Charged electric vehicles | Scout Motors is confident it will win the right to sell electric vehicles directly to customers
In early 2010, Tesla took a few bricks out of the sales wall that separates automakers from consumers in the US market. Could this wall come down one day soon? The agency model, where athleisure-clad salespeople perform the high-low, “let me see what we can do” ballroom dance, has been an anachronism since consumers became […]
Charged electric vehicles | How to Design a Wireless Charging System for Electric Vehicles: Technical Considerations and Components Needed
Get rid of the plug! Make wireless charging for electric vehicles a reality now! Unique components ensure safety, efficiency and reliability. Imagine an EV charging experience that’s as seamless and simple as parking your car – just “park, charge, go.” For the end user, the appeal is clear: No more heavy cables No fumbling with […]
Charged electric vehicles | Smiths Interconnect delivers 90% greater power transfer with Hypertac Green Connect
Sponsored by TTI. The innovative eco-friendly connection is designed to reduce power loss providing up to 90% greater power transfer. Smiths Interconnect, a leading provider of technologically differentiated electronic components, subsystems and microwave, optical and radio frequency products, today announced the introduction of Hypertac Green ConnectTM, a new high-power lead- and beryllium-free interconnect technology, to […]
Charged electric vehicles | Ampere and STMicroelectronics collaborate on power and cooling systems for electric motors
Electric car maker Ampere, formed by Renault and STMicroelectronics, has announced an agreement starting in 2026 between the two companies on the supply of silicon carbide (SiC) power modules as part of their collaboration on the Powerbox Ampere electric power inverter. The power box is designed to achieve the best performance-to-size ratio across the Ampere […]
Charged electric vehicles | Proving the commercial viability of electric vehicle fleets (webinar)
Why fleet electrification makes economic sense and how to transition to electric vehicles for long-term success: Webinar, December 11, 2024, 12:30 p.m. ET Whether you’re thinking about electrifying your fleet or already have some electric vehicles on the road, this session is for you. We’ll challenge current models and processes around EV charging, offering new […]
Charged electric vehicles | Designing safer battery management systems using HIL simulation tools: white paper
Sponsored by Chroma. Improving the efficiency and safety of electric vehicles depends on an effective battery management system (BMS). For BMS in cars, it is important to note that the battery pack is not directly connected to the engine. Instead, it interacts through relays and fuses. Any interruption or abnormal connection between these components can […]
Charged electric vehicles | Video: Advanced conveyor systems for battery manufacturing
At this year’s Battery Show, Dorner and Garvey Corporation showcased the future of material handling solutions for electric vehicle and battery manufacturers. Dave Giffels, director of business development at Dorner, and Jacob Garvey of Garvey Corporation shared innovative systems aimed at enhancing efficiency and productivity in the growing electric vehicle industry. These advanced conveyor and […]
Charged electric vehicles | What’s in a name? Mercedes-Benz announces new naming agreements for electric vehicles
“What’s in a name? What we call a rose by any other name would smell as good.” These words, spoken by Juliet in Shakespeare’s great tragedy Romeo and Juliet, imply that names are meaningless. But don’t tell a product manager that, especially an automobile industry manager. Car names follow trends in culture and history, for […]
A man has been charged after an electrician found possible pipe bombs in a Pocatello apartment
POCATELLO — A Pocatello man was arrested after police got information about possible explosives and suspicious firearms inside his apartment. Cade Graber, 39, was charged with felony unlawful possession of destructive devices or bombs. According to the criminal complaint, Graber “knowingly, intentionally, or negligently possessed or controlled a bomb or destructive device.” The Pocatello Police […]
Electric Vehicles Charged | EV Connect and BlueSnap Integration for EV Charging Payment Processing
EV Connect, a charging software provider, has partnered with Massachusetts-based payment orchestration platform BlueSnap to offer simplified payment processing services for electric vehicle charging. Integration with BlueSnap is available to charging point operators and charging networks through EV Connect’s white label services or API platform. The integration is designed to simplify the integration and implementation […]