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Courtesy HTC Group, our vehicle stand (VX-3) at Microlise #MTC2024 will be displaying an electric 19T rigid with charger, plus an opportunity to see and hear about Flexible Power Systems software and hardware solutions designed specifically for commercial vehicle fleets. In an industry where small marginal gains can make a critical difference to a profit and loss, combining data from site energy capacity and utilisation, the vehicle and associated charging systems, telematics and other TMS software systems will play a critical role in this exciting space, as we roll out larger numbers of eHGV’s and associated charging infrastructure. In its January 2024 "BETT – Battery Electric Truck Trial Final Report", Cenex reported that electric truck TCO parity with diesel can be achieved with a ‘medium’ depot electricity price (30p/kWh) and a ‘high’ diesel price (£1.42/L). Naturally a lower depot electricity price and/ or high diesel price would create a cost advantage for electric vehicles. And booking and billing other users whilst the depot fleet is out on the road indicates further upside. High purchase costs dominate the TCO equation at present. Increasing competition and production volumes will inevitably force prices down, with ever improving TCO comparisons for electric fleet very achievable. #electricfleet, #evcharging, #evdata, #fleetelectrification, #fleetmanagement

👉 We are empowering Engineers to Innovate Through Seamless Communication. I'm excited to share the latest update on how our FRC product family is transforming end-of-line (EOL) testing for the Vehicle / Mobility industry! 🚗🔧 Our innovative solution ensures highly accurate and efficient vehicle environment simulations for BMS systems. Why should you care? Unmatched Precision: - Get highly accurate testing results, ensuring your products meet the highest standards. Boosted Efficiency: - Our high-speed, real-time processing capabilities save you valuable time and resources. Easy Integration: - Seamlessly incorporate our solution into your existing workflows for enhanced productivity. Cost-Effective: - Streamline your testing process, minimize downtime, and reduce operational costs. Explore how the FRC product family can elevate your vehicle testing to new heights! Discover more here! #automotive #emobility #automotivetesting #BESS

Have you watched our newest on-demand webinar? 📽️🚗 Watch "Millivolt To Microvolt: How Your BMS Can Enable More Miles" where our experts discuss BMS accuracy improvements to extend car range...specifically, the changes and upgrades your hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) system will need to match future BMS Performance. Watch Now: https://hubs.ly/Q02WkVly0 #ChargedEV #BMS #EVTest #ElectricVehicles #Webinar

Missed our webinar on automotive Ethernet Component & ECU testing using VNAs? Don’t worry, it is now available on demand. In this webinar our experts Jörn Pfeifer and Jeremy Carpenter chat about in-vehicle network technology trends. They address the topic of differential S-parameters, Ethernet testing according to OPEN Alliance standards and de-embedding of test fixtures. Click here and watch the webinar right away: https://lnkd.in/dbpq9yE6 #MakeIdeasReal #Automotive #Ethernet

The ever-increasing growth of the #electricvehicles market stimulates the development of different EV models, which raises the need for standards to regulate it and guarantee proper interoperability with charging stations. For this reason, ISO and IEC worked together to create an international standard, ISO 15118, that defines the communication protocol between EVs and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). Naturally, such standardization is not trivial and requires complex testing that demands long working hours and the availability of different EV and EVSE models to validate communication protocols. Besides, testing various bidirectional converters and controllers skyrockets the costs of #emobility products. Typhoon HIL solutions come to help the #automotiveindustry in testing and validating products against ISO 15118, offering an all-in-one solution to validate communication protocols. Simulate the operation of bidirectional power converters and their real-time controllers' performance using ultra-high fidelity models. In addition, perform compliance testing in-house, avoiding certification failures and reducing development costs. #smartmobility #energytransition

🏎️ Did you know that supercapacitors are key electronic components in automotive electrification? Supercapacitors ensure that your vehicle's real-time clock (RTC) keeps accurate time, even when the car is off. They provide a reliable power source, maintaining clock functionality without draining the car battery. ⏰ 🕒 Accurate Timekeeping: RTCs provide essential timestamps, log events, and manage scheduling tasks, which are vital for the efficient operation of advanced vehicular systems. 🔋 Reliability in Power Outages: Vehicles must maintain accurate time even during power losses, battery replacements, or system errors. To address this, RTCs need a dependable backup power source, a supercapacitor. 🌟 Supercapacitors to the Rescue: Recognizing the importance of reliable backup power, the latest AEC-Q200 Revision E now includes 105°C rated supercapacitors as a viable option. These supercapacitors are specifically designed to handle extreme conditions and provide continuous operation of RTCs, ensuring that timekeeping in vehicles is not just accurate but also uninterrupted. Learn more how supercapacitors are transforming how we interact with our vehicles, providing durability, efficiency, and reliability. They're not just components; they're paving the way to a more sustainable and high-tech automotive future! https://bit.ly/3wfNVjj #AutomotiveIndustry #Electrification #RealTimeClocks #Supercapacitors #AdvancedTechnology #VehicleInnovation #FutureOfDriving #AEC-Q200

