Efficiency is king in the world of BEVs, as witnessed by Hyundai’s recent unveiling of its Active Air Skirt (AAS)…
Author: Lawrence Butcher
Lawrence Butcher
Lawrence has been covering engineering subjects – with a focus on motorsport technology – since 2007 and has edited and contributed to a variety of international titles. Currently, he oversees Automotive Powertrain Technology and Professional Motorsport World magazines as editor.
Keeping the mass of BEV battery packs in check is a constant battle for manufacturers. Increasing the energy density of…
QuantumScape has been working on solid-state batteries for over a decade. However, lithium metal poses some unique challenges that require…
Honda has unveiled a pair of new concept EVs – the Saloon and Space-Hub – at the CES show in…
Dutch engineering company Gomecsys has been developing its variable compression ratio (VCR) technology for mass production of single-cylinder motorbike engines.…
The cells that power BEVs are delicate and need to be protected from physical harm, the outside elements and thermal…
In 2022, UK-based WAE, now owned by the Fortescue mining concern, debuted its EVR concept – a modular high-performance BEV…
The function of the BMS is somewhat outside of this article; however, it does have an impact on the design…
One area where all current manufacturers seem to take their own direction is the structural design of battery packs. These…
Cooling strategies can have a significant impact not only on the operation of a battery pack, but also on the…
