Passenger car and light-duty EV (Electric Vehicle) sales have reached 17.1M in 2024 with 11M in China, 3M in Europe and 1.8M in U.S.A and Canada. Overall, global EV sales grew by 25% in 2024 compared to 2023 [1] . In Türkiye alone, passenger car EV sales in 2024 were up 51,7% compared to 2023 […]
Wireless charging is transforming lightweight electric vehicles (LEVs), revolutionizing urban transportation and cargo logistics. Through the OPEVA project, funded under the EU CHIPS Act, advancements in efficient wireless charging systems integrate artificial intelligence (AI), robust Battery Management Systems (BMS), and IoT-enabled cloud architectures for distributed transport operations. AI-driven optimization enhances wireless power transfer efficiency, while […]
The Last Mile Delivery market is expected to grow significantly with various trends according to various market researches. It is expected to grow from $202.01 billion in 2025 to $324.48 billion in 2029 [1]. Same day delivery, Automation, Electric Vehicles and Green Logistics are some of the market trends [2]. OPEVA contributes these within “Demo […]
In the shift toward electrification and energy-efficient systems, the ability to accurately monitor and manage batteries is a key challenge for improving safety, efficiency, and reliability. As part of the OPEVA European project, demo 3 – improved sensors for accurate battery monitoring is developing next-generation sensing and management technologies that enhance battery intelligence and predictive […]
As part of the OPEVA project funded under the EU CHIPS Act, Demo 1 explores cutting-edge advancements in battery technology to enhance energy efficiency and reliability for electric vehicles (EVs) and stationary energy applications. This demonstrator focuses on developing a highly efficient and intelligent AC battery system, achieving breakthroughs in battery management, power electronics, and […]
The European Forum for Electronic Components and Systems (EFECS, 2024) is a premier event dedicated to advancing the electronic components and systems sector in Europe. Scheduled for December 5-6, 2024, in Ghent, Belgium, EFECS 2024 aims to strengthen Europe’s leadership in semiconductor technology by bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators. The forum features […]
1- An on-board multi-interface gateway for EV data integration and processing in the OPEVA project Gianluigi Ferrari, IoT Lab, Dept. of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, Italy 2- On the Integration of Electric Vehicles on Energy CommunitiesLuis Lino Ferreira, ISEP, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Porto, Portugal
The 5th General Assembly of OPEVA at the Università degli Studi di Perugia, Italy has just concluded. We had two intense days of discussions about the future evolutions of research for electric vehicles. The first demonstrators were also showcased, unveiling potential synergies among different key technologies developed within the project. Many challenges have been faced, […]
The 4th General Assembly Meeting of the OPEVA project took place on June 4th-5th, 2024 in Pilsen, Czech Republic at NTIS – New Technologies for the Information Society.
The 3rd General Assembly Meeting of the OPEVA project took place on November 14-15, 2023 in Turkey at Bilişim Vadisi and ORTEM.