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NOTABLE Although FEV ( fev.com/en.html ) may be ordinarily associated with gasoline- and diesel-powered engines, the company recognizes that there are changes aborning in the whole powertrain area. Consequently, the frm has been pursuing electrifcation for a number of years, and has been operating its own feet of electric vehicles (EVs) since 2010. In addition to which, it has worked on 65 electrifed powertrain development projects and some 20 battery projects (for hybrids and full EVs). FEV Develops BMS for EVs Battery management system (BMS) developed by FEV can be used for hybrid or full electric vehicles. As Dr. Michael Stapelbroek, FEV department manager, Hybrid and E-Mobility, puts it, "Our spectrum of competence consists of every phase of development, from the concept work and development of modules and battery packs to the manufacturing and testing of the battery and, eventually, the integration and certifcation for series production." To that end, FEV has developed a battery pack that is being used in a serial production plug-in hybrid vehicle. It has a capacity of 10 kWh and provides an electric range of about 30 miles for the vehicle. A key element is the battery management system (BMS) that FEV has developed. Given the company's experience, it is now on its third generation BMS. The BMS consists of a central control system, a master circuit board and one decentralized measurement unit for each battery module, the slave circuit board. Stapelbroek said that hardware "together with optimized algorithms allows a very reliable and stable control of the battery." Stapelbroek noted that the BMS is applicable for various types of battery systems. A tale of two bolts. Introducing DELTA-PROTEKT ® KL 120... zinc flake basecoat with improved corrosion resistance. Two bolts after 1080 hours test salt spray. The one on the right is coated with the new DELTA-PROTEKT ® KL 120, an environmentally friendly and corrosion resistant coating that extends fastener product life. It is ideal for markets such as automotive, industrial, construction, ag and energy to name a few. The coating is REACH compliant, provides consistent torque tension and is cost competitive. When it comes to coatings innovations, look to the innovator. Look to Dörken. From the start, it's all about the fnish. www.doerken-mks.com 517.522.4600 Dörken DELTA-PROTEKT ® Inorganic coating systems Dörken DELTA ® -TONE Non-electrolytic zinc flake basecoat system Dörken DELTA ® -SEAL Topcoat systems for a variety of metals Dörken DELTACOLL ® Clear and black topcoats for zinc and zinc alloy electroplating DELTA-MKS ® coatings & finishing systems product line includes: COATI I VATIO 18 GEAR