The Technology Addicts
Join "The Technology Addicts" podcast by Avnet Abacus, a leading European distributor of cutting-edge tech products. Explore the exciting world of interconnect, passive, electromechanical, power supply, energy storage, wireless & sensor products and solutions with our inspiring interview guests.
Episodes
41 episodes
Your Top 10 Questions on Electrification Answered
In this special Q&A episode, our experts tackle the ten most frequently asked questions about electrification in the All Electric Society. From the best cell chemistries and battery safety systems to cooling, vibration resistance, and high-...
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10:14
How Heavy Machinery Goes Electric
Electrifying agricultural and construction machinery is one of the toughest challenges on the road to the All Electric Society. High power peaks, extreme conditions, and heavy-duty performance demand advanced batteries, robust power electronics...
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5:27
Interview: How to Build a Resilient Energy System for the All Electric Society
In this interview, Prof. Jutta Hanson from the VDE discusses the transformation of Europe’s power grids and the challenges of achieving a...
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What Powers the Shift to a Cleaner Society
Electrifying all areas of society is at the heart of the All Electric Society – a world where renewable energy powers homes, industries, and mobility. From smart cities and efficient heat pumps to electric transport and DC power grids, electrif...
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4:15
Why Electricity Holds the Key to Net Zero
Electrification is the cornerstone of the All Electric Society – a vision for a CO₂-neutral world powered entirely by renewable energy. As climate change accelerates, the shift towards clean electricity, digitalisation, and automation becomes e...
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From V2G to V2P – the future of connected driving
Tomorrow’s vehicles won’t just move – they’ll communicate. This episode explores how V2X technologies are turning electric cars into active grid participants and data hubs for traffic, safety, and infrastructure. From vehicle-to-grid energy exc...
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The unsung role of capacitors in efficient power electronics
High switching frequencies from silicon carbide and gallium nitride semiconductors make modern converters fast and efficient – but they also push passive components to the limit. This episode explains how new generations of DC link capacitors a...
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How relays make Mode 3 charging safer and smaller
Mode 3 charging stations are the workhorses of EV infrastructure – and ensuring their safety is critical. This episode explores how new IEC-compliant relays enable efficient residual current protection by switching all three phases with a singl...
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What charging looks like for off-highway EVs
Electrification is transforming not just road vehicles, but also off-highway machines like excavators, tractors and mining equipment. This episode explores how powerful charging systems, high-current cables and compact connector designs ensure ...
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How battery tech goes greener
As battery demand skyrockets, sustainability is becoming just as important as performance. This episode explores how lithium and sodium-based batteries are evolving, why new EU legislation is reshaping battery production and recycling, and what...
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5:14
The hidden tech behind energy-saving, future-ready rail systems
Rail transport is among the most energy-efficient modes of travel – but even trains can go greener. This episode explores how modern DC-to-DC converters with ultra-wide voltage input ranges, advanced semiconductors, and power failure protection...
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Why next-gen sensors are crucial for efficiency and safety
Sensors are the invisible enablers of modern mobility – helping vehicles charge safely, operate efficiently, and stay reliable under all conditions. This episode explores how sensor innovation, from MEMS miniaturisation to digital and wireless ...
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4:06
What zero-emission mobility really requires
The transition to sustainable transport depends on more than electric cars – it’s about replacing combustion engines across the board with efficient, low-emission alternatives. This episode explores the key technologies enabling the shift: from...
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4:37
The road to 90% fewer emissions – and how we’ll get there
The EU’s Fit for 55 legislation aims to cut transport-related emissions by 90 percent by 2050 – and electrification is leading the way. This episode explores how the transformation spans every vehicle category, from cars to construction machine...
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How the future of electric mobility began in 1881
Electric vehicles are often seen as a modern breakthrough – yet their origins date back to the 19th century. This episode tells the fascinating story of how EVs once dominated the roads, why they lost ground to petrol cars, and what we can lear...
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How smart charging adapts to land, sea and air transport
Electromobility doesn’t stop at cars – from scooters and construction vehicles to ferries, freight trucks and electric aircraft, each mode of transport brings its own charging needs. This episode explores innovative charging solutions across al...
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5:47
Why the future of charging may not involve plugging in
Is the cable becoming obsolete? From robotic arms and wireless pads to battery swapping and charging while driving, this episode explores innovative alternatives that could make EV charging faster, easier, and fully automated – especially in a ...
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3:27
What’s inside next-gen charging cables
High-power DC charging generates enormous heat – and that’s putting new demands on the design of cables and plugs. This episode looks at the latest innovations in thermal management, from liquid and phase change cooling to sensor-equipped smart...
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Why battery buffers are key to fast charging anywhere
Fast, convenient charging is essential for the future of electromobility – especially on long-distance routes. This episode explores how high-power charging stations, battery buffer systems, and advances in materials like silicon carbide are ma...
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5:54
What enables smart charging communication?
Reliable communication between electric vehicles, charging stations and the grid is essential for intelligent energy services. This episode dives into high- and low-level protocols, backend integration, and the key international standards – fro...
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3:37
Why modern inverters are key to fast, flexible EV charging
Inverters are the heart of every charging system – and key to faster, smarter, and more efficient electric vehicle charging. This episode explores how innovations like silicon carbide semiconductors, solid-state transformers, and combined solar...
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How secure is EV infrastructure?
The growing connectivity of electric vehicles and their charging infrastructure opens new opportunities – and new vulnerabilities. This episode explores the rising threat of cyber-attacks on charging stations, the need for holistic system secur...
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What’s needed for everyday EV adoption
For electromobility to become a true mainstream solution, charging needs to be simple, accessible, and built around the user. In this episode, we explore how better apps, open roaming, Plug & Charge, and secure payment systems can remove fr...
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5:27
Why parked EVs are key to future energy systems
Electric vehicles can now feed power back into the grid – and that’s just the beginning. This episode looks at the rise of bidirectional charging, controllable infrastructure, and V2G systems that turn EVs into decentralised energy storage. It’...
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