Webasto Charging Systems has added two new wallboxes to its EV charging product family. The TurboConnect and TurboDX 2.0 Plug-In Level 2 chargers are designed and manufactured to withstand any conditions.
Both are certified by UL and ETL, as well as other standardization bodies.
The TurboConnect Level 2 charger offers 11.5 kW of power at 240 V with a maximum output of 48 A. The TurboDX 2.0 Plug-In charger provides charging power of 7.7 kW at 240 V.
“The TurboConnect and TurboDX 2.0 Plug-In wallboxes offer a high-quality, high-performance solution for workplaces, fleets, dealerships and other public or private lots,” said Michael Bauer, Executive VP at Webasto Charging Systems.
British aerospace company BAE Systems and Swedish electric airplane manufacturer Heart Aerospace will collaborate to create the battery system for Heart’s ES-30 regional electrified airplane.
The ES-30 airplane will be powered by four electric motors. It has an all-electric range of 200 kilometers (124 miles) and an extended reserve hybrid range of 400 kilometers (248 miles), with 30 passengers. It also has the ability to fly up to 800 kilometers (497 miles) with 25 passengers on board.
Heart says it has 230 orders and 100 options for the ES-30, along with a letter of intent for an additional 108 units.
“Our solution builds on decades of expertise delivering technologies and systems needed to progress sustainable transportation,” said Ehtisham Siddiqui, VP and GM of Controls and Avionics Solutions at BAE Systems.
HIL Automation can accelerate your turnaround time for decisive information about your software feature changes. It can also be a long uphill climb that may take years to achieve and can be a secondary concern until the floor drops out.
Join this webinar, at our Spring Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by Chroma, where we will help define what HIL means and provide the perspective of 2 fictional companies with their own problems to solve in relation to automation. How can automation be achieved while still maintaining an aggressive test cadence? And why does it make all the difference to your customers? I’ll answer those questions and demonstrate solutions for your Power HIL needs to fight your unique battles toward automation from concept to finished product.
Other sessions at our Spring Virtual Conference include:
Enabling Superior Mobility Experiences With TE’s Data Connectivity Portfolio
There are three key trends driving an ever-increasing number of data connections in the automotive and commercial vehicle industries: Autonomous Driving, the Connected Vehicle, and User Experience.
At the same time these trends, along with the shift from traditional to zonal architectures within the vehicle, require these data connections to have a smaller footprint and to carry more information than in legacy platforms.
Join us for this webinar, presented by TTI and TE Connectivity, for an in-depth discussion of design considerations for these trends in the automotive and commercial vehicle markets, as well as how TE Connectivity products can enable your data connectivity design.
Key topics to be covered:
Key trends in the automotive and commercial vehicle markets driving data connectivity
Innovations in the mobility experience, including devices and connections
Vehicle data architecture trends from traditional to zonal
The impact of trends and architecture shift on connector design
TE’s connector strategy and how it aligns with the key trends
Other sessions at our Spring Virtual Conference include:
Drive Performance Through Battery Cell Chemistry
The demand for safer, longer-lasting, faster charging, cheaper and energy-dense batteries is disrupting the entire industry. Rapid battery evolution, affordability, sustainability and recyclability are key to delivering the next generation of EVs. The automotive and transportation sector is transforming their fleets to electric cars, electric buses, and electric trucks. Auto OEMs, start-ups, battery makers and specialty chemical companies are all investing large amounts of resources for groundbreaking innovations. Time is of the essence and accelerating innovation is key.
Launching and managing a battery innovation program presents a unique set of challenges due to the rapidly shifting consumer expectations, evolving public energy options and of course, the amazing advances that are happening at what seems like an almost daily pace. Coupled with that is an acute need to source scientific talent that is well versed in both the language of battery development and the specific contours associated with the wider transportation sector that is driving battery development.
Join this webinar, presented by Dassault Systemes, where we will cover case studies on design, optimization and innovation of battery chemistry, as well as design-for-manufacturing approaches.
Webinar highlights:
Virtual twin of battery cell and simulation of cell performance
Validated use-cases covering challenges, solutions and results
Driving battery innovation programs from ideation through to delivery
Engagement framework with our Customers to drive performance of cell for the next generation
Broadcast live April 17 – 20, 2023, 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.
Confirming Elon Musk’s words, the Cybertruck has the ability to take tight corners, and we can only hope it delivers a coddling ride.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Ram finally revealed the details of its long-awaited first electric truck, the Ram 1500 REV. The electric truck will rival the Ford F-150 Lightning and upcoming Chevy Silverado EV with impressive targetted range, towing, and other features.
Canadian off-road EV manufacturer Taiga Motors has released an over-the-air Taiga OS software update to enable DC fast charging capabilities for its existing battery hardware, permitting charge times as fast as 0-80% in 30 minutes.
In Quebec, where Taiga is based, an estimated 5,000 kilometers of the province’s more than 30,000-kilometer trail network are accessible on an electric snowmobile. Owners can simply plug into Taiga chargers or standard automotive fast charging stations using the already equipped CSS1 combo connector port.
Nomad snowmobile owners will receive a Taiga OS update enabling DC fast charging by accepting a prompt on the vehicle’s digital display.
“Introducing the fastest charging option available on the market to our range of up to 100 kilometers is a game changer for our customers and to Taiga’s mission of accelerating powersports electrification,” said Sam Bruneau, CEO at Taiga.
The EV9 will be Kia’s first battery-electric vehicle made in the United States, allowing it to qualify for federal tax credits.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Just over a week after its global premiere streamed from Korea, Kia has debuted its upcoming EV9 SUV in North America, beginning with the crowds attending this year’s New York Auto Show. Many of the details shared are regurgitated from last week’s event, but Kia did share further insights into its production plans, which will soon include assembly in the US.
