The increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) reflects rising consumer satisfaction with important factors such as performance, cost and charging infrastructure. The latest figures show that EV sales are accelerating at a rapid rate, and will outpace internal combustion engine counterparts by 2033 – five years earlier than previously expected.
Indeed, some of the leading vehicle manufacturers are making bold claims for EV sales during 2021. For example, Volkswagen aims to more than double its sales of new EVs to 450,000 this year, with demand surging in all major global markets.
Yet despite this strong upward sales trajectory, the automotive industry knows that it cannot afford to be complacent.
While many consumers already buy into the benefits of EVs, others are only likely to switch their allegiance if continued technological advancements can be delivered. This is certainly true when it comes to vehicle range, which historically has been one of the biggest concerns for prospective buyers.
Battery performance will remain a crucial factor in the success of electric vehicles, with the leading car makers investing heavily to extend range and reduce charging times. Traditionally, all techniques used to establish the current density of battery cells have suffered from technical limitations.
Now, though, scientists and engineers at materials innovation company Paragraf™ have successfully exploited the unique characteristics of one-atom-thick graphene to develop a highly accurate Hall sensor that could lead to the design of more optimised battery cells.
This white paper outlines the benefits of the new sensor over existing technologies and explains how it could improve the performance of next-generation electric cars.
Click http://www.paragraf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/EV-Cell-Monitoring-White-Paper-1.pdf for full texts.
