Articles tagged with "battery-management"
Upgraded Volvo EX90 Charges Even Faster & Delivers New & Improved Features - CleanTechnica
Volvo Cars has opened orders for the 2026 Volvo EX90, featuring significant hardware and software upgrades centered around a new 800-volt electric system. This upgrade enables faster charging—adding up to 250 km of range in just 10 minutes—and improved power efficiency and acceleration. The enhanced battery management software optimizes charging speeds while reducing heat generation and material use, resulting in a lighter battery and electric motors. Additionally, the EX90 now includes an electrochromic panoramic roof that allows users to adjust glass transparency for glare reduction or privacy. A major highlight is the upgrade to a dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin-based core computer delivering 500 TOPS of computing power. This enables advanced safety, collision avoidance, and driver support features, such as connected safety alerts for slippery roads and hazards, expanded automatic emergency steering in darkness, and Park Pilot assist for parallel parking. The new Emergency Stop Assist (ESA) can bring the car to a controlled stop if the driver is unresponsive, automatically
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Apple has unveiled the iPhone Air, its thinnest smartphone ever, measuring just 5.6mm in thickness. This new model features a titanium frame wrapped in Ceramic Shield material, which Apple claims is three times more scratch-resistant than previous versions, combining a slim profile with enhanced durability. The device sports a 6.5-inch ProMotion display with up to 120Hz refresh rate, 3,000 nits peak brightness, always-on functionality, and an anti-reflective coating to reduce glare. Despite its ultra-thin design, the iPhone Air offers up to 40 hours of video playback, achieved through a reimagined internal layout and exclusive use of eSIMs to save space. Powered by Apple’s new A19 Pro chipset—the fastest smartphone processor on the market—the iPhone Air delivers pro-grade performance with a six-core CPU, upgraded GPU, and advanced connectivity options including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread, and improved 5G via the
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Researchers at Huaiyin Institute of Technology in China have developed a novel state-of-charge (SOC) estimation method for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, marking a significant advancement in battery management technology. This approach combines a gas-liquid dynamics model with a dual extended Kalman filter enhanced by a watchdog function, enabling highly accurate and robust SOC estimation. The method achieves a maximum SOC error of just 1.6% under normal conditions and can rapidly correct large initial errors within 5 seconds—a 20-fold improvement over conventional techniques. This precision helps reduce EV range anxiety by providing drivers with more reliable range indicators, thereby encouraging broader EV adoption. Beyond improving EV range confidence, the technology supports more efficient fast-charging protocols that maximize charging speed while preserving battery health. It also holds promise for large-scale battery storage systems, potentially enhancing grid reliability and the integration of renewable energy sources. The computational efficiency of the method allows it to be implemented in existing battery management systems without hardware upgrades. Future research aims to adapt this
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The article discusses the potential and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into electric vehicles (EVs), particularly focusing on improving battery efficiency and longevity. AI can enhance the accuracy of the State of Charge (SOC) measurement, a critical metric indicating the remaining battery capacity that ensures safety by preventing overcharging or depletion. However, the adoption of AI in EV battery management has been slow due to safety concerns, as AI systems are often seen as "black boxes" with unclear causality, making it difficult to verify and assign liability in case of failures. Recent advances show promise in using AI to capture complex battery aging patterns and optimize performance more effectively than traditional methods. Yet, testing reveals that even minor sensor faults can cause AI to produce dangerously inaccurate SOC readings, risking sudden shutdowns or battery fires. To address this, researchers propose a “safety cage” system—a rigorously tested monitoring layer that supervises AI outputs by cross-checking simple physical parameters like voltage and temperature. This hybrid approach aims to
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Nevoya, a Los Angeles-based electric vehicle (EV) trucking startup, has raised $9.3 million in a seed funding round led by Lowercarbon, with participation from Floating Point, LMNT Ventures, and others. The company, which emerged from stealth last year, offers electric trucks to shippers and currently serves 10 Fortune 500 companies, achieving cost parity with comparable diesel trucks in California. Nevoya credits its competitive edge to leveraging AI for route optimization, load matching, energy-efficient operations, and battery management, enabling automation of up to 90% of trucking processes and improving communication between dispatchers and customers. With the new funding, Nevoya plans to expand beyond California into states like Texas, where it is already hauling freight in Houston and Dallas. However, reaching cost parity with diesel trucks in these new markets presents challenges due to less developed charging infrastructure. To address this, Nevoya employs creative solutions such as utilizing existing chargers at passenger vehicle stations and school bus depots during off-
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Chinese automaker Geely has introduced the Galaxy A7 EM-i, a mid-size plug-in hybrid sedan featuring the new Leishen AI Hybrid 2.0 system. Set to launch in China in Q3 2025, the vehicle boasts an exceptional driving range of over 1,305 miles, achieved through a combination of a highly efficient 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine and electric motor. The hybrid powertrain attains a class-leading thermal efficiency of 47.26% and delivers fuel consumption of 94 MPG in battery-depleted mode. The A7 EM-i offers two battery options, providing electric-only ranges of 34 or 75 miles, and targets affordability with a price range of approximately $14,000 to $18,200, positioning it against competitors like the BYD Qin L and Wuling Starlight. Geely has integrated advanced AI algorithms into the hybrid system to extend battery life by 15% via precise current management, alongside the Flyme
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