The global electric vehicle industry is experiencing rapid growth, driving an urgent demand for power conversion systems that are not only efficient but also highly reliable. Among these, the on-board charger (OBC) is a critical component, tasked with converting alternating current (AC) from various charging infrastructures, residential, commercial, or public, into direct current (DC) suitable … Continue reading “Kikusui’s cutting-edge power testing solutions for battery, power electronics and on-board charger applications”
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Turntide Technologies has announced that its Sierra Echo-S, an EV powered by Turntide axial-flux motor technology, will compete in King of the Hammers 2026 off-road race. The entry is intended to prove out off-road electrification in a race that combines high-speed desert sections with slow, technical rock crawling. The Sierra Echo-S aims to be the … Continue reading “Turntide axial flux motor to power Sierra Echo-S EV in King of the Hammers 2026 off-road race”
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VisIC Technologies, which is developing gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors for EVs, has announced the second closing of its Series B funding, securing $26 million. The round was led by an unnamed global semiconductor company and included participation from automakers Hyundai Motor and Kia. The lead investor’s focus on advancing critical semiconductor technologies complements VisIC’s … Continue reading “Hyundai and Kia invest in VisIC for power semiconductors”
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Rad Power Bikes, one of the most well-known electric bicycle companies in North America, appears to be headed for collapse as troubling signs have continued to stack up. The Seattle, Washington-based company has long been suspected of operating on a skeleton crew after numerous rounds of layoffs have whittled away at its workforce, which once … Continue reading “Rad Power Bikes says it may close down by the end of the year”
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Data centers are creating problems for the congested, overburdened U.S. power grid. One company thinks it can crowdsource the solution. California-based Voltus operates “virtual power plants” across North America, controlling the amount of electricity that participating homes and businesses consume or send to the grid via resources like rooftop solar and batteries. Last month, the … Continue reading “Can crowdsourcing help solve the data-center power crunch?”
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Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Anker is one of the most trusted names in consumer electronics, and has made a massive push into the portable power station business over the last few years. Over the last few weeks, I’ve upgraded all of our home chargers to Anker’s 47-watt wall connectors, … Continue reading “The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station (CleanTechnica Tested)”
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Sennebogen’s new 824 G Electro Battery material handler is being put through its paces at a recycling site in Munich’s Aubing district. And, thanks to its innovative grid-connected/battery system, it never has to stop to recharge! With its emphasis on the recycling of stainless steel, ferroalloys, and superalloys, CRONIMET Alpha’s recycling operations are loud, and … Continue reading “Sennebogen 824 G Electro Battery material handler promises 24/7 power”
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This webinar is dedicated to the simulation of power electronics in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments, with a special focus on the challenges posed by fast-switching semiconductor devices and high switching frequencies in automotive systems. Join us session at our September Virtual Conference, presented by dSpace, to discover how real-time models with nanosecond time steps and PWM … Continue reading “Webinar: Mastering HIL for fast-switching power electronics”
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This webinar will introduce a method for evaluating EV motor efficiency by separating electrical losses using the Hioki PW8001 power analyzer. Focusing on Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) under real operating conditions, the method analyzes copper and iron losses based on fundamental and harmonic power components. It reveals how increased inverter switching frequency leads to … Continue reading “Webinar: Power loss analysis and efficiency mapping for EV motors”
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Watch this webinar, presented by Infineon, to learn about new preconfigured automotive high voltage gate drivers for efficient switching of the latest automotive IGBT, SiC MOSFET, and Si/SiC Fusion power modules. Key takeaways: Gate drivers match the latest IGBT, SiC MOSFET and Fusion switch technologies Developed according to ISO 26262 No configuration required Compact with … Continue reading “Webinar: Easing traction inverter power design with a novel family of pre-configured high voltage gate drivers”