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Therefore, working with an
experienced team to build a plan
that considers all relevant factors
is important. Intertek offers
on-road assessment solutions,
taking advantage of
a global network of labs
dedicated to electric vehicle
testing. The company’s
on-road testing services are
fully complimented by in-lab
evaluations to provide end-to-end
peace of mind via controlled and
real-world environments.
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Considerations for Electric Vehicle On-Road Evaluations
Electric vehicles can benefi t
also knowing charging station
from on-road evaluations to
locations, public accessibility,
assess interactions with charging
and functionality.
stations and power grids. This
They should account for driver
provides data on interoperability
shifts, holidays and potential
and power quality to be used for
adverse weather. They wil have
benchmarking or product design/
to securely upload test data every
development. The process may
day, and know whether they
seem straightforward, but there
have access to vehicle service if
are many considerations to
repairs are needed.
make. These include what you
On-road programs often
trying to answer and what are
present logistical challenges
your priorities? Defi ning the goal
unrelated to the technical aspects
in advance is critical to building
of testing and driving.
and implementing a successful
test plan.
It is important to ensure drivers
are properly trained for both
driving and data collection. This
is especially important in foreign
markets and with prototype or
modifi ed vehicles. There is a
need for them to understand
terrain, elevation changes and
traffi c patterns to plan the best
route for the data required, and
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Bi-directional high power test bench energy system
Reliable and powerful test equipment along
the whole supply chain from R&D to end of
line test is mandatory for today’s automotive
industry. Especially verifi cation tests in the area
of drivetrain and battery applications for HEV and
EV require a safe to operate test equipment with
high reproducibility over a wide range.
The new Heinzinger ERS-BIC is a high power
and high dynamic bidirectional system, with
active energy recovery to the grid specially
designed for such applications.
The Heinzinger ERS-BIC perfectly supports
battery simulation for power electronic and
electric motor tests as well as tests for hybrid
and drive batteries. With a voltage and current
range up to 1200VDC/2400A and range of
power stages up to ±1200KW (Master-/Slave)
nearly every electric powertrain or fuel-cell
application can be supported.
The ERS-BIC is available with one, two or
four-channels. To increase the maximum output
current and power it is possible to connect the
output channels in parallel.
A safe and effi cient operation of the
regenerative power supply is guaranteed by
electrical isolation between mains grid and
DC-side via high power water cooled isolation
transformers. A broad range of options in
combination with the Heinzinger engineering and
after sales support complete the offered service.
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Parylene increases
reliability of electric and
hybrid vehicle electronics
Ultra-thin and lightweight,
Parylene conformal coatings offer
excellent moisture, chemical and
dielectric barrier capabilities to protect
electronics used in electric and hybrid
vehicle technologies.
The coatings are also able to offer
superior thermal and UV stability and,
for elastomeric components, a low
coeffi cient of friction.
Parylene coatings are applied as
a vapor, so there is no liquid phase in
the coating process. As a result, there
are no meniscus, pooling or bridging
effects. The molecular growth of
Parylene not only ensures an even,
ultra-thin, lightweight conformal
coating, it also enables the coating
to penetrate into every crevice,
providing complete encapsulation of
the substrate. Parylenes provide a
level of protection that is unmatched
by many conformal coating materials.
Manufacturers in the transportation
industry have long relied upon
various methods to protect electronic
systems, but newer, more advanced
electronics require advanced levels
of protection that must be lightweight,
achievable on any component size,
survive harsh environments, and
cannot interfere with the sending
or receipt of control signals. Parylene
conformal coatings are able to meet
these requirements.
RoHS and REACH compliant,
Parylenes provide an innovative
solution for protecting sensors, circuit
boards, MEMS, LEDs, elastomers
and other surfaces and components
that require reliable, long-life
performance in harsh and challenging
automotive environments.
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