LEAD has released of an integrated solid-state battery cutting and stacking machine targeted at addressing the technical challenges of next-generation energy storage manufacturing. The machine is engineered for the specific requirements of solid-solid interface materials used in all-solid-state batteries, which require highly precise and controlled stacking due to their sensitivity and brittle nature. The new… Read more…

EV charging provider Blink Charging has launched a new line of Level 2 EV chargers tailored specifically for multifamily and fleet applications. The Shasta line was originally developed through Blink’s acquisition of Zemetric, but has now been integrated into Blink’s broader charging ecosystem, with flexible installation and intelligent software capabilities. The Shasta 48 delivers up… Read more…

Driivz, a Vontier company, has released Platform Version 9, an updated electric vehicle charging and energy management software suite designed to support EV charging networks and service providers. The new version is now available to its global customer base, which operates in more than 30 countries. Platform Version 9 introduces new features to streamline fleet… Read more…

ROHM Semiconductor has announced an expanded selection of its EROM (Embeddable BCI-ROM) thermal simulation models for shunt resistors, now accessible on ROHM’s website and included as standard in Siemens’ Simcenter Flotherm electronic thermal design software (version 2510 and later). Shunt resistor models serve critical roles in automotive and industrial equipment, supporting high-accuracy current detection and… Read more…

EV charging provider Blink Charging has been awarded a Sourcewell contract for EV charging equipment and related services. Sourcewell, a self-funded governmental organization established in 1978, administers a program that harnesses the collective purchasing power of more than 50,000 participating agencies. By streamlining procurement with pre-negotiated, competitive pricing contracts, Sourcewell enables government, educational and nonprofit… Read more…

Dürr has announced the development of X.Cellify DC, a dry electrode coating process that forms a free-standing film of active battery material, which is fully recyclable until it is laminated onto the collector foil. The company says this approach reduces active material waste in battery electrode production, and its proof-of-concept confirms the technology’s reliability, scalability,and… Read more…

GreenPower Motor Company has announced accelerated production of its electric school bus lineup, supported by a financing facility of up to $18 million, deployable in tranches of up to $2 million. The facility is designed to optimize cash conversion cycles, enabling GreenPower to match capital deployment with production timing as the company scales output. GreenPower… Read more…

Australian EVSE provider Autel Energy recently launched a next-generation liquid-cooled charging system and all-in-one smart energy solution. Autel Energy’s next-generation high-power charging solution, the MaxiCharger DS600L Liquid-Cooled System, features new liquid-cooled power modules, and delivers up to 3 MW total output per cabinet cluster. It supports both CCS and MCS standards for fleet and depot… Read more…

Australian EVSE provider Autel Energy recently launched a next-generation liquid-cooled charging system and all-in-one smart energy solution. Autel Energy’s next-generation high-power charging solution, the MaxiCharger DS600L Liquid-Cooled System, features new liquid-cooled power modules, and delivers up to 3 MW total output per cabinet cluster. It supports both CCS and MCS standards for fleet and depot… Read more…

Asahi Kasei has signed a license agreement allowing EAS Batteries to use its acetonitrile-containing electrolyte technology in a new ultra-high power lithium-ion cell. EAS Batteries plans to launch its cylindrical UHP601300 LFP 22 cell, utilizing a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode and the novel electrolyte, by March 2026. Asahi Kasei says its electrolyte offers high… Read more…

Asahi Kasei has signed a license agreement allowing EAS Batteries to use its acetonitrile-containing electrolyte technology in a new ultra-high power lithium-ion cell. EAS Batteries plans to launch its cylindrical UHP601300 LFP 22 cell, utilizing a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode and the novel electrolyte, by March 2026. Asahi Kasei says its electrolyte offers high… Read more…

SparkCharge specializes in off-grid EV fleet charging solutions, including mobile chargers. Now the company has launched a new charging infrastructure planning platform specifically designed for commercial EV fleet deployments. The SparkAI platform “combines real-world intelligence, project location-specific datasets, weather forecasts, and a comprehensive global EV database to create optimized charging infrastructure plans for fleet owners… Read more…

GlobalFoundries has announced a technology licensing agreement with TSMC for 650-V and 80-V Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology. The company says this move will accelerate its development of GaN products, with market availability projected for late 2026. According to GlobalFoundries, the adoption of GaN—particularly 650 V and 80 V processes—is aimed at meeting increasing requirements for… Read more…

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…