Electric vehicles

There is no denying that silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs are the story of the next decade for electric vehicle power electronics. The material improves powertrain efficiency (EV range), operates at higher voltages for faster charging, and creates new materials opportunities, such as Ag or Cu sintering, as power densities and operational temperatures increase.

A mobile alternative to stationary Level 2 chargers, mobile EV chargers are battery-powered — providing rapid DC charging without the need for complex and costly electrical infrastructure. IDTechEx noticed this emerging segment of chargers on display at various events globally and noticed many new hardware manufacturers exhibiting their own portable solutions. This also introduces a new business model — infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) — which caters to grid constraint urban areas where demand for fast charging exists. This premium article benchmarks the products currently on the market and provides an outlook for their demand.

Thursday 13 July 2023 - Electric Motors for EVs: Technology, Material, and Market Evolution. Current market landscape for electric motor technologies; Market drivers behind alternative materials; Methods to reduce or eliminate rare earths for both magnet free and permanent magnet motor designs; An update on the market progress of emerging motor technologies including axial flux, in-wheel, and modern switched reluctance motors; An outlook for the future of the electric motor technology

Technotrans develops liquid cooling solutions for DC fast charging stations. IDTechEx spoke to its head of technical sales at Battery Show EU 2023 to learn more about thermal management of DC fast chargers.

Consumers favour Tesla's NACS-based Supercharging network because the company has more DC fast chargers deployed, is ideally situated on popular driving routes, and the NACS plug is more straightforward for consumers to use. With five major automakers already committed to switching from CCS to NACS and SAE now working on standards, the pressure is on for other automakers to switch to Tesla's connector and network. This premium article investigates the NACS connector in detail and outlines the industry developments since NACS adoption has gone mainstream in the US - it's hard to imagine EVs with the CCS port being more than a small fraction of the US auto market in the medium term.

This premium article discusses high voltage cables for electric vehicles, including classifications, standards, and insulation.

The success of electric vehicles in the construction industry will largely be determined by battery prices being low enough that the total cost of ownership is cheaper than diesel alternatives.

Basquevolt are an early stage cell manufacturer aiming to commercialise their solid-state cells.

Automatica is a prominent trade show dedicated to robotics and automation. In 2023, IDTechEx participated in Automatica and engaged with leading players in the robotics, sensor, and automation industries to stay abreast of their latest developments and technologies.Through their presence at Automatica, IDTechEx sought to delve into these specific topics and provide detailed insights and analysis in this article.

This premium article discusses large electric loaders in construction, including motor and battery sizing for electric motors, double gun charging for the large battery packs, and OEM examples including seven from China.

Hybrid, or dual-chemistry, battery packs, can help to overcome the limitations of a given battery chemistry or technology. This premium article will cover the concept and developments of dual-chemistry battery packs.

Preito Battery are a US company developing solid-state, 3D Li-ion cells.

X2F is a technology company based in Colorado, US. It has developed an alternative method of processing polymers that enables the use of highly filled polymers that would not be possible with traditional processing methods such as injection molding.

Innovation roadmap for battery and fuel cells for trains.

This premium article provides an update on the latest news and trends within mobile robotics.

This premium article discusses electric motors in micromobility.

This premium article discusses traction integrated charging, including how it can reduce the cost and burden of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and why every new third-generation EV launched lately has come equipped with it.

In this complimentary whitepaper, Dr Tess Skyrme outlines the specific applications for quantum computing within the automotive industry.

Innovation roadmap for wireless coil designs for charging electric vehicles (EVs).

The Electric & Hybrid Marine conference, held in Amsterdam, is one of the largest conferences in the world dedicated to promoting low carbon technologies for the maritime sector. In this premium article, IDTechEx presents the highlights and trends from the 2023 conference sessions and expo.