64 Focus: Modular batteries Why it’s important to harmonise design and control when optimising modular battery technologies, complementing recent cell-to-pack advancements 74 PS: Multi-chemistry batteries Dual- and multi-chemistry batteries are an attractive idea, with the combinations compensating for any weaknesses, but they also take more effort and money 4 Intro A sign of a burgeoning market are premium products, highlighted by new EV stars from Rolls-Royce and Bentley 6 The Grid Vicor launches trio of autograde power modules, NXP develops ultra-wideband BMS, Wright reveals 2.5 MW electric aircraft motor, and much more 16 In conversation: John Stamford If you want to know the entire story of EVs, the best person to ask is Jaguar Land Rover’s advanced powertrain engineer 20 Dossier: Evice Rolls-Royce Corniche The Rolls-Royce film star is receiving a 21st Century overhaul with electric power and modern refinement 32 Focus: Battery cell manufacturing Getting the chemistry right in the three major phases of electrode manufacturing, cell assembly and validation 42 Show report: Battery Show USA Detroit showcased advanced technologies from 1250 organisations to over 21,000 visitors, making the 2024 event the largest in the show’s history 50 Digest: Dynisma DMG family Dynisma is cutting the time and expense involved in building and testing vehicles by achieving as much prototype development as possible with its simulators 56 Deep insight: Isolation technologies How galvanic isolation allows digital controllers to interface safely with the high-voltage systems of modern EVs 42 56 50 64 20 3 January/February 2025 | Contents E-Mobility Engineering | January/February 2025
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