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Wolfspeed targets automotive with its commercial launch of 200 mm SiC materials portfolio


US-based silicon carbide (SiC) technology firm Wolfspeed has announced the commercial launch of its 200 mm SiC materials products. The move is part of the company’s strategy to help the industry transition from silicon to silicon carbide. After initially offering 200 mm SiC to certain customers, the company decided to release the products to the… Read more…

Wolfspeed targets automotive with its commercial launch of 200 mm SiC materials portfolio


US-based silicon carbide (SiC) technology firm Wolfspeed has announced the commercial launch of its 200 mm SiC materials products. The move is part of the company’s strategy to help the industry transition from silicon to silicon carbide. After initially offering 200 mm SiC to certain customers, the company decided to release the products to the… Read more…

CEA and ProLogium team up to develop recyclable solid-state battery module


Lithium battery developer ProLogium Technology has formed a partnership with French public research organization CEA to develop a solid-state battery module with a Design-for-Disassembly structure. The companies have been collaborating since November 2024 to create a battery system that combines high energy density with a modular, easy-to-dismantle design. This approach aims to enhance the ability… Read more…

Tellus Power introduces two new 600 kW DC fast EV chargers


EVSE manufacturer Tellus Power has unveiled two new 600 kW DC fast charger systems: a distributed system and an all-in-one unit. Both are designed for flexible deployment across various applications, including fleet and public charging sites. The distributed system supports anywhere from one to eight dispensers from a single 600 kW power cabinet, allowing operators… Read more…

POSCO FutureM completes its battery cathode materials portfolio


South Korean battery materials firm POSCO Future M, a subsidiary of steelmaking giant POSCO, says it has completed the pilot development of cathode material portfolio for all EV classes. The company has developed ultra-high-nickel cathode materials for premium EVs and high-voltage mid-nickel cathode materials for standard EVs. The materials for batteries in premium EVs maximize… Read more…

ZM Trucks opens US headquarters and assembly plant in California


Commercial EV manufacturer ZM Trucks has opened its US headquarters and assembly facility in Fontana, California and debuted its ZM8 commercial truck in the US. The new facility, located 49 miles from downtown Los Angeles, spans 9.67 acres and includes a 210,000-square-foot factory floor. The company has also relocated its regional headquarters. The opening follows… Read more…

Pioneer Power announces multiple orders for its portable EV charging solution


Pioneer Power Solutions, a provider of distributed energy resources, power generation equipment and mobile EV charging solutions, has announced several new contract wins across a range of sectors. The company expects to fulfill the new orders during the remainder of 2025 and into the first quarter of 2026. Pioneer has sold an e-Boost Mobile Mini… Read more…

LG Technology Ventures invests in WeaveGrid to advance EV-grid integration


WeaveGrid has announced a strategic investment from LG Technology Ventures, the venture capital branch of LG Group. The investment aims to advance WeaveGrid’s grid-interactive vehicle management platform, which enables EVs manufacturers and utility companies to securely integrate EVs into the electric grid. LG Technology Ventures says it is bringing energy storage expertise to WeaveGrid’s cohort… Read more…

Alpha-En produces lithium metal anodes with lithium carbonate from Century Lithium’s Nevada plant


New York-based Alpha-En has successfully converted Century Lithium‘s lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) into battery-grade lithium-metal anodes. The lithium metal was produced using lithium carbonate derived from Century Lithium’s Angel Island project in Esmeralda County, Nevada and the associated demonstration plant in Nye County, Nevada. Century Lithium provided Alpha-En with a sample of 99.8% pure lithium carbonate… Read more…

The Virtual Conference on EV Engineering is now available to watch on demand


This week, Charged hosted a virtual conference on EV engineering that included live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As. All live sessions were recorded and are now available to watch on demand. You can access the recorded videos on each session’s registration page. Just like the content Charged brings you every day, conference topics spanned the entire EV… Read more…

Dürr Systems debuts two-sided simultaneous electrode coater for battery-cell OEMs


German engineering firm Dürr Systems has expanded its portfolio of two-sided simultaneous electrode coating machines with a new coater that uses Siemens technologies to support tension-controlled coating capabilities. The company’s product is tailored to customers’ requirements for a complete electrode coating process that supports integrated solvent recovery and onsite refining along with state-of-the-art roll presses,… Read more…

Vishay launches automotive-grade Y1 SMD ceramic capacitors for EMI suppression in EVs


Vishay Intertechnology has released what it claims is the industry’s first series of automotive grade ceramic disc capacitors with a Y1 rating available in a surface-mount casing. The SMDY1 Automotive Series consists of AC line-rated safety capacitors rated for 500 VAC and 1500 VDC, with capacitance up to 4.7 nanofarads, specifically aimed at demanding environments… Read more…

Plasmatreat shares battery manufacturing technology breakthroughs


Germany-based Plasmatreat is showcasing its Openair-Plasma and PlasmaPlus technologies, designed to help manufacturers overcome EV battery production challenges including adhesion, corrosion, contact reliability and insulation. Openair-Plasma enables dry, inline plasma treatment to prepare metals, foils and polymers for high-strength bonding and sealing without primers or wet chemicals. The result is uniform surface energy and robust… Read more…

Today’s Virtual Conference on EV Engineering schedule: September 18, 2025


This week, Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration page. Thursday, September 18th Webinar Topics:… Read more…

Solving for heat, wibration and weight: the evolving demands on EV cable protection


Sponsored by Atkins & Pearce. The surge in electric vehicle adoption has spotlighted high-performance braided sleeving manufacturers as automakers push for solutions that can keep pace with rapidly advancing technology. With higher voltages, faster charging speeds and growing power demands, EV cables are under more stress than ever. Cable protection prevents overheating, reduces wear from… Read more…

Albany Graphite receives $500,000 grant for purification and anode development project


Albany Graphite (AGC), a subsidiary of Zentek, an intellectual property technology development and commercialization company, has been awarded a grant of $500,000 from the Ontario Government’s Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF) for its graphite purification and anode material development project. Albany Graphite will contribute $314,500 to the project and is also collaborating with NRCan CanmetENERGY’s… Read more…

inepro Metering launches energy meter for EV charging stations


Netherlands-based inepro Metering has introduced its PRO380-Eichrecht energy meter, designed to comply with a German regulation requiring all public EV charging stations to have certified, calibrated electricity meters. The German calibration law, commonly known as Eichrecht, applies to all measuring devices. By including EV charging station meters, the regulation aims to ensure that EV drivers… Read more…