NXP Semiconductors has announced the MC33777, a battery junction box integrated circuit (IC) that combines sense, think, and act capabilities for battery management systems. The MC33777 integrates pack-level functions into a single device, which differs from conventional solutions that use multiple discrete components, external actuators, and processing support. The MC33777 IC monitors battery current and…

Many automotive manufacturers classify new cars and trucks as software-defined vehicles (SDVs). As SDVs by design, electric vehicles (EVs) optimize vital systems and functions with sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities. This article discusses AI’s crucial role in EVs, from smart charging and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to predictive maintenance and…

KYOCERA AVX expanded its robust and extremely user-friendly 9155-800 Series vertical-mate, 2.0mm-pitch battery connectors with the addition of new seven- and eight-position models to satisfy customer demand for higher signal and current capabilities. These new additions also further expand its 9155 family of battery connectors, which already offered the broadest selection of standard battery connectors…

A digital battery passport provides easy access to structured, reliable, and complete information about the battery. This fresh initiative in the US lithium battery landscape aims to simplify consumers’ choice and use of batteries. The US government agencies are working on battery passport requirements, centralizing battery specifications and pertinent details, making it user-friendly for the…

XING Mobility has announced the official release of its IMMERSIOTM Cell-to-Pack (CTP) product at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany. This innovative battery pack, which features high energy density and exceptional heat dissipation and safety features, will be presented for the first time to the global audience at the event. XING’s IMMERSIO CTP Solution…

Battery testing enables vehicle manufacturers, owners, and researchers to make informed decisions, optimize vehicle performance, and enhance overall user experience. Demand for electric vehicles is amping up. Every one of these vehicles needs large batteries, and the industry is responding by building plants. Energy.gov forecasts that by 2030 electric vehicle battery manufacturing capacity in North…

Nexperia has just introduced the NBM7100 and NBM5100, revolutionary new types of battery life boosting ICs designed to extend the life of a typical non-rechargeable lithium coin cell battery by up to 10x compared to competing solutions while also increasing its peak output current capability by up to 25x compared to what a typical coin…

Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is often touted as one key to a more sustainable energy infrastructure. Like other areas where technology strongly impinges on economic and social interactions, however, the reality is complex and nuanced. Battery chargers can be a particularly daunting technical problem when implementing V2G. The charger must be bidirectional and offer high efficiency.…

Liquid metal batteries are being developed primarily for battery energy storage system (BESS) systems but may find future applications in electric vehicles (EVs) and wearables and portable devices. The first commercial BESS using a liquid metal battery is expected to become operational soon, but the longer-term outlook for large-scale market penetration remains cloudy. The first…

By JD DiGiacomandrea, Green Cubes Technology Learn why Lithium-ion-phosphate batteries need the right battery-management system to maximize their useful life. It’s all about chemistry. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries provide high energy density, low weight, and long run times. Today, they’re in portable designs. Their popularity has spawned a few sub-chemistries that all use the principle of…