#155 – Don Wright | Unico – Testing for Batteries, E-Motor, Inverter, E-Axle, and E-Powertrains

Don Wright is VP of Engineering at Unico. Key topics in this conversation include: Effective testing solutions for electric propulsion system components How Unico stays one step ahead of the state of the art The push for ever increasing performance of electric powertrains Converting a 1999 Jeep Wrangler to electric Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/donwright https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-wright-88b19a9/ https://unicous.com/quantum-drive-platform/ Don’s Bio: Don Wright has over 25 years of experience in the powertrain test business in roles ranging from system engineering to project management, product management, R&D development manager, business segment manager, director of engineering, and now VP Engineering. He has more than 15 years in EV test with a focus on EV testing solutions for E-Motor, Inverter, E-Axle, E-Powertrain, Battery (Cell, Module, Sub-Pack, Pack), and Fuel Cell. In his spare time, he is converting a 1999 Jeep Wrangler to electric with his wife. About Unico: Unico is a long standing, world class provider of power electronics for controlling motors and testing batteries. From multi-axis coordinated control in demanding, precision automation lines for paper processing and metal processing, cutting, and coiling to high performance and efficient test systems used for the development and testing of electric motors, inverters, e-axles, and batteries, Unico has a power control solution for the application. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/