EVs

ROHM Semiconductor and Vitesco Technologies just penned a long-term silicon carbide (SiC) supply partnership worth over one billion U.S. dollars. The partnership will run from 2024 through 2030. Under the terms of the agreement, Vitesco…

In 2024, if you implement Tesla's EV charging connector, you can charge GM and Ford's electric vehicles at many of Tesla's charging stations. The industry will likely follow suit—a significant victory for Tesla with a new and guaranteed…

EV charging and maintenance are top concerns for potential U.S. consumers of electric vehicles (EVs). Verra Mobility released a new report, "The State of EVs, 2023 Report on Smart Mobility," covering consumer perceptions of EVs. They polled…

A Southwest Research Institute team created a mechanical testing device that analyzes fluids and lubricants formulated for electric vehicles. The team modified a commercial tribology testing device, enabling it to evaluate the impact of…

The efficiency of the EV’s powertrain—the electric motor, transmission, and battery—directly affects the vehicle's overall efficiency. When efficiency is improved, less energy stored in the battery is lost upon acceleration, improving…

Volkswagen Group Technology unveiled pending electric car innovations in batteries, charging, and electronic components, with a focus on the electric drive system of the future. In addition to batteries and electric motors, Volkswagen is…

Any relatively new technology is bound to manifest unexpected issues. Some of these issues can be foreseen and predicted; in these cases, rigorous testing should occur to ensure that performance is not hindered. But technology is no longer…

by Jon Gabay, engineer We are so manipulated in our society. Others dictate the technologies we will use and depend on without regard to ramifications. Poor planning and hip-shot reactions lead to wasted time and money, and the goals…

Vietnam’s first global EV maker, VinFast, and Renesas Electronics Corporation announced that the two companies are expanding their collaboration agreement to include automotive technology—development of electric vehicles (EVs) and delivery…

Charging your EV in the evening or overnight? A new Stanford study says we're doing it wrong. The study focused on the western United States but can work with an array of populations. They published their findings in Nature Energy.…