New technology from Honeywell - Closed Loop Current Sensors CSNV1500 SERIES The CSNV1500 Series are Hall-effect current sensors that use Honeywell's patented technology to bring the enhanced combination of performance and reliability. The sensors are non-intrusive and electrically isolated from the monitored circuit. This ensures a simple and reliable structure without loss of power to the monitored circuit. The CSNV1500 Series are rated for a primary current measurement range of ±1500 A dc. They are calibrated and temperature compensated for improved accuracy using multi-point temperature characterization. Features #Active current sensing using Hall-effect technology #Utilizes proprietary Honeywell technology for temperature compensation #High accuracy and low temperature drift #Operating temperature of -40 C to 85 C [-40 F to 185 F] #Digital output: CAN bus output with selectable ID #Internal diagnostic function #Different configuration options: Mounting type, baud rate, CAN ID #CE and UKCA certification; REACH and RoHS compliant Applications #Current measurement for battery management systems in electrified vehicles (EV, HEV, PHEV, BEV) #Current leakage detection and fault isolation in charging systems #Current measurement in energy storage systems #Fault detection in heavy industrial equipment https://lnkd.in/e-92Q7nV

The rise in #EV penetration will result in a reduction of the overall #aftermarket spend per car. Investments in technology and training will be required to service EVs. With the increasing adoption of electric vehicles, purely combustion-related components, such as transmission, alternator, combustion engine, and the required fluids, become less relevant. The reduced number of moving parts heavily impacts the aftermarket business in the coming years.   However, new EV-specific components will replace parts of this business. Due to the increasing amount of electronics and sensors and the fragility of EV batteries, repair work, especially collision-related, will become substantially more expensive.   New capabilities and equipment – from high voltage training to a digital backend and charging stations – are required for repair shops to transition into the EV segment and secure EV revenues successfully. Larger workshop chains can most efficiently meet the need for significant investment and will, therefore, drive further consolidation in the market. Stay tuned for our latest Boston Consulting Group (BCG) aftermarket report to be released soon. Alex. Brenner, Rolf Kilian, Robert Herzberg, Felix Stellmaszek

#BMS validation for electric vehicles poses numerous challenges, including monitoring cell state and achieving rapid voltage control. Testing involves time-consuming charging and discharging cycles, dangerous replication of failure scenarios, and obtaining precise battery information. Typhoon HIL offers high-fidelity battery cell models that accurately represent real battery behavior. This enables you to evaluate battery management system performance during several charge and discharge cycles for different battery models, reducing development time and costs while improving the overall quality and robustness of the BMS. #ElectricVehicles #eMobility #Sustainability #FutureMobility 

🌺Pioneering the Future of Commercial Vehicle Charging: MCS Megawatt Charging System 🌏 We are excited to unveil our MCS Megawatt Charging System（including megawatt charging inlet and integrated liquid cooling system）, developed according to the unified standards of the CharIN alliance, of which we are an active member. This system is specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of the commercial vehicle industry. Product Highlights: —High Current Capacity: Rated to carry up to 1500A, with experimental tests showing potential for further expansion. —Real-time Temperature Monitoring: Temperature sensors inside the DC+/DC- connectors monitor temperature changes in real-time, preventing overheating and ablation. The MCS Megawatt Charging System addresses the specific needs of commercial vehicles, which often carry heavy loads and require long-range capabilities. The necessity for larger batteries increases vehicle weight, reducing payload capacity and impacting profitability. The MCS system allows for significantly shorter charging times, ensuring that charging does not disrupt transportation schedules. Due to the random nature of commercial vehicle charging, which depends on routes and driver rest times, faster and more convenient charging solutions are essential. Our MCS system is perfectly positioned to meet these requirements, driving the industry forward. 👊 📩 Contact us now for more information and tailored solutions!