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Porsche reassesses battery ambitions amid slower EV uptake


Porsche is reassessing its battery strategy in response to the slower-than-expected ramp-up of electric mobility – and the impact is being felt across its operations. The German carmaker has confirmed a strategic realignment of its battery activities, which directly affects its subsidiary, the Cellforce Group. Compounding the situation, Porsche has also issued a profit warning. Read more…

Baknor reveals revolutionary advance in liquid cold plate casting process


A new leak-free casting process that could revolutionise the efficiency of liquid cold plates has been introduced by leading thermal management solution innovator Baknor. The ‘Zero Zleak’ method promises to enhance the performance and reliability of cooling systems for high-power batteries and power electronics and set new industry standards. Read more…

TOSS seal-and-cut heat seal bands are designed for sealing battery cells and packs


TOSS Machine Components, a manufacturer of impulse heat-sealing components and supplies, has introduced a line of seal-and-cut heat-seal bands designed to address the specific needs of sealing battery cells and packs. The company’s Beaded Bands, T-Profile Bands and Custom Seal-Cut (CSC) Bands deliver consistent, reliable seals while cutting polymeric films in a single process, the… Read more…

it’s electric installs public curbside chargers in San Francisco


Curbside charging pioneer it’s electric has installed two chargers as part of a new pilot program in San Francisco. The deployment is the result of months of collaboration between it’s electric and various city agencies. Data evaluation and lessons learned from the pilot will inform recommendations to establish a more permanent curbside charging permitting process…. Read more…