Under the hood of the Ford Focus Electric, unveiled at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, a 100 kilowatt AC motor provides 181 lb.-ft of torque and can propel the Ford Focus Electric to a top speed of 84 mph. Power is provided by a 23 kilowatt-hour Lithium-ion battery pack, made by LG Chem Ltd., the same battery company responsible for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt’s 16 … [Read more...]
Chevy Volt’s Cooling Systems Include Power Electronics Coolant Loop
A GM article explaining the Chevrolet Volt’s cooling/heating systems notes that the power electronics coolant loop is designed to insure the main underhood electronics do not overheat during use. It is essential that the heat developed by the power inverter module and the plug-in battery charger while operating the Volt or when plugged in be dissipated in order to prevent … [Read more...]
Nanotechnology Promise to Improve Automotive Technologies
The automotive sector is a major consumer of material technologies, and nanotechnologies promise to improve the performance of existing technologies significantly. Applications range from already existing – paint quality and fuel cells – to the futuristic – energy-harvesting bodywork and shape-shifting skin. Among the many efforts and applications involving nanotechnologies in … [Read more...]
Electronic On-Board Recorders for Hours-of-Service Compliance
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) amended its April 5 final rule that established new performance standards for electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) installed in commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). In response to petitions for reconsideration from Qualcomm Incorporated, XATA Corporation, and a group of industry stakeholders, FMCSA amends requirements … [Read more...]
Austrian Company Acquires Electronic Component Producers
Miba, a partner to the international engine and automotive industry, has acquired two Austrian producers of power electronics components such as resistors and cooling systems for power electronics. EBG, based in Styria, Austria, is a specialist in passive electronic components, such as high-voltage, high-performance resistors, and generates annual sales of €30 million. DAU is … [Read more...]
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