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Understanding Lithium Batteries for Electric Vehicle Applications -- a new EWI guide Lithium-ion batteries are costly, but they dominate in electric vehicle applications because they can achieve high operating voltages and very high energy efficiency while also maintaining a small size and footprint. With so much interest in Li batteries comes more R&D geared to...

Lowering the automotive industry’s environmental impact requires far more than minimizing vehicles’ carbon emissions. Manufacturers that prioritize automotive sustainability also consider reducing energy demands during production. For example, how does welding affect the environment? Welding process choices can play a significant role in lessening energy consumption and other environmental concerns in manufacturing. EWI Senior Technology...

Electric vehicle battery pack covers have usually been made of steel or aluminum. Now there are polymer and polymer composite materials that can be used for battery boxes and contribute to both lightweighting and performance. These options are covered in Next Generation Battery Pack Housing – Materials, Processing, and Design, an article written by EWI...