Blogger Battery technology company 24M Technologies has issued a warning about the increasing risk of EV fires as global EV adoption accelerates. With EVs projected to reach 250 million worldwide by […]
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French battery manufacturer WATTALPS is offering batteries based on immersion cooling technology.
All cells and busbars in the company’s batteries are fully immersed in an electrically isolating dielectric fluid that is non-flammable, non-toxic and biodegradable. The batteries deliver passive safety thanks to technology that prevents propagation of cell thermal runaway, and active safety through the battery management system, according to the company.
The battery specifications range from 48-800 V and from 10-500 kWh or more, and incorporate native IP67 and IP69K design. Thermal management enables repeated fast charges and high current peaks—even in harsh conditions including temperatures from -20° C to +50° C as well as dust, shock, water and vibrations.
WATTALPS is an IEC 62619 and ISO 26262 up to ASIL C-certified provider and works with customers to design battery packs to meet their needs.
“The rectangular block shape modules have the smallest form factor on the market and enable compact battery packs with quick integration,” according to the company.
Source: WATTALPS
New Eagle, a company that offers engineering and design services to manufacturers of EVs and hybrids in off-highway and specialty vehicle markets, has announced an update to its Raptor platform, the Raptor High-Performance Compute Platform.
The new platform comprises a rugged, GPU-enabled embedded controller built on a vision processing unit from John Deere.
“Our Raptor platform is purpose-built to support rapid integration, security and scalability—key requirements for advanced vehicle development,” said Chris Baker, the company’s CEO.
Raptor is the company’s embedded model-based development platform, combining a suite of software tools with an off-the-shelf controller and display hardware designed to assist businesses as they develop control software for complex electromechanical systems, such as those found in electric or hybrid vehicles.
New Eagle contends that the use of its software, along with its production-ready, off-the-shelf and custom vehicle control units, will shave nine months off the typical time required to move from development to production of an electrified platform. The company’s tools cover control system development, calibration, advanced testing, remote diagnostics and service.
The company showed off the new platform at the recent Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Anaheim, California.
“New Eagle is eliminating the complexity of secure vehicle communications, enabling rapid implementation and compliance,” the company said.
Founded in 2000 by Richard Swortzel, who now serves as the company’s chief technology officer, the private-equity backed New Eagle is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Source: New Eagle
JLR has implemented a £100m initiative to reuse, refurbish and repurpose equipment across its European manufacturing facilities as the company transitions to EV production. The program has redeployed over 50,000 […]
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EVs in the air may seem like an obvious development, but the technology to power them presents a whole new set of challenges. Will eVTOL R&D diverge from, and even […]
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Stellantis introduces redesigned C-SUV built on new STLA Medium platform with multiple powertrain options. Jeep has revealed the latest evolution of its Compass model, built on Stellantis’ new STLA Medium […]
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UK and France-based companies partner to develop modular energy storage systems utilizing retired electric vehicle batteries Connected Energy and Forsee Power have formalized a partnership agreement to jointly develop a […]
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If you drive a Tesla Model S or Model X, you might soon get a helpful upgrade—completely free. Tesla has started notifying select owners that their vehicles are in line for a battery seal enhancement designed to better protect the high-voltage (HV) battery during floods or severe weather.
This move is part of Tesla’s proactive maintenance strategy and could offer peace of mind to drivers living in flood-prone areas.
Tesla is offering to replace the flood port plungers on certain 2021–2022 Model S and X vehicles. The new parts are more robust and better at keeping water out during flood situations. While the upgrade won’t make the car waterproof, it does improve the seal integrity and reliability of the battery system in extreme conditions.
The upgrade won’t be available through Mobile Service—you’ll need to visit a Tesla Service Center once you receive an in-app notification.
Here’s what Tesla had to say in its notice:
“This enhancement is designed to optimize seal integrity over time and improve the performance and reliability of our battery in incidents of high severity flooding.”
They also included an important reminder:
“We recommend that you move your vehicle to high ground (if safe to do so) and avoid exposure to submersion. This guidance applies to all electric vehicles.”
Tesla isn’t rolling this out to everyone. So far, only select owners have received the notification through their Tesla app. Based on shared service bulletins, the targeted vehicles were built between January 2021 and September 22, 2022.
The upgrade won’t cost anything, but there’s no need to act yet. Tesla will notify eligible owners when the new parts are available locally.
Flooding events have become more frequent and unpredictable. While no EV is flood-proof, added protection for the battery—the most expensive and essential part of the car—can mean fewer repairs and a longer lifespan. It’s a smart move by Tesla and another example of how software and hardware upgrades continue to add value after the vehicle leaves the factory.
Renault has introduced the all-electric Renault 4 E-Tech, reviving the iconic model that sold over 8.1 million units worldwide between 1961 and 1992. The new vehicle joins Renault’s expanding electric […]
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Electrovaya, a developer and manufacturer of industry-specific lithium-ion batteries, has received a new order from a longtime repeat buyer.
The order, valued at $4.2 million, is for batteries for use in cold-storage warehouses operated by the customer, which has placed orders in excess of $13 million over the course of its relationship with Electrovaya.
The new battery system will be used to power material-handling electric vehicles in the cold-storage warehouses.
The customer currently operates six warehouses that use Electrovaya’s Infinity Battery Technology, a battery management system that was developed in-house and is now in its fifth generation. This allows the Toronto, Ontario-based company to further customize the BMS to the specific application requirements and the Electrovaya batteries’ unique attributes.
It’s important to note that the operating environment of this particular customer is a particularly harsh and frigid one. The cold temperatures found in refrigerated warehouses reduce the running time of electric forklifts using standard lead-acid batteries.
A cold storage warehouse is a large refrigerated building designed for the storage of goods in an environment below the ambient outdoor temperature. Companies that sell and distribute fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and dairy goods require cold storage facilities, and most transport these items in refrigerated trucks as well. Cool stores have been an essential component of the shipping industry since the late 1800s, and the industry’s origins can be traced back to Christian Salvesen, the operator of a modest Scottish whaling company who expanded his business to include a cool store in Grimsby, then a major port.
Source: Electrovaya