Year: 2023

e-Power

SAE Sets Standard for Wireless EV Charging, Big Wins for Mahle and Electreon 

December 28, 2023 admin 0

Now with a standard methodology set by SAE International for wireless inductive charging of electric vehicles, the technology is positioned to accelerate toward mainstream adoption – creating big wins for Mahle and Electreon who collaborated on the system chosen. The move also underscores further proliferation of magnetic technology in future automotive systems. Until now, formalizing universal standards for interoperable, safe, automated wireless charging has been seen as a major barrier on the path to scalable wireless EV charging deployments.  […]

e-Power

GE Powering Electrification of Maritime Propulsion 

November 13, 2023 admin 0

Designed with versatility and dependability in mind, an extensive array of systems from GE Power are bringing propulsion electrification to maritime fleets. Serving both naval and commercial vessels, many incorporate cutting-edge magnetic technology to accomplish their tasks and to replace hydraulic systems. Coming next, the company is focusing on new electromagnetic launch systems for military craft and new gas turbine solutions — as well as fuel cell systems, through a collaboration with Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology of Holland.  […]

Fuel Cell / Hydrogen

TECO Progresses on Fuel Cell Development for Maritime & Heavy-Duty Use; New AVL Test Center in Austria Part of the Process 

November 8, 2023 admin 0

TECO 2030 of Norway says that its FCM400, now in testing at AVL’s new hydrogen and fuel cell testing facility in Austria, is the world’s most compact and efficient inherently safe marine fuel cell system. Its built-in gas safety features and power capabilities make it an ideal choice for seamless integration on board a ship to enable zero-emission generation, says the company as it continues to build market penetration for its products. […]

Fuel Cell / Hydrogen

SFC Ramps Up Manufacture of Higher-Power Fuel Cells, Blazes Continued Market Expansion 

November 7, 2023 admin 0

Continuing to blaze a path for expanding commercial uses of its hydrogen and methanol fuel cells, SFC Energy plans to begin manufacturing 50-kW modules for new higher-power models up to 200 kW in late 2024, and has recently struck deals that open fresh opportunities in recreational vehicle and telecom backup power markets in Europe. One involves a distribution deal with Swiss mobility company Auto AG Group, the other a pilot project with PASM Power & Air Condition Solution Management GmbH, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom. […]

Electromagnetics

ZF Makes Magnet-Free Electric Motor Uniquely Compact and Competitive

October 24, 2023 admin 0

ZF has developed an electric motor which does not require magnets. In contrast to the magnet-free concepts of so-called separately excited synchronous motors (SESM) already available today, ZF’s I2SM (In-Rotor Inductive-Excited Synchronous Motor) transmits the energy for the magnetic field via an inductive exciter inside the rotor shaft. This makes the motor uniquely compact with maximum power and torque density. […]

e-Power

Military Drone Deploys Hefty Payload at NATO Exercise 

October 23, 2023 admin 0

BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics recently demonstrated the capabilities of their electric-power heavy-lift drone during a large NATO exercise in Portugal to integrate the latest maritime technologies across allied forces. Powered by multiple permanent-magnet electric-motor propulsion systems, the T-600 uncrewed air system (UAS) is a demonstrator aircraft that is capable of vertical take-off and landing, can carry a payload of 200kg and can travel at up to 140km/h.  […]