2020 by Luke James

A Fast-Charging Supercapacitor Technology to Revolutionize Energy Use in EVs

Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed a new “ground-breaking” supercapacitor technology and claim that it brings the world a “step closer” to clean energy storage.

May 23, 2020 by Luke James

Stanford Researchers Demonstrate A Method for Recharging Electric Vehicles While Driving

The engineers claim that their method, which uses magnetism, represents a big step towards making it practical for electric vehicles to recharge as they trundle along roads and highways.

May 13, 2020 by Luke James