Amprius Technologies, which is developing lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, has delivered SiCore battery cells to multiple drone and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) customers from its Fremont, California pilot line. The deliveries include the supply of 450 Wh/kg high-energy cells to Airbus subsidiary AALTO and balanced energy-and-power cells to drone manufacturers supporting tactical… Read more…

US-based solar and battery systems supplier Enphase Energy has expanded production shipments of its newest electric vehicle charger, the IQ EV Charger 2, across Europe to now include Greece, Romania, Ireland and Poland. The IQ EV Charger 2 is a smart charger designed to work seamlessly with Enphase solar and battery systems or as a… Read more…

Lithium producer Vulcan Energy has finalized a strategy to pre-qualify its battery-quality lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) material prior to entering full commercial production. The company is developing its Phase One Lionheart Project to provide integrated lithium and renewable energy production for the battery electric vehicle industry in Europe. Vulcan is starting to produce and dispatch… Read more…

Shortly after bringing a line of electric semi-trucks into production, German truck manufacturer MAN Trucks, in cooperation with AW Automotive, has introduced a mobile battery energy storage system (BESS) designed to bring charging for heavy-duty vehicles to remote sites. As Autoweek reports, MAN’s Smart Charging Cube is designed to be operated almost anywhere, with no… Read more…

A virtual prototype of a battery charging design is created with SaberEXP, a piecewise linear circuit simulation tool from Synopsys. Design considerations include charging and discharging profiles, power conversion from grid (AC) to battery (DC), control algorithms are either ASIC based, or software driven. This battery charging design uses a two stage AC-DC converter, comprised… Read more…

Materials giant BASF has developed several new polyamide products for electric and electronics (E&E) applications that require exceptional stiffness and strength. Customers can now choose from a tailored portfolio of PA66/6T compounds. Ultramid T6000 is a high-temperature polyamide that outperforms PA66 in mechanical and dielectric properties in humid and high-temperature environments. Its lower moisture absorption… Read more…

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is investing “a sum in the double-digit millions” to transform production at its Manchester, New Hampshire site to supply high-tech seals for EV batteries, drive systems and hydrogen applications, supported by a funding initiative from the US Department of Energy. The site previously focused on producing gaskets for combustion engines. This shift… Read more…

imc Test & Measurement, part of Axiometrix Solutions, has announced the launch of the imc CANSASflex HISO-T-8-2L, a high-isolation CAN-Bus-based temperature measurement module designed for high-voltage environments. The company says that the device specifically addresses advanced requirements in EV battery development, research and testing, particularly as battery system voltages rise beyond 800 V. The HISO-T-8-2L… Read more…

As the global mobility industry accelerates toward full electrification, the performance demands placed on electrical connection systems have intensified. Automotive and commercial vehicle OEMs, along with suppliers, engineers and procurement professionals, are under pressure to deliver higher power density and uncompromising reliability within smaller, more constrained packaging environments—all while maintaining long-term performance in harsh, real-world… Read more…

US EV manufacturer Lucid Motors has joined with critical mineral producers Alaska Energy Metals, Graphite One, Electric Metals and RecycLiCo to launch the Minerals for National Automotive Competitiveness Collaboration (MINAC). The consortium aims to help accelerate the development of domestic critical mineral resources and the procurement of minerals for use in automotive manufacturing by US-based… Read more…

Smart infrastructure specialist Siemens has made a strategic investment in Emporia Energy, a pioneer in smart home energy management solutions aimed at helping homeowners to optimize their energy consumption and costs. Siemens, in collaboration with Emporia, previously launched the Inhab Energy Monitor solution, which provides real-time insights into home energy usage. The device enables homeowners… Read more…

US-based materials and manufacturing firm Estes Energy has raised $11 million in seed capital to finalize development of its multi-chemistry battery pack platform and establish manufacturing operations in the US. The platform is capable of using either nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. The round was co-led by BMW i Ventures… Read more…

Chinese industrial vehicle manufacturer Hangcha and Manitou, a French company specializing in manufacturing material handling, lifting and earth-moving equipment, have agreed to expand their partnership to create a joint venture (JV) focused on manufacturing and distributing lithium-ion batteries for industrial vehicles. The JV is a step forward in Hangcha’s strategy to expand globally while directly… Read more…

New Zealand-based charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) provider Invisible Urban Charging (IUC) has entered into a financing agreement with Redaptive, which deploys energy-as-a-service (EaaS) installations for whole-building portfolios, to supply capital for the financing and refinancing of some of IUC’s portfolio of contracted EV charger deployments in the US and Europe. The partnership aims to allow sites to… Read more…

Chemicals giant BASF and battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) have signed an agreement for the global supply of cathode active materials (CAM). BASF’s Battery Materials business provides CAM to both cell manufacturers and automotive OEMs. “Our portfolio includes base metals sourcing and management, as well as various battery recycling solutions,” says the company. “By… Read more…

Axial flux electric motors are a hot topic these days. They aren’t new, as our electronics guru Jeffrey Jenkins pointed out in his deep dive into the axial flux world back in 2021. But innovative designs from motor makers including Turntide and Orbis Electric promise to open up new applications to EVs. Mercedes-Owned YASA is… Read more…

Advanced electric vehicles call for equally advanced on-board charging systems that prioritize safety and reliability. This webinar explores how TDK’s portfolio of circuit protection components is designed to protect equipment and people from damage or harm. Protection products, including PTC inrush current limiters (ICLs), surge arresters (GDTs), leaded disc varistors, multilayer chip varistors, NTC thermistors,… Read more…

Battery manufacturer Electrovaya has launched several new battery system products designed specifically for airport ground support equipment (GSE). Developed in collaboration with a major OEM supplier, these systems are designed to support a broad range of electrified GSE applications, including airplane tuggers, baggage tractors, belt loaders and cargo loaders. The company will make its first… Read more…

Thermal testing and measurement of the battery is one of the most critical aspects of EV development due to the impact on both performance and safety. Excessive humidity inside the battery can enable corrosion, short circuits, and eventually battery failure and is therefore equally important. Until now, measuring both of these physical attributes has been… Read more…

Don’t look now, but public EV charging in the US is becoming a lot more widely available, and a lot better. EV drivers are fed up with buggy and broken chargers, and dismal locations in sun-baked parking lots. Charging providers have got the message, and the forward-looking companies are raising their games. One of these… Read more…