Vehicle electrification (Page 2)

The ASSEMBLY Show is a premier event for engineers and manufacturing executives. The conference showcases the latest assembly technology, equipment, and products, and hosts a series of workshops and presentations led by industry experts. The 10th annual show will take place in Rosemont, Illinois, October 25-27, 2022. This year, EWI engineering specialists will offer workshops...

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...

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...