IEEE Test Suite Specification: DC Fast Charging
DC fast chargers (DCFCs) are the fastest and most powerful charging option for electric vehicles (EVs). They can charge an EV to 80% in 20…
ISO 6469-3:2021—Safety for Electric Road Vehicles
The concept of electric cars is not recent. In 1884, English inventor Thomas Parker built the first electric car for mass production. The electrical vehicle…
Electric Vehicles Surpass Expectations, Standards Support Future Growth
Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced automobile sales into stagnation, electric vehicles (EVs) have exceeded sales expectations, comprising 4% of the…
2024 Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1-2024)
The 2024 Canadian Electrical Code, otherwise known as the CEC or CSA C22.1-2021, is the safety standard for electrical installations in Canada. National Electrical Codes…
Electric Cars: There Are Still Few, But the Future is Hopeful
About ten years ago, electric vehicles (EVs) emerged from the midst of obscurity, a technology of the future with the potential to change everything. However,…
CISPR 25 Ed. 4.0 b:2016: Corrigendum to the On-Board Receivers Standard
***Update: The standard discussed in this blog post has been revised. The current edition, CISPR 25 Ed. 5.0 b:2021 – Vehicles, Boats And Internal Combustion…
Electric Vehicle Charging System
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), there are approximately 47,000 charging outlets for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid automobiles in the United…
Range Anxiety in Electric Vehicles
According to a Consumer Reports Car Brand Perception Survey, 77 percent of U.S. adults do not believe that an electric car could meet their current…
Implementation of Electric Cars
The most popular method of powering automobiles is and has been with gasoline-powered combustion engines, despite the many other potential power sources that could be…