This article outlines the system requirements for the Open Compute Project (OCP) Open Rack V3 (ORV3) battery backup unit (BBU). It emphasizes the importance of having an efficient and intelligent BBU ...

Simultaneously increasing the energy and power density of batteries is widely regarded as one of the hurdles preventing EVs from wider acceptance by consumers. Design engineers usually have to ...

Craig has worked in automotive media for nearly 20 years, producing content for publications ranging from Autoline and AutoGuide to Roadshow by CNET and EV Pulse. Aside from writing, he’s also ...

The World’s First Immersion-Cooled 800VBBU Makes Its Debut Alongside Caterham’s All-Electric Concept Car, Project VXING ...

As battery electric vehicle (BEV) ownership becomes more prevalent, addressing critical issues such as range anxiety and thermal management safety is essential. John Albaugh from Elkem Silicones ...

As COVID-19 spread in early 2020, the global shortage of emergency ventilators was one of the biggest concerns. The increasing demand for ventilators meant they would soon be out of supply, so a team ...

Historically, the assembly of the CCS on battery cells has relied on cumbersome methods, including molded plastic trays and foams for positioning. While effective for positioning the cells and ...

A development program looked at multiple combinations of SMC with short glass and carbon fiber — with and without unidirectional (UD) carbon fiber prepreg (the hybrid is often called tailored SMC) to ...

Cost remains one of the biggest challenges of electric vehicles and the single most expensive piece in an EV is the battery, followed by the power electronics module (PEM) and drive units. Electricity ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. An electric vehicle’s fuel comes from its batteries. Those lithium ...