Automobiles, military vehicles, even large-scale power generating facilities may someday operate far more efficiently thanks to a new alloy developed at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory. A team of researchers at the Lab…read more
Circuit Protection Solutions Address New Vehicle Technologies
February 4th, 2011
As electric and hybrid electric vehicles address the world’s energy and emissions crises, automakers and battery manufacturers are rapidly developing new materials and solutions to advance those technologies. Consumer demands and competitive pressures have led…read more
Researcher Wins Award for Electronics Cooling Technologies
January 25th, 2011
The National Science Foundation has awarded the 2011 Alexander Schwarzkopf Prize for Technological Innovation to a Purdue University professor for his research to develop advanced cooling technologies for electronics and cars. The prize specifically recognizes…read more
New Electric Car Includes Thermally Controlled Battery Pack
January 10th, 2011
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…read more
Chevy Volt’s Cooling Systems Include Power Electronics Coolant Loop
December 14th, 2010
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…read more
Nanotechnology Promise to Improve Automotive Technologies
November 22nd, 2010
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…read more
Electronic On-Board Recorders for Hours-of-Service Compliance
November 9th, 2010
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…read more
Austrian Company Acquires Electronic Component Producers
September 14th, 2010
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…read more
product & industry news
September 13th, 2010
Ultra-Thin Waterproof Piezoelectric Speaker Murata Electronics North America recently launched an ultra-thin waterproof piezoelectric speaker. With a thickness of only 0.9mm, this 19.5mm x 14.1mm speaker enables greater design freedom for the rapidly growing and…read more
Thermal Grease Screen Printers
August 23rd, 2010
Surface Mount Techniques (SMT) announces stencil/screen printers specifically designed for thermal grease applications. Highly concentrated heat sources found in ever shrinking electronic designs have increased the demand for better heat dissipation. The demand is seen…read more
Nanowick at Heart of New System To Cool ‘Power Electronics’
July 26th, 2010
Researchers have shown that an advanced cooling technology being developed for high-power electronics in military and automotive systems is capable of handling roughly 10 times the heat generated by conventional computer chips, according to a…read more
Hybrid’s Liquid System Allows Chevy to Offer Cool Warranty
July 26th, 2010
The liquid heating and cooling system in the Chevrolet Volt battery not only enabled General Motors Co. to offer a long warranty of eight years or 100,000 miles, but it also gave engineers more room…read more
Mercedes Electric Supercar Features Two Cooling Systems
July 12th, 2010
Mercedes has rolled out a prototype of its new SLS AMG E-CELL electric supercar, which looks set for small series production. The prototype features four electric motors positioned near each of the wheels, which produce…read more
±0.5% Tolerance Chip NTC Thermistors
May 10th, 2010
Murata Electronics North America added the ±0.5% tolerance option to its NCP series negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor line. The ultra-tight tolerance thermistor is offered for consumer, industrial and automotive temperature ranges (-40°C to +150°C),…read more
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