EVs

Join CUI’s Principal Applications Engineer, Bruce Rose, as he delves deep into the realm of overvoltage categories (OVC). Learn about the different categories, from OVC I to OVC IV, and discover the crucial role they play in various…

The move to EVs creates large amounts of e-waste and environmentally damaging mining. The Lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese shortages could slow the EV transition and rapidly expand mining activities. There’s growing interest in…

According to a recent article by Tom Ozimek in The Epoch Times, a California-based EV company has filed for bankruptcy. Proterra made electric buses and parts for EVs and cited macroeconomic headwinds for its status. It is attempting to…

Researchers led by Nagoya University in Japan successfully applied nanosheet technology to create a dielectric capacitor. This capacitor features the highest energy storage density ever recorded, as well as quick charging time, high output,…

According to a Reuters report, Tesla's EV charging is on a fast track to become a North American standard. So far, automakers Volvo, General Motors, Ford, and Rivian are on board, opting for Tesla's charging design and walking away from the…

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…