Engineers have developed a new concept for current and voltage sensors for batteries that might become particularly relevant for electric vehicles (EV). An EV battery is made up of individual blocks, each of which contain up to twelve cells. Typically, each cell is monitored by its own voltage sensor. The new system requires only one single voltage sensor, thus reducing overall weight and costs.
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March 27, 2017
Augmented reality: People with knowledge of the company's plans say Apple has embarked on an ambitious bid to bring the technology to the masses—an effort Cook and his team see as the best way for the company to dominate the next generation of gadgetry and keep people wedded to its ecosystem.
February 23, 2017
In January, energy prices rose 0.7%, while non-energy commodities rose 2%.
Food and beverages prices increased by 2.2% and 1.6%, respectively.
February 22, 2017
The Iron and Steel industry has grown over the decades to be largest sectors and businesses in the world. The top iron & steel companies are:
February 20, 2017
A new technique using liquid metals to create integrated circuits that are just atoms thick could lead to the next big advance for electronics.
February 17, 2017
Automotive Expo & B2B Meetings is an international event dedicated to automotive professionals, buyers and suppliers.
January 30, 2017
Prices for most industrial commodities continued to rise in the fourth quarter from their lows in early 2016, while most agricultural prices declined. Crude oil prices are forecast to rise to $55 per barrel in 2017 from $43/bbl in 2016 following agreements among some Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) producers and non-OPEC producers to limit output in the first half of 2017.