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Meet Ursus - Lamborghini’s new EV model

Lamborghini has made a marked change of direction and are set to launch an all-electric version of its Urus model in 2029. This comes after the iconic Italian carmaker reversed their January decision declaring it would not be available as electric. CEO Stephan Winkelmann's finalized plans for production by 2030. Winkelmann reiterated Lamborghini would make its entire lineup, including the Huracan and Aventador sports cars and the Urus SUV, hybrid in two or three years. 

Ford’s premiere of a new crossover on March 21

On March 21, Ford is set to reveal its all-new MEB-based crossover designed by European Director Of Design Amko Leenarts. Ford has made a landmark investment - committing over $1 billion to transforming their Cologne facility for the future of electric vehicle production. While currently home only to Fiesta hatchback models, that line is set to end in 2025. The unveiling promises a glimpse into the automotive giant's future plans and design direction, so stay tuned! 

Tesla’s Cybertruck switching to 48V systems

During the March Tesla Investor Day roundup 1 and the four hours of presentations are still providing us with new information that we may have missed when we saw it the first time. Since the 1960s, 12 Volt has been used in the automobile sector. Tesla has now concluded that an upgrade to 48V is necessary since 12 Volt is just insufficient. The business has said that the Cybertruck will receive this upgrade first. 

Castrol is setting the stage for a massive investment in EV technology with their planned US$60 million state-of-the-art battery testing centre and analytical laboratory. To add, they have approved the use of ON immersion cooling fluid across its entire portfolio—including EV applications. 

„We are excited to launch our refreshed brand, which represents an exciting chapter for our company”

 says Nicola Buck, Chief Marketing Officer at Castrol. 

The Middle Eastern country is looking to become an EV manufacturing hub, with plans to manufacture 500,000 cars by 2030. Saudi Arabia is investing in electric vehicle (EV) adoption as part of its effort to transition away from oil-based energy and towards renewable sources. Saudi Arabia has already invested US$2bn into Lucid Motors, a US-based EV maker, and made an agreement with the California startup Canoo to distribute vehicles in the country. 

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As we move towards an era where oil will likely become less accessible or even regulated in some way due to global warming concerns and other issues such as pollution caused by fuel sources like coal fired power plants, 

electric vehicles are to become the transport of the future.

 With such a massive shift across all transportation branches, all hands on deck in terms of innovative solutions are needed.

Luckily, such industry ameliorations can be observed in every aspect there is to eMobility. From ever-enhancing electric cars with prolonged-battery lives to all kinds of charging facilities, eMobility is entering a whole new level.

Amongst these solutions, a big part is played by software and digital products. Namely, eRoaming, connected car data and smart charging are all here to stay and are only advancing at a speedy pace.

We have already covered eRoaming in one of our downloadable PDFs. To see more click 

A few definitions can be found in terms of what smart charging really is. Some of the widely circulating ones say:

Smart charging is a cloud-based technology that makes it possible to adjust how much energy is used by EVs based on the current state of the energy grid.

But what does it really mean in practice? One must look at smart charging as a complex, inter-connected ecosystem that enables real-time data exchange between:


Through smart charging, the charging stations may monitor, manage, and restrict the use of charging devices to optimize energy consumption. The optimization happens on the basis of collected data which gathers information such as:

renewable energy availability or lack thereof

Future-proof nature of smart charging allows for free-choice maneuvers in terms of the quality and quantity of features, leaving the room for any necessary add-ons. All that to ensure EVs will not pose a threat to the grid in times of high charging demand that’s likely to grow directly proportional to the growing popularity of electric cars.

careful monitoring of the energy consumption and thus, transferring the charging loads across available energy sources and adjusting the power accordingly. 

The shifts are to ensure the continuity of (untouched) energy flow for its other consumers, such as homes and facilities nearby.

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Lately, there has been quite a lot of debate about the capacity of the grid all over the world. With tensions rising, many people are voicing their concerns in terms of the potential grid overburdening. However, while speaking about it, one must remember how complex the whole ecosystem is.

The global energy system is a vast and complex network that supplies energy to homes and businesses across the entire planet. It includes everything from power plants and transmission lines to distribution systems and end-use customers. At the heart of this system is energy management. This is the process of planning, controlling, and optimizing the use of energy resources to meet specific objectives. It involves countless operations making sure that the entirety runs smoothly.

Demand response is one of the technologies involved in grid’s proper operation. 

Per definition, demand response is a change in electricity consumption by consumers to help keep the supply and demand of electricity in balance. This can be done by either reducing or increasing their electricity usage depending on the needs of the grid.

Through demand response, utilities can reduce the need for investment in new generation capacity, as well as improve grid stability and resilience. For consumers, demand response programs can offer financial incentives and other benefits.

The whole technology, however slightly complicated at first glance, brings a whole plethora of benefits for both - energy consumers and the grid itself.

In our downloadable PDF, we shed light on all the important aspects of demand response:

What are the main branches of the energy system?

What’s the role of the grid in the ecosystem?

Examples of demand response in practise (including eMobility solutions)

How does demand response impact the energy system?

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See what's behind the electronic system that controls the lithium-ion batteries in EVs

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Paweł Głogowski

, we’ve briefly touched upon some of the emerging technologies in the world of eMobility. One of them (admittedly, not-so-emerging as it's been going on for a while) was the 

 used in EVs. It’s now time to shed some more light on what it is.

