Sponsored by Unico. As electrification takes hold in all the legacy automakers, the topic of upgrading existing powertrain test facilities is a high priority. Whether it is converting traditional Internal Combustion Engine testbeds to support E-Powertrains or upgrading older battery lab cyclers to support higher voltages and powers, fitting in new test equipment, and supporting… Read more…
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Electric Vehicle Containment Unit can squelch EV fires even as they’re still burning
No, despite what you’ve seen in a thousand Facebook posts, EVs are not more prone to catching fire than are legacy vehicles (according to several studies—take your pick—the reverse is the case). However, like any energy storage system, an EV battery can catch fire in the case of a collision or a malfunction, and there… Read more…
Battle Motors introduces LET2 EV refuse truck in California
US vocational truck manufacturer Battle Motors has debuted its three-axle LET2 (Low Entry Tilt 2) refuse truck in Southern California through Velocity Truck Centers. The trucks have an 8.67-ton legal payload capacity, and integrate Heil Rapid Rail automated side loader technology, and are eligible for the California HVIP program. In-cab technologies include a digital dash… Read more…
Sepion Technologies opens coating facility for lithium-metal EV batteries in North America
Sepion Technologies, a manufacturer of EV batteries, has opened a separator coating facility for lithium-metal batteries for EVs. The renewable-energy-powered building spans 25,000 square feet, increasing Sepion’s separator coating capacity by 1,000-fold and polymer synthesis scale by 100-fold. It also enables the production of up to 10 Ah pouch cells. Sepion’s separators are designed using… Read more…
Download EV Battery Production and Conveyors Design Guides
Sponsored by MK North America. The production of batteries for the electric vehicle industry is growing and changing rapidly, based on the expansion of knowledge within the industry. And that is why it is so important to ensure the conveyors that are sourced for your ev-battery production line are not only up for today’s challenges,… Read more…
SME launches EV training and certification programs
SME, a nonprofit that promotes adoption of new manufacturing technology, has expanded its offerings to include EV training programs and an EV Fundamentals certification. According to the Economic Policy Institute, the electrification of transport could create over 150,000 new jobs related to the production and maintenance of EVs. SME obtained input from industrial and academic… Read more…
bp seeks EV charging innovators to work with
As the end of the Oil Age comes into sight, the world’s giant oil companies are not sitting on the sidelines. International oil major bp says it is “pivoting to an integrated energy company,” and has been investing in EV charging infrastructure and other e-mobility products and services. bp currently operates some 22,000 charge points,… Read more…
Go Eve secures US patent for its multi-EV charging DockChain technology
Anglo-Irish EV charging firm Go Eve has secured a US patent for its DockChain technology. This marks a milestone for the company, which is preparing to enter the US market in early 2024. Go Eve’s DockChain solution enables an existing EV charger to serve multiple vehicles. The patent encompasses various charging systems, including both Level… Read more…
EcoPro BM, SK On and Ford are building a cathode plant in Québec
South Korea-headquartered battery makers EcoPro BM and SK On, along with Ford, plan to invest nearly $900 million in the construction of a cathode manufacturing facility in Bécancour, Québec. Production is slated to begin in the first half of 2026. EcoPro CAM Canada LP was established by EcoPro BM this year. It will produce up… Read more…
Monitor EV charging infrastructure in real-time (free demo)
Sponsored by Franklin Electric. EV charger communication failures leave the Charge Point Operators (CPOs) unable to detect and react remotely, while 50-70% of the time, a simple power cycle of the charger’s power is all that is needed. With no remote charger control, the only course of action available to the CPO is to dispatch… Read more…
DASH offers an all-Tesla rideshare service in Tampa
The Tampa Bay region is sadly lacking in public transport options. The Tampa Downtown Partnership hopes to make getting around Florida’s third-largest city a little easier with the new DASH ride service, which offers low-cost rides in bright yellow Tesla Model Ys. The new DASH (Downtown Area Shared Hubs) service take passengers on shared rides… Read more…
This week’s webinar: Multiscale design of a battery thermal management system
What if you could manage battery pack temperature, prevent quick degradation and thermal runaway, while reducing the risk of lithium plating and improving fast-charging capabilities for low temperatures? Creating a reliable system for managing the temperature of a battery pack is not an easy task. Using multi-level modeling and multiphysics simulations, Siemens offers an integrated… Read more…
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Introduction to the power distribution systems for EV charging with Starline Track Busway
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