“The time is right for Electric Cars – In fact, the time is critical” - Carlos Ghosn CEO, Renault
With the whole world focusing on renewable energy and sustainability, electric cars are widely accepted as the cars of our future. This section is completely dedicated to Electric vehicles, it contains basic electric vehicle projects, latest news, and articles on the important elements of an electric vehicle like Batteries, Battery Management System (BMS), Wireless Charging, Charging Stations etc.. It also provides latest news on Automobile components to keep the readers updated on recent technology trends in Electric Vehicles.
Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced an AUTOSAR-compliant complex device driver (CDD) software module for designers of automotive battery management systems (BMS) in electric vehicles (EVs). The new ISL78714 CDD software follows ISO26262 ASIL D development processes and is designed to work with the BMS reference design hardware kit, which…
In this article, we will be learning about the features and working of a 3S 6A lithium Battery Management System or BMS along with checking out the components and the circuitry of this module. Furthermore, we have done complete reverse engineering of the module by removing all the components from the PCB and measuring all the PCB traces with the multimeter. For…
The mileage and performance of an Electric Vehicle depends on the capacity and efficiency of its Battery Pack. To maintain the battery pack in full health is the responsibility of the Battery Management System (BMS). A BMS is a sophisticated unit in an EV which does a lot of activity like monitoring the cells, balancing them and even protecting them from…
Texas Instruments has introduced a new portfolio of solid-state relays, including automotive-qualified isolated drivers and switches, that deliver industry-leading reliability to help make electric vehicles (EVs) safer. These new isolated solid-state relays also provide the smallest solution size while reducing the bill-of-materials (BOM) cost of…
This comprehensive BMS circuit diagram guide explains the features and working of a 4S 40A Battery Management System (BMS) commonly used with 18650 Li-ion cells. We'll explore the complete BMS circuit for lithium-ion battery applications, including detailed schematics, component analysis, and protection mechanisms. This lithium battery BMS circuit diagram breakdown includes…
Infineon Technologies AG has introduced a new family of battery management ICs that enables an optimized solution for battery cell monitoring and balancing. Combining excellent measurement performance with the highest application robustness, these new battery management ICs are suitable for a wide range of industrial, consumer, and automotive…
Cells have been used for storing energy from time immemorial, from a Baghdad battery, which dates back to 250BC to newer technology such as a hydrogen fuel cell, that just gives water as a byproduct, batteries have come a long way. A group of cells when connected together is called a battery.
Batteries are touted as the future of energy…
STMicroelectronics has launched the new L9908 integrated automotive three-phase gate driver unit that operates in 12V, 24V, or 48V systems and has flexible input and output channels to fulfill numerous applications in conventional and hybrid/electric vehicles. Designed for controlling 6 N-channel FETs for brushless motors in automotive applications, this device includes SPI-…
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc has extended its TNPV e3 series of Automotive Grade high voltage thin film flat chip resistors with a new TNPV0805 e3 resistor that is available in the compact 0805 case size to combine high operating voltages to 450 V with a tight tolerance of ± 0.1 % and low TCR down to ± 10 ppm/K. Typical applications…
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has announced the new AEC-Q200 qualified charging resistor HRHA that features hybrid wirewound technology and will serve as a pre-charge and discharge resistor in inverters and converters for electric (EV), hybrid electric (HEV), and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). With a high operating temperature range up to +250°C, offers high…
ROHM Semiconductor has announced that Lucid will be using its silicon carbide metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (SiC MOSFET) in the ground-breaking Lucid Air that is a state-of-the-art luxury sedan with a California-inspired design underpinned by race-proven technology. The Wunderbox which is the main on-board charging unit in the Lucid Air integrates a…
Renesas Electronics Corporation has announced the new R-Car V4H system on chip (SoC) that achieves deep learning performance of up to 34 TOPS, enabling high-speed image recognition and processing of surrounding objects by automotive cameras, radar, and lidar. Designed for central processing in advanced driver-assistance (ADAS) and automated driving (AD) solutions, this…
