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Metis Engineering’s Battery Safety Sensor monitors pack health, detects cell venting

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Metis Engineering’s Battery Safety Sensor is designed to monitor the health of a lithium-ion battery pack and detect cell venting, an early sign of catastrophic battery failure. The company has now released a beta version that features a new streamlined design, optimized for manufacturing in the high volumes required by automotive OEMs.

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Thermally conductive potting compounds enable higher power-density electronics (Whitepaper)

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In these electric vehicles, long ranges and high horsepower require high power density from their electrical components such as batteries, motors and generators, and the power electronics needed for operation. All the materials are electrically insulative with high dielectric strength and high-temperature stability.

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AI doesn’t have to be a power hog

GreenBiz

AI doesn’t have to be a power hog. Indeed, AI is integral to all manner of technologies, ranging from autonomous vehicles to more informed disaster response systems to smart buildings and data collection networks monitoring everything from energy consumption to deforestation. . Plenty of R&D power there. Heather Clancy.

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BMS functional verification: the safety-first approach

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Battery Management Systems (BMS) Electric vehicle (EV) battery packs – which can contain from a few dozen to more than 1,000 cells – must be controlled for optimum performance in terms of releasing and accepting power. Current flow into and from the pack must be monitored. These roles are all performed by the BMS.

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Interplex presents new interconnect solutions for next-gen EV cells

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Compliant with USCAR 2-6 automotive performance requirements, the Cell-PLX interconnect platform provides the data transfer capabilities needed for constant monitoring of voltage and temperature parameters, and supports battery module voltages from 12 V to over 800 V. Plastic or metal housing options are available.

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10 most common causes of lost energy in wind systems

Renewable Energy World

To the wind industry, to the energy transition, and perhaps most of all, to the sustainability of the planet. Downtime, maintenance, deratings, and other issues all result in lost energy and the industry has been trying to reduce these losses for many years. Why is so much energy being lost, and what can be done to minimize it?

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Webasto launches modular battery system, thermal management, and charging stations

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Automotive supplier Webasto showcased its modular battery system, thermal management system, and charging station at the recent SEMA show in Las Vegas. Each battery features 35 kWh of energy. The modules include desiccant cartridges to reduce condensation, thermal runaway detection sensors, and pressure equalization monitors.