E-MOBILITY ENGINEERING 012 - WINTER 2021

• Intro - Zero-emissions transport is becoming more widespread thanks to advances in a range of supporting technologies
• The Grid - 2 MW aircraft motor unveiled, new thermal management system for SiC inverters in heavy-duty vehicles, project to develop 800 V fast-charging EV system, and much more...
• In conversation: David Hudson - ePropelled’s head of EV strategy explains its dynamic torque switching technology
• Dossier: Sigma Powertrain EMAX transmission - By combining two motors with a modular gearbox, this system can drive any size and weight of EV. We recount the story of its development
• Focus: 48 V systems - The benefits to battery EVs of moving their power distribution networks to 48 V
• Report: Battery Show North America 2021 - Key battery-related takeaways from this major US exhibition
• Report: Cenex-LCV 2021 - EV technology highlights from this UK showcase of low-to-zero carbon mobility
• Digest: Everrati Porsche 911 - How this classic sportscar was given the ‘restorationmodification’ treatment to turn it into a roadworthy EV
• Deep insight: Switching - Inverters and onboard chargers are getting a performance boost from new switching technologies, as we explain
• Focus: Motor laminations - Lamination technology is advancing at pace to address the changing needs of the EVs industry. Here’s how
• PS: Electric and hybrid aircraft - Electric aviation is unlikely to evolve in the same way as the automotive sector has, so what are the key issues?