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Why outdoor charging demands specialized battery connectors
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are becoming a preferred power source for off-highway and ground support equipment as industries push toward cleaner, more efficient operations. The first part of this series examined the broader shift away from internal combustion, along with the growing need for durable charging infrastructure in outdoor environments. In this part, we focus on…
How Li-ion batteries are powering the shift in off-highway equipment
As the material handling and ground support equipment sectors embrace lithium-ion batteries and outdoor charging infrastructure, they need battery connectors designed with innovative sealing and thermal management solutions in mind. This is the first part of a two-part article exploring the shift to Li-ion technology and its implications for connector design. The next part will…
Connector provides high power from batteries to loads
The Industrial Battery Connector line from Anderson Power handles up to 450 A, senses its temperature, and provides pins for data communications. The electrification of just about everything means power from batteries must reach loads with ever-increasing power. The Industrial Battery Connector (IBC) line consists of three grades, each with different current ranges that deliver…
Enhancing EV battery lifespan with electrolyte additives
Electrolyte additives can help extend the life of electric vehicle (EV) batteries by stabilizing the electrode-electrolyte interfaces and mitigating the adverse side reactions that cause battery degradation over time. This article focuses on how a few specific electrolyte additives affect the lifespan of EV batteries. Improving battery lifespan with electrolyte additives One primary way electrolyte…
What role do thermal interface materials (TIMs) play in EV battery systems?
Automotive manufacturers rely on thermal interface materials (TIMs) to prevent overheating in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. TIMs improve thermal regulation across traction packs by optimizing heat transfer between key components and supporting effective dissipation. This article discusses where and how TIMs are applied in EV battery packs to enable faster, safer charging, maximize range, and…
Introducing TLM-1550SPM high-power lithium cells
Tadiran Batteries has just introduced TLM-1550SPM high-power AA-size lithium oxide batteries for critical applications. Building on decades of success, Tadiran developed the TLM-1550SPM lithium metal oxide battery as an innovative alternative combining a small footprint, high-power output, high capacity, energy density, on-demand response, extended operating life, and extreme reliability in harsh environments. Key attributes include:…
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How does MBSE work for EV and stationary battery energy storage systems?
Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) is comprehensive. The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) defines MBSE as the “formalized application of modeling to support system requirements, design, analysis, verification, and validation activities beginning in the conceptual design phase and continuing throughout development and later life cycle phases.” It’s especially applicable to complex systems of systems like…
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Battery management system targets robotics, AGV, 2/3-wheeler apps
The new i-BMS Battery Management System from Lithium Balance, acquired by Sensata earlier in the year, is a cell chemistry agnostic, compact, integrated BMS developed for the cost-optimized mass-production of applications up to 60 V, such as two and three-wheelers, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and robotics. The i-BMS is a long-term solution for customers who […]
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What role do thermal interface materials (TIMs) play in EV battery systems?
Automotive manufacturers rely on thermal interface materials (TIMs) to prevent overheating in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. TIMs improve thermal regulation across traction packs by optimizing heat transfer between key components and supporting effective dissipation. This article discusses where and how TIMs are applied in EV battery packs to enable faster, safer charging, maximize range, and…
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How scanning electron microscopy is helping researchers develop better lithium-ion batteries
By Pamela Mansfield, JEOL USA As the market for renewable energy sources and electric vehicles grows, the need for reliable, high-capacity energy storage is increasing too. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) fit the bill in many ways, but plenty of challenges remain ahead, such as understanding their microstructure. This article describes how scanning electron microscopy (SEM) can…
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