The most popular vehicle line in the U.S. now includes a battery-electric pickup truck. Is this the turning point for EVs? Wednesday evening, Ford unveiled its long-awaited battery-electric pickup truck, dubbed the F-150 Lightning. The name harkens back to “the fastest truck in the world,” the Lightning F-150 SVT, which launched in 2002 with a… Read more »
Author: Charged EVs
Thermal management solutions for automotive and MIL/AERO
Sponsored by TTI IoT technology can be a two-edged sword. On the one hand as connectivity is integrated into all forms of smart devices, increased performance is a significant benefit, bringing cloud capabilities directly to the users and devices that need them. On the other, this increased performance together with an ever-shrinking PCB footprint results… Read more »
Why compatible components are a must for liquid cooling systems
Sponsored by CPC As EV charging liquid cooling system designers look for areas to optimize thermal management efficiency, sustainability and reliability, they have started to explore innovative system components. Whether looking at combinations of advanced thermoplastics, metal alloys or engineered fluids, one factor is essential: designers must think holistically. Designers should take into account all… Read more »
Calibrating a motor controller through test
Sponsored by HBK In an electric powertrain the motor, inverter, and gear box need to work together to give the desired performance and experience for the end user. Ideally, these components should be designed to work together, but that is rarely the case, as the parts come from a variety of suppliers. All the components… Read more »
Using active alignment adhesives in LiDAR and optical assemblies (whitepaper)
Sponsored by Dymax Newly developed adhesives for active alignment of camera modules, optical components, and LiDAR assemblies in automotive applications cure rapidly “on demand” upon exposure to UV/LED light. These adhesives can also cure under low-temperature heat (80° C) to accommodate for any shadow areas. The products demonstrate excellent depth of cure, very low shrinkage,… Read more »
Integrated laser welding and stripping system for EV motor manufacturing (Whitepaper)
Sponsored by TRUMPF
This whitepaper provides an overview of laser technology for EV motor manufacturing with proven high-quality results for two production steps of the stator with hairpin design: stripping and welding of the hairpin ends.
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Learn more about vehicle labeling, a required process: critical, government-mandated assets for new vehicles sold in the US
Sponsored by Ancor We all have rules and regulations we need to follow. For manufacturers selling vehicles in the US, there are government-mandated rules and regulations in place for vehicle labeling. These labels contain important vehicle details – make and model, VIN, fuel economy, safety rating, MSRP – that are used by consumers when making… Read more »
Capitalize on the value of EV modules with a scalable grading solution
Sponsored by AMETEK Growth in the adoption of electric vehicles brings new opportunities and challenges. This is dynamic, especially in today’s climate. There are, however, some certainties: Consumers worldwide will continue to seek greener options in alignment with emerging policies. The battery pack represents a large portion of the cost associated with the EV and… Read more »
Today’s EV engineering conference schedule: Thursday, April 22
Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend, and it starts today. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. You can access the… Read more »
Today’s EV engineering conference schedule: Wednesday, April 21
Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend and it starts today. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. You can access the… Read more »
