Electric Vehicle

China's plans for domestically sourcing the ICs in its EVs, how public attitudes to green energy may be changing, and some lunar (and Martian) manufacturing technology, dubbed Mason...

Lighter connectors contribute to reduced overall system mass, which is particularly important in weight-sensitive applications such as aircraft, satellites and drones, explains John Brunt. Reducing the weight of connectors and cables in applications such as aerospace, electric vehicles (EVs) and space systems is crucial for enhancing performance, fuel efficiency and overall system reliability. Connectors are generally heavier than other components ...

Distributor TME is offering high power automotive connectors for electric vehicles from Amphenol GEC. There are two ranges: PowerLok G2 are for battery and traction connections at currents up to 300A, voltage up to 1kV, and conductors up to 150mm2.  Mated sealing is to IP67 PowerLok 4.0 G2 are physically smaller and for sensors and actuators at up to 60A, ...

At PCIM in Nuremberg this week, Texas Instruments announced an automotive-qualified LLC controller for light electric vehicle charging, and demonstrated it in a three-stage ac-dc battery charger for electric two-wheelers. (LLC is an inductor-inductor-capacitor topology, see diagram) “But despite the benefits that the LLC topology can offer, including minimal standby power and low audible noise, electric vehicle manufacturers have been ...

Electric vehicle chargers installed in the UK after the end of 2027, along with heat pumps and grid-connected domestic storage batteries, will have to be remotely controllable by power companies. This is according to the UK government’s response to its 2024 public consultation on ‘energy smart appliances’ (ESAs), which has just been published. “The government will, subject to Parliamentary approval, ...

Danfoss Power Solutions has launched a 250kVA 560Vac three-phase mains filter for heavy all-electric vehicles that are powered directly from the grid. “All components are rated for 300Arms. EC-LCL1200B-350 [is] a heavy-duty LCL electric filter specifically designed for off-highway applications,” according to the company. “Applications include drilling equipment, material handling equipment and tethered excavators.” It is suited to both 50 ...

EV and fuel cell vehicle sales grew 25% in 2024 to 16.9 million units, says TrendForce, with China expanding its market share to 67%. In 2025, EV sales are projected to grow by 18%. Tesla retained its top position in BEV (battery EV) sales in 2024, with BYD closely following in second place. SAIC-GM-Wuling saw an impressive 44% YoY growth, ...

Cambridge-based specialist print head maker Xaar has signed-up two Chinese electric vehicle battery companies for its surface-coating technology. “Our work with Omijia and Shifang highlights Xaar’s commitment to advancing the EV industry by addressing critical challenges in battery manufacturing,” said Xaar CEO John Mills (both photos). Xaar is aiming at replacing traditional coating methods such as PET film with inks ...

Nyobolt averting a funding crisis, Philips selling its Xiver MEMS unit, Samsung re-designing its HBM chips, IBM and Global foundries settling their dispute, and TI's in-cabin radar IC for vehicles...

Electric vehicle charger location app company Zapmap has published an analysis of road-side chargers in the UK, which indicates a total of 73,699 at the end of 2024, with more than 20,000 of these installed in the preceding 12 months – a year-on-year increase of 38%. The rate of installation grown from an average of 1,400 chargers a month in ...