From Lithium-Ion to Sodium-Ion Batteries: A New Era in Battery Technology As the demand for energy storage continues to rise, sodium-ion batteries (NIBs) are gaining momentum as a compelling alternative to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Leveraging more abundant and cost-effective materials, NIBs are especially well-suited for low-speed electric vehicles—where range is less critical and affordability is […]
Beyond Experimentation: Predicting Battery Performance with Multi-Scale Models In today’s electrified world, designing better batteries goes far beyond trial-and-error testing. Engineers and researchers are increasingly turning to simulation to accelerate innovation and reduce development costs. Lithium-ion batteries power modern energy storage systems, from electric vehicles to grid storage. As demand grows for higher performance, longer […]
Why Digital Twins are Necessary and Important Imagine being able to predict equipment failures before they happen, optimize system performance in real time, and reduce expensive physical testing. This is the power of digital twins. A digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical asset, enabling real-time monitoring, simulation, and optimization. With increasing system […]
Eliminate the Guess Work in Battery Modeling Selections System-level design engineers have a difficult task. They deal with challenging questions such as: What Lithium-ion cells work best for a particular application; How many cells should be placed in series and parallel; or What type of motor and drive technology should be used? They have to […]
The HVACR Industry is Evolving As we step into 2025, major trends in systems simulation are emerging. The heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) industry is seeing accelerated growth in the adoption of simulation throughout the design and development process. This industry is looking to further modernize, appeal to consumers, and demand energy-efficient, sustainable […]
Unlocking the Potential of eVTOL Aircraft for Taxi Services: Advancing On-Demand Transportation Safely and Efficiently The world is rapidly advancing towards an integrated and accessible on-demand transportation network. Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) vehicles have emerged as the ideal solution for the near future, offering faster and more efficient travel options. However, ensuring the […]
Unveiling the Power of GT-SUITE This year, Gamma Technologies celebrated a significant milestone: its 30th anniversary. Since its inception in 1994, Gamma Technologies has been at the forefront of engineering simulation, revolutionizing how industries approach design and innovation. At the heart of this transformation is GT-SUITE, the company’s flagship systems simulation software that has become […]
Governmental Regulations Impacting Automotive OEMs In recent news, new vehicle tailpipe governmental regulations in the United States have softened for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) development of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids (HEVs). The Department of Energy has significantly slowed the phase-out of existing rules that give automakers extra fuel-economy credit for electric and hybrid vehicles […]
What are the Sources of Noise and Vibration in Electric Drives? The general shift towards electrification in the electric vehicle (EV) market and beyond has created a need for higher fidelity simulation of electric powertrains. One aspect of this trend that has been getting attention is the desire for detailed analysis of an electric motor’s […]
From calculating EV range to heat pump design, there is a blog for every simulation! As we kick off 2024, let’s look back at the best blogs of 2023! Since the inception of Gamma Technologies, GT-SUITE has optimized system simulation solutions for manufacturers! In no order, these are the top 10 blogs written in 2023 that […]