Surely, the batteries may be regarded as the core of any electric vehicle. Essentially, it is what gets the car going. It’s also what determines to a great extent how appealing an EV can get for the potential buyers. Thus, ensuring the battery runs smoothly, safely and efficiently is paramount in the EV formation process. Here’s where BMS kicks in.


) is a system that monitors and manages a rechargeable battery (or group of batteries), such as those found in electric vehicles, UPS systems, and solar energy storage systems.

The BMS is responsible for protecting the battery from operating outside its safe limits, maximizing its lifespan, and providing accurate information about the battery's state of charge, state of health, and current capacity. 

In short, its primary functions can be narrowed down to ensuring the battery remains safe and reliable.

A BMS typically consists of a control unit, sensors, and connection wires. The control unit may be a separate device or integrated into the battery pack. The sensors monitor various parameters of the battery, such as voltage, current, temperature, and state of charge. The connection wires carry power and data between the battery and the BMS.

The control unit uses the information from the sensors to determine when to charge or discharge the battery, how much power to allow in or out, and whether the battery is operating within its safe limits. If the battery is operating outside its safe limits, the BMS will take action to protect the battery, such as disconnecting it from the load or shutting off power altogether.

The BMS may also provide information about the battery to a user or system, such as the current state of charge, state of health, and remaining capacity. This information can be used to optimize the performance of the system in which the battery is used.

A BMS typically includes safety features to protect the battery, such as overcharge and over discharge protection, short circuit protection, and thermal runaway protection. These safety features help to prevent damage to the battery and ensure that it operates safely.

The BMS may also include features to maximize the lifespan of the battery, such as balancing. Balancing equalizes the voltage of the cells in a battery pack, which helps to prevent capacity loss and extends the lifespan of the battery.

Battery management systems are used in a variety of applications, including electric vehicles, UPS systems, and solar energy storage systems. BMSs are an important part of these systems, as they help to protect the battery from damage, extend its lifespan, and provide accurate information about the battery's state.

With lithium-ion, an average battery module consists of packs of single battery cells. That is because a singular cell doesn’t hold enough capacity to power the bigger establishments. In such cases (where there are multiple modules connected to make up for a battery) monitoring and managing becomes rather complicated, as the singular cells can charge differently.

BMS collects data gathered from the batteries (in real-time) and based on the information it acts accordingly. Amongst the parameters collected  there are:

Once these are collected, the BMS system will process it. The outcomes of such processing is the below data:

State of charge (SOC)- an estimation of how much charge the battery currently has - while in use

State of health (SOH) - an estimation of the capacity/condition of the battery, it measures how well the battery is able to hold a charge

Issues - monitoring and addressing any recognized malfunctions

Based on the outputs, the BMS then takes action to protect the battery, such as turning off charging when the SOC is full or shutting down the system when a cell is over temperature.

There are two main types of BMSs. The first is a 

, which uses one control unit to manage all of the battery cells in the system. The second type of BMS is a 

, which uses multiple control units to manage the battery cells in the system.

The main advantage of using a centralized BMS is that it is simpler and cheaper to design and build. The main disadvantage of using a centralized BMS is that if the control unit fails, the entire system will fail.


The main advantage of using a distributed BMS is that it is more resilient and can continue to operate even if one or more of the control units fails. The main disadvantage of using a distributed BMS is that it is more complex and expensive to design and build.

Which type of BMS is best for a given application depends on the specific requirements of the application. For example, if cost is the primary concern, then a centralized BMS may be the best choice. If reliability is the primary concern, then a distributed BMS may be the best choice.

In terms of the use of BMS in automotive, it doesn’t differ from any other means. It helps to ensure that the battery pack lasts for as long as possible and performs at its best. A well-designed BMS can make the difference between a battery pack that lasts for years and one that needs to be replaced frequently. This can have a significant impact on the overall cost of ownership of an electric vehicle.

Amongst the vital aspects that get covered by BMS in EVs, there are:

Thermal management - much like any other batteries, the ones installed in EVs can overheat. With thermal management, the censor units control the temperature and, if it get too high, they trigger the cooling mechanisms

Discharge and charge control - the primary function of any BMS is to protect the cells within the battery pack from being over-discharged or overcharged. To do this, the BMS will cut off the discharge path when the cell voltage drops below a certain threshold, and will also cut off the charging path when the cell voltage reaches a higher threshold.

Battery balancing - In order to ensure that all the cells in the battery pack are at the same voltage, the BMS will occasionally "balance" them by equalizing the voltages of all the cells. This is usually done during charging, when the cell voltages are highest.

Communication and Safety monitoring - Some BMS systems also have a communication interface that allows them to be connected to a computer or other devices. This can be used for firmware updates, data logging, or even remote control of the BMS. Additionally, BMS systems have built-in safety features that can monitor the system for faults and take appropriate action if a problem is detected.

eMobility News by Solidstudio

14 MARCH 2023 • 4 MIN READ

Meet Ursus - Lamborghini’s new EV model

Ford’s premiere of a new crossover on March 21

Tesla’s Cybertruck switching to 48V systems

Castrol joins to the emobility change

Saudi Arabia invests in EV