Toyota Material Handling, the North American material handling products division of the Japanese automaker, is expanding its portfolio with the introduction of its new 5/35 lithium-ion batteries. Available in 24 V, 36 V and 48 V versions, the new IP69-rated batteries fit a variety of Toyota forklifts used in industries such as cold storage, food… Read more…

EV charging providers SWTCH Energy and FLO have formed a mutual roaming agreement, allowing users of one charging network to access the other network’s stations through their existing apps, eliminating the need for multiple accounts, payment methods and apps. Both companies already have roaming agreements with several other charging networks in Canada and the US…. Read more…

EV charging providers SWTCH Energy and FLO have formed a mutual roaming agreement, allowing users of one charging network to access the other network’s stations through their existing apps, eliminating the need for multiple accounts, payment methods and apps. Both companies already have roaming agreements with several other charging networks in Canada and the US…. Read more…

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. Monday, September 15th Webinar Topics:… Read more…

US-based software provider Epic Charging has migrated 148 smart charging stations at a 401-unit condominium building in Chicago to its charge point management system (CPMS). Over a quarter of the units opted for an EV charger in their dedicated parking spaces. The migration followed the exit of Enel X Way from the US market. The… Read more…

ZF has announced the 8HP evo, an updated eight-speed automatic transmission engineered for mild hybrids and plug-in hybrids . The 8HP evo advances its predecessor in multiple technical aspects. The transmission uses fewer components, resulting in reduced weight and assembly complexity. Key technical upgrades focus on the electric motor, power electronics, and mechanical parts to… Read more…

US semiconductor manufacturer Diodes has introduced four new automotive-compliant asynchronous buck converters for 48 V low-voltage rail point-of-load applications. The AP68255Q/AP68355Q and AP6A255Q/AP6A355Q incorporate 500 mΩ power MOSFETs to deliver high-efficiency step-down DC-DC conversion and up to 3.5 A of continuous output current. The converters cover the full automotive battery range from 5.5 V to… Read more…

BASF has introduced a range of low electrical conductivity coolants (LECCs) under the GLYSANTIN ELECTRIFIED line, developed specifically for electric vehicle battery systems to comply with China’s new GB 29743.2-2025 standard, which becomes effective on October 1, 2025. The new coolants are produced at BASF’s Pudong manufacturing facility in Shanghai and are designed to enhance… Read more…

BASF has introduced a range of low electrical conductivity coolants (LECCs) under the GLYSANTIN ELECTRIFIED line, developed specifically for electric vehicle battery systems to comply with China’s new GB 29743.2-2025 standard, which becomes effective on October 1, 2025. The new coolants are produced at BASF’s Pudong manufacturing facility in Shanghai and are designed to enhance… Read more…

Join this webinar at next week’s Virtual Conference, presented by Intertek, where we will break down what the EU battery regulation means for electric vehicles. Join us to learn about the responsibilities for manufacturers, importers and distributors, understand the role of CE marking and Notified Bodies, and get up to speed on the latest timelines… Read more…

Israel-based Epsilor Electric Fuel, which produces smart lithium-ion batteries, chargers and mobile power management systems for defense, transportation and other applications, has developed its COMBATT 6T Li-Ion battery for military vehicles. The 25.2 V battery delivers 4,400 Wh and 174 Ah, demonstrating capacity that is six times higher than similar lead-acid batteries and 50% higher… Read more…

The NEVI Formula Program, established as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, provided $5 billion in funding that states could use to build EV charging infrastructure if certain conditions were met. In February, the DOT suspended the program, and rescinded prior approval of states’ spending plans. In June, a federal judge temporarily blocked the US… Read more…

Residue-free pastes provide tackiness and printability, and do not leave residues behind after reflow. The advantage is a noticeable cost saving, as there is no need to clean the substrates after soldering. Residue-free pastes do not contain any activators. Therefore, formic acid must be used to deoxidize the solder powder and the interconnect surfaces for… Read more…

Residue-free pastes provide tackiness and printability, and do not leave residues behind after reflow. The advantage is a noticeable cost saving, as there is no need to clean the substrates after soldering. Residue-free pastes do not contain any activators. Therefore, formic acid must be used to deoxidize the solder powder and the interconnect surfaces for… Read more…

Lectron’s DC fast charging adapters for the North American Charging Standard (NACS or SAE J3400) and Combined Charging System (CCS) have successfully passed UL 2252 testing. Both adapters were tested and certified by SGS, a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This certification confirms that both adapters meet rigorous benchmarks for electrical safety, thermal performance and… Read more…

Enphase Energy has announced its new IQ Bidirectional EV Charger architecture, aimed at enabling both vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid features for EVs. The system is designed to allow users to charge their vehicles, provide backup power to their homes during outages and interact with the grid. The system is managed through the Enphase App, and its… Read more…

China-based chemical materials firm TRUNNANO has announced a breakthrough in the production of high-purity spherical aluminum nitride (AlN) powder, which it says overcomes long-standing technical challenges. The powder’s thermal conductivity makes it ideal for thermal interface materials in EVs, where efficient heat dissipation is critical. It also enables high-performance ceramic substrates for power electronics and… Read more…

ChargeScape, an automotive joint venture focused on EV-grid integration, and Nissan have launched a new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilot in the utility territory covered by Silicon Valley Power (SVP). Silicon Valley is one of the world’s data center hotspots, and utilities such as Silicon Valley Power are seeking innovative ways to quickly increase power supply to… Read more…