Electric vehicles (EVs) are here to stay. Whether it be due to environmental concerns, oil supply issues, gas prices, or governmental mandates, almost every traditional car manufacturer is manufacturing either EVs or hybrid EVs (HEVs) along with the sizeable number of startups. What was perhaps a megatrend a few years ago, is mainstream automotive products today. For more … [Read more...] about Testing and Measurement Challenges for State-of-the-Art EV Powertrains [Expert View]
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Virtual APEC 2021 Illuminates Emerging Technologies and Trends
For safety and well-being of conference participants, the IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC) was held virtually from 14–17 June, 2021, on the virtual event platform Social27, with on demand access starting the week of 7 June. The on-demand recordings include technical session lectures and dialogues (poster sessions), industry sessions, and … [Read more...] about Virtual APEC 2021 Illuminates Emerging Technologies and Trends
Reliability of Silicon Battery Technology and Power Electronics Based Energy Conversion
Continuous improvements in battery technology has paved the way for adoption in growing number of applications. However, the state-of-the-art graphite anodes remain sensitive to heat dissipation during fast charging or short circuits, and possibly causing inflammation of the battery. This is a limitation for safety critical applications and prevents ultra-high charging rates. … [Read more...] about Reliability of Silicon Battery Technology and Power Electronics Based Energy Conversion
Twelfth IEEE ECCE Delivers Cutting-Edge Virtual Conference
For the safety and well-being of the participants, this year the in-person IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE2020) was not held in Detroit due to the continued resurgence of COVID-19 in the city and the State of Michigan. Instead, the organizing committee of the twelfth ECCE moved the conference to a fully virtual event from 11–15 October, 2020. The event was … [Read more...] about Twelfth IEEE ECCE Delivers Cutting-Edge Virtual Conference
