Piersica has launched a patented polymer, PIRION, that offers enhanced performance for lithium-ion battery applications. The company claims that PIRION improves conductivity, voltage stability, thermal resilience and mechanical durability, and is fully compatible with existing lithium-ion technology. PIRION features an amorphous molecular structure that increases lithium salt solubility and ion mobility, providing higher conductivity. The… Read more…

Vishay Intertechnology has announced a new 30 W thick film power resistor, the Sfernice LTA 30, qualified to AEC-Q200 standards and packaged in a compact TO-220 form factor for direct heatsink mounting. The component is engineered for high reliability and durability in demanding automotive environments, targeting next-generation electric vehicle and hybrid systems. The LTA 30… Read more…

SAICEC, a provider of chip and system design services for the automotive sector, has adopted Siemens’ PAVE360 software to create digital twins of automotive architectures. The collaboration is aimed at enabling comprehensive verification of automotive components—spanning from chip-level to complete system-level validation. By deploying PAVE360, SAICEC expects to streamline the development of software-defined vehicles and… Read more…

Arcady Sosinov is a veteran of the EV charging industry. In 2014, he founded FreeWire to address the challenges of securing adequate grid infrastructure for DC fast charging sites. FreeWire’s solution, which pairs battery storage with chargers, is one that is now becoming the norm in the industry. Unfortunately FreeWire, as so many startups have,… Read more…

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) has been contracted and approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency to recycle end-of-life lithium-ion batteries from what it claims is the largest battery cleanup operation in EPA history. The approval covers batteries damaged in a January 2025 fire at a Northern California grid-scale battery energy storage system, which involved… Read more…

CHINT has launched the iDCM7 Smart DC Energy Meter to address major challenges in European EV charging infrastructure. The new meter is designed to enhance security, efficiency and regulatory compliance for public EV charging stations, addressing persistent reliability issues and the need for robust cross-network compatibility across the region. The iDCM7 Smart DC Energy Meter… Read more…

Edge Energy has announced a collaboration with Lincoln Electric to deliver a 100 kW single-phase EV charging solution designed for locations that lack access to three-phase power. The companies say the compact, modular platform integrates Edge Energy’s solid-state digital phase conversion technology with Lincoln Electric’s Velion 50 kW DC fast chargers and DC America’s EV… Read more…

Residents of the German city of Karlsruhe are enjoying quieter mornings these days. Waste collection agency Team Sauberes Karlsruhe (Clean Karlsruhe Team) recently added seven new Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric waste collection vehicles to its fleet. TSK used a test vehicle for over a year to gather experience and test the practicality of the electric drive… Read more…

ChargePoint has launched the latest generation of its ChargePoint Platform, a comprehensive software platform designed to manage EV charging infrastructure. The re-engineered solution aims to optimize charging networks of any size, from single sites to global deployments, while integrating with a range of energy systems. The platform, designed for use by fleet operators, automotive manufacturers,… Read more…

The vast majority of power converters used in the EV space—from battery chargers to traction inverters—are classified as voltage-fed, meaning they expect to be supplied from a source whose voltage varies little with changes in current draw (i.e. has a low impedance), and the best way to ensure this condition is with a capacitor across… Read more…

Wolfspeed has announced the release of its 1200-volt silicon carbide (SiC) six-pack power modules, targeting high-power inverter applications for electric vehicles and industrial machinery. The new modules utilize Wolfspeed’s Gen 4 SiC MOSFET technology combined with updated packaging to deliver what it claims is three times the power cycling capability at operating temperature compared to… Read more…

Well, we didn’t see this one coming: The 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid isn’t actually a Nissan Rogue. It’s a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with a Nissan grille and badges slapped on. When Nissan announced more than a year ago it would sell a plug-in hybrid Rogue in the U.S., the industry assumption was that it… Read more…

Plasmatreat has integrated its Openair-Plasma surface pretreatment technology with the REDOX-Tool for oxide reduction, targeting production challenges in automotive power electronics. The combined process is designed to improve manufacturing quality of power modules used in EVS by enhancing bond integrity and thermal performance. The Openair-Plasma pretreatment provides a dry, controllable surface activation that removes organic… Read more…

EV drivers aren’t losing confidence in their cars—they’re losing confidence in the charging experience. This session reveals how smarter, scalable payment technology addresses the hidden issues behind failed sessions, low uptime, and driver frustration. Join this session, you’ll learn how modern payment infrastructure can deliver reliable, tap-and-go charging experiences that boost revenue, reduce operational complexity,… Read more…

The 1GT private climate equity strategy arm of Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) led a growth capital fundraise for Corvus Energy, which supplies maritime energy storage systems. Corvus Energy has more than 1,300 installations across Europe, North America and Asia, delivering over 1,300 MWh of power to a global fleet. The investor consortium led by… Read more…

Honda Power Sports & Products, a subsidiary of American Honda Motor, has launched a new lineup of battery-powered, zero-turn-radius (ZTR) lawnmowers branded under the ProZision name. The ProZision range includes 54-inch and 60-inch manual models, as well as a 60-inch autonomous model. The lawnmowers further diversify the company’s outdoor power product portfolio for a variety… Read more…

Molex has announced the launch of its eHV60 high-voltage automotive connector, the first product in its new eHV high-voltage connector and terminal system portfolio. Molex says the eHV60 is purpose-built for auxiliary high-voltage functions, including DC/DC converters, onboard chargers, electric compressors and e-axles in battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The connector is… Read more…

EV Realty develops, owns and operates commercial EV charging hubs strategically located near major freight corridors and industrial centers. Outpost, a GreenPoint portfolio company, operates a national network of 25 truck terminals and drop yards Now Outpost has contributed assets for a direct minority investment in EV Realty. “This additional investment positions EV Realty to… Read more…

Microchip Technology has announced the LAN866x family of 10BASE-T1S endpoint devices with Remote Control Protocol (RCP), aiming to simplify in-vehicle Ethernet network integration in zonal architectures. The company says these endpoints allow direct translation of Ethernet packets to local digital interfaces, removing the need for custom software or microcontrollers on each network node. The LAN866x… Read more…