They are doing this to keep the driving experience similar to today’s ICE equivalent.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Thermal runaway challenges in next-generation battery pack designs
The battery packs found in today’s EVs represent a significant advancement over those designs considered state of the art just a few years ago. As automotive OEMs drive to increasingly advance pack designs they are being asked to balance the desire for increased range and improved recharge time with growing government regulations focused on safety and recyclability. Concerns related to the potential for a cell to go into thermal runaway has led to a significant amount of global activity focused on cell behavior and how it relates to full battery pack performance. Additionally, the continued evolution in cell chemistry and formats requires a continued evolution in battery pack designs to address these new challenges. As the industry moves to next-generation battery pack design and use cases, such as cell to pack and second-life battery use, material advancement will be critical.
Join this session at the Charged Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by 3M, where we will focus on important considerations related to thermal runaway challenges for next-generation battery packs. The discussion will start with an overview of some of the notable upcoming regulatory changes and how those changes could influence future OEM designs. This will be followed by an in-depth discussion around key concepts of the cell to pack trend and how different cell failure modes could be influenced by this trend.
Other sessions at our Fall Virtual Conference include:
Get Faster Charging and Better Cold Weather Range with Improved Cooling Plate Design
DuPont Mobility & Materials is working to solve our customers’ greatest advanced mobility challenges. In this webinar we will discuss our new design for hybrid cooling plates that utilizes the best aspects of the current aluminum constructions, then makes them better with thermoplastics. The goal? Faster EV battery charging speed and better cold weather performance.
We combined the excellent thermal conductivity of aluminum with the design flexibility, structural advantages, and thermal barrier properties of thermoplastics, and are seeing:
• Reduced manufacturing times enabled by direct welding of aluminum to polyamide-based thermoplastics
• Better battery performance in cold weather, as measured by DuPont’s advanced simulation capabilities
• Functional integration that opens the possibility for new designs and reduced manufacturing cost
Register here to learn more—it’s free!
See the full sessions list for the Fall Virtual Conference on EV Engineering here.
Broadcast live October 18 – 21, 2021, the conference content will span the EV engineering supply chain and ecosystem including motor and power electronics design and manufacturing, cell development, battery systems, testing, powertrains, thermal management, circuit protection, wire and cable, EMI/EMC and more.
Source: Electric Vehicles Magazine
How's Tesla Model Y Holding Up After 30K Miles? Should You Buy?
It seems most Tesla owners are blown away by their cars from day one. Does the newness wear off?
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Tesla (TSLA) jumps on strong deliveries; market adjusts to new reality
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) jumped by as much as 4% this morning – adding billions of dollars to its market capitalization.
The market is adjusting to the new reality that Tesla is now reaching an annual production rate of almost 1 million electric cars.
The post Tesla (TSLA) jumps on strong deliveries; market adjusts to new reality appeared first on Electrek.
Source: Charge Forward
Tesla Production And Deliveries Graphed Through Q3 2021
New records and an annualized rate close to 1 million electric cars.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Tesla Model S Vs Mercedes S-Class: Race Of The Family Sedans
It’s an epic display of old powertrain tech versus new.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Inside The Elon Musk Documentary Aiming To Uncover The Truth
These days, it’s difficult to differentiate between the truth and the lies. PBS gives it a go.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Stellantis Prioritizes EVs Over ICEs In Europe Amid Chip Shortage
Franco-Italo-American carmaker to use limited amount of chips to build EVs as “more customers are willing to buy EVs now.”
Source: Electric Vehicle News
SONDORS Metacycle vs. NIU RQi – Battle of the affordable electric motorcycles
The SONDORS Metacycle and NIU RQi electric motorcycles are both racing to reshape the market by bringing highway-capable speeds down to commuter-level prices.
The post SONDORS Metacycle vs. NIU RQi – Battle of the affordable electric motorcycles appeared first on Electrek.
Source: Charge Forward
Is Tesla Officially Moving Its Headquarters To Austin, Texas?
It seems Tesla has already unofficially made the switch from California to Texas.
Source: Electric Vehicle News