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All You Need to Know About Battery Thermal Management
By Stéphane Melançon on December 15, 2023

Battery thermal management is essential in electric vehicles and energy storage systems to regulate the temperature of batteries. It uses cooling and heating systems to maintain temperature within an optimal range, minimize cell-to-cell temperature variations, enable supercharging, prevent malfunctions and thermal runaways, and maximize the battery’s life.

Rotor Manufacturing Process for Electric Motors
By Stéphane Melançon on July 21, 2023

The rotor transfers power from the batteries to the wheels of an electric vehicle. Manufacturing rotors with the latest technologies improves the motor’s efficiency in many ways.

Electric Motor Manufacturing - 7 Ways the Industry is Changing
By Stéphane Melançon on April 07, 2023

We often think of the electrification of the industry as a movement away from fossil fuels to reduce global emissions. But there are other, less obvious implications that are affecting electric motor manufacturers and consumers.

What is a Hairpin Motor - Benefits & Assembly Process
By Stéphane Melançon on February 23, 2023

The advantages brought by hairpin motors are making electric vehicles more competitive not only with previous generations of EVs, but also with combustion engines. They are more efficient, have a higher power density and thermal performance, and are simpler to manufacture.

Battery Pack Manufacturing Technologies
By Stéphane Melançon on June 23, 2022

Electric vehicle battery packs have complex requirements since they need to withstand large temperature ranges and vibrations. In this article, we will explore the complexities of EV battery manufacturing technologies.

Electric Vehicle Battery Cells Explained
By Stéphane Melançon on May 06, 2022

EV batteries are composed of cells, and there are many types of cells. In this article, we will break them down in categories and go over the most important types. We will also discuss possible future cell types and how they can change the automotive industry.

Prismatic Cells vs. Cylindrical Cells: What is the Difference?
By Stéphane Melançon on April 25, 2022

There are three main types of lithium-ion batteries: cylindrical cells, prismatic cells, and pouch cells. In the EV industry, the most promising developments revolve around cylindrical and prismatic cells.

EV Battery Pack Designs: An Overview
By Stéphane Melançon on April 25, 2022

A well-designed battery pack needs to compete with petrol-based engines when it comes to performance. That’s a real challenge because electric batteries need to overcome complex problems that internal combustion engines do not have.

EV Battery Cooling: Challenges and Solutions
By Stéphane Melançon on April 02, 2022

Today’s technology allows a more efficient use and control of the thermal energy in electric cars. Temperature management is optimized between components such as the battery, the HVAC system, the electric motor, and the inverter. This is done using what is called a Battery Thermal Management System.