Electronic Components Features

Maximising safety in advanced battery systems

In advanced battery systems, the quality of the power electronics helps determine the quality of the final product. This is emphasised in the latest battery power management and charging systems that use wide-bandgap semiconductors and improved power topologies. In such advanced electronics, if the safety systems do not work quickly and reliably, the entire battery system can suffer a catastrophic failure that could seriously impact the product and its user.

Designs on electric hybrid cars: the benefits of AMCs

Richard Thompson, Commercial Director of aluminium matrix manufacturer, Alvant, discusses how a new breed of materials could unlock significant improvements in power density and transient response for electric and hybrid vehicles.

Testing to ensure battery integrity

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are a reliable and cost-effective power source, helping to revolutionise technology development.

Cutting-edge electric vehicle battery production using HepcoMotion’s V Guide Systems

Global concern for the environment continues to drive developments in green technology. This is particularly notable in the increase in demand for electrical vehicles. As the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) has increased, the EV battery industry has needed to grow in tandem.

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