The Fast Charge California Project, part of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), will open a new $55-million funding window in July 2025 to support the installation of DC fast charging stations at businesses and publicly accessible locations across the state. The new funds will cover up to 100% of the costs to deploy… Read more…

France-based digital automation specialist Schneider Electric, has partnered with Liminal Insights to develop battery inspection services. The companies are developing a joint offering that integrates Liminal’s ultrasound-based metrology and analytics solutions with Schneider Electric’s automation and industrial intelligence ecosystem to deliver real-time inline quality inspection. The new integrated inspection system—which is compatible with all battery… Read more…

UBE C1 Chemical America, a subsidiary of Japanese chemical manufacturer UBE, has started building a dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) plant in Louisiana. The plant will produce 100,000 tons of DMC per year and 40,000 tons of EMC derived from DMC per year. The plant is scheduled for completion in July 2026,… Read more…

Battery pack maker Felten has announced the debut of its new mobile energy storage product, the Charge Qube. The Charge Qube is a rapidly-deployable, modular mobile battery energy storage system (BESS) that repurposes second-life batteries and ISO containers. “The Charge Qube delivers immediate energy solutions for fleet operators, public charging stations, construction sites and remote… Read more…

Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by CSM, where we will provide practical insights to help you improve your testing strategies, accelerate compliance, and deliver more robust products to market. Reserve your spot—it’s free! Other sessions at our next Virtual Conference include: Testing EV Motor Control Units (MCU): How… Read more…

CustomCells, a German battery cell manufacturer, has announced a partnership with Kreisel Electric, an Austrian company specializing in the development of battery systems. The two plan to develop two new cell designs as part of the partnership. Kreisel has been majority-owned by John Deere since 2021, and is based in Rainbach, Austria. It develops battery-integrated… Read more…

Chinese EV manufacturer NIO, which specializes in battery swapping stations, has collaborated with the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE (DKE) to draft a new industry standard for battery swapping systems. The latest version of the international DIN standard (E DIN EN IEC 62840-2 VDE 0122-40-2:2024-12, Battery Replacement Systems… Read more…

Mallaghan, a supplier of ground services equipment to the aviation industry, has introduced a fully electric refrigerated catering truck, the CT6000E, at Boston Logan International Airport. The near-silent catering truck will be operated by DO & CO, the Austrian airline and train catering company. DO & CO has been the official caterer for Austrian Airlines… Read more…

In the pursuit of efficient and cost-effective power conversion, the industry is witnessing a paradigm shift towards the adoption of new technologies and innovative topologies. The increasing pressure to reduce system costs has led to the emergence of game-changing solutions, such as Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices. These wide-bandgap semiconductors offer… Read more…

Global commerce platform WEX has announced the expansion of its EV charging solution for commercial fleets to new European markets. WEX’s comprehensive EV charging platform provides fleet operators with reports designed to simplify operations, provide real-time insights into charging activity, and streamline billing and driver management. It supports both En Route and At Home charging… Read more…

Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by ACL, as we dive into an innovative approach to building vehicle bucks with greater efficiency and enhanced functionality. Designed to streamline development and testing, this virtual test environment enables faster prototyping, improved validation processes, and greater adaptability for a wide range of… Read more…

Specialty minerals company ICL has signed a joint venture agreement with Chinese battery metals producer Shenzhen Dynanonic to establish lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active material (CAM) production in Europe. The JV will have an initial investment of approximately €285 million. A new facility at ICL’s site in Sallent, Spain is currently in the planning… Read more…

XCharge North America, a provider of DC fast charging and battery-integrated EV solutions, is partnering with the Orlando Utilities Commission to install XCharge NA’s Net Zero Series (NZS) charger at OUC’s Grid Integration Laboratory (GIL). The companies aim to explore how resilient charging solutions can enhance the electrical grid’s stability while reducing costs. Under a… Read more…

Honeywell has released a new safety sensor, the Hydrogen Leak Detector (HLD), which is specifically engineered for hydrogen-powered systems including automotive. “Although there have been advancements in hydrogen fuel cell technology, maintaining operational safety remains an utmost concern,” the company said. “Historical incidents involving hydrogen leaks have highlighted substantial safety risks, underscoring the necessity for… Read more…

Battery supplier Samsung SDI has recalled up to 180,196 battery packs for internal cell failures, which can lead to a loss of power and increased risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports (via Automotive Dive). The suspect cells were manufactured between July 1, 2020 and March 28, 2023, and were installed in… Read more…

Mangrove Lithium has secured $35 million in financing to start construction of an electrochemical lithium refining plant in Delta, British Columbia. New investors included Mitsubishi, Asahi Kasei, InBC Investment, Orion Industrial Ventures and Export Development Canada. Existing investors Breakthrough Energy Ventures, BMW i Ventures and BDC Capital also joined the round. Construction is already underway… Read more…

Chemical company Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has launched its NORYL GTX LMX310 resin, which is well-suited to inline paintable automotive applications such as the larger, asymmetrically shaped service flaps that are common in hybrid and electric vehicles. The NORYL GTX LMX310 resin uses an unfilled, conductive polyphenylene ether (PPE) blend technology that combines high… Read more…

Join us to learn about the importance of thermal conductivity in enhancing the performance and reliability of power electronic systems. In this webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by Parker Lord, you will discover key strategies for material selection, design optimization and real-world applications that can lead to improved efficiency and… Read more…

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE) have published a new standard to help companies implement the mandatory EU-wide digital battery passport, which comes into effect in February 2027. The standard, DIN DKE SPEC 99100, “Requirements for Data Attributes of the Battery Passport,” provides practical… Read more…

EV manufacturer Bollinger Motors, a subsidiary of Mullen Automotive, has partnered with fleet charging specialist EO Charging to offer comprehensive electrification solutions for Bollinger