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Renesas introduces low-power Bluetooth SoC for automotive applications including wireless battery management systems

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Japanese semiconductor supplier Renesas has introduced a new automotive-qualified Bluetooth chip that combines a radio transceiver, an Arm M0+ microcontroller, memory, peripherals and security features in a compact system-on-chip (SoC) design. Active system power consumption is lower than comparable devices in the market, requiring only 3.1

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Laserax introduces laser welding machine for automotive batteries

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Canada-based Laserax, which manufactures industrial laser machines, has developed a new system that accelerates the laser welding of battery cells using machine vision software from German firm MVTec. The system is suitable for batteries used in the automotive industry, for automated guided vehicles (AGVs), e-bikes, and for power tools.

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European Defence Agency launches project to improve monitoring of battery health in aircraft

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The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched a new research project to monitor and predict the health of batteries in aircraft, known as Prognostic Health Management (PHM). Unlike traditional batteries, structural batteries not only store energy but also help support the structure of the aircraft, which can reduce the overall weight.

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Battery testing technology company Eecomobility secures seed funding

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Eecomobility, a startup that specializes in developing battery testing and monitoring software for the EV, energy storage and industrial markets, has secured seed funding from a group of investors. The EECOPower tool is applicable to battery cells, modules and packs. Source: Eecomobility

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New Hydrogen Steel Pipelines & Air Liquide’s 300-Bar Hydrogen Filling Station Drive Clean Energy in China

Hydrogen Fuel News

Air Liquide and cutting-edge advancements in hydrogen fuel cells and steel pipeline technology are paving the way for a revolution in clean energy transport across China. This dualityboth local and globalreinforces why these developments are causing such a stir in the sustainable energy and automotive industries.

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A closer look at purpose-built power analyzers for precise EV test and measurement

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When tasked with measuring the electrical power of complex systems like EVs, an inexperienced engineer may first reach for general instrumentation like oscilloscopes, data acquisition (DAQ) systems and digital multimeters (DMMs). We designed our newest power analyzers to provide precision with an error margin as low as 0.03%.

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How IoT revolutionises metering for utilities in developing nations

Smart Energy International

As smart metering spreads worldwide, innovation in the sector is coming via new business models. Especially in developing countries that are mandating smart meter usage to improve efficiencies and combat environmental concerns, while providing a better customer experience. Smart meter development in India.