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Articles on the latest in electric vehicle sensor technology

How an EV Sensor Supplier Can do More Than Make Your Sensor

Amphenol Sensors Dec 15, 2023 9:29:00 AM
How an EV Sensor Supplier Can do More Than Make Your Sensor

Consider the sound system that’s in your electric vehicle’s design. 

A necessity for many drivers and passengers, the system represents what we see with many other elements of the EV. There's a good chance the radio was made by one manufacturer while the speakers were by another. The software that controls the radio – that was probably done by another company, too. 

Vetting EV Automotive Sensor Manufacturers for  Optimized Sourcing

Amphenol Sensors Dec 6, 2023 8:00:00 AM
Vetting EV Automotive Sensor Manufacturers for  Optimized Sourcing

In the history of automotive manufacturing, complete in-house construction of vehicles has been a rarity – especially at the mass-production level. 

Put simply, it’s near impossible to build a vehicle – even electric –  without incorporating parts from external sources into their builds. 

Electric Vehicle HVAC System Optimization With Sensor Technology

Amphenol Sensors Dec 13, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Electric Vehicle HVAC System Optimization With Sensor Technology

In the typical household, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, (HVAC) associated costs are one of the biggest contributors to a monthly electric bill. 

To keep an indoor environment comfortable, residential and industrial HVAC systems require a lot of power for operation as they operate almost continuously year-round.

The same principles apply to electric vehicle HVAC systems. Though the inside of an EV is smaller than that of a home, it still takes a lot of energy to run an HVAC system and keep the cabin’s temperature comfortable, especially in very hot or very cold climates.  And waste heat or cool air force the system to work harder.