Lithium-ion battery technology has played a significant role in the advancement of electric vehicles and other consumer electronics. As market competition intensifies, manufacturers are striving to achieve higher power densities and production throughput. While lithium-ion technology has matured, electrical shorts can still develop inside the cell after passing production tests due to burrs or particles … Continue reading “Webinar: How to decrease risks of catastrophic failures in EV battery cells (it is not what you think)”
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Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk have been hit with a proposed class action lawsuit filed in federal court in Austin, Texas, accusing the electric vehicle giant of securities fraud tied to its autonomous driving technology — specifically, its much-hyped Robotaxi initiative. The lawsuit was filed Monday night following a turbulent debut of Tesla’s Robotaxi … Continue reading “Tesla, Musk Sued by Shareholders Over Robotaxi Safety Risks”
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Engineers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities in DC fast charging EVSE. In a laboratory, the SwRI team exploited vulnerabilities in the power line communication (PLC) layer that transmits smart-grid data between vehicles and charging equipment, gaining access to network keys and digital addresses on both the charger and the vehicle. The … Continue reading “SwRI finds cybersecurity risks in EV fast charging equipment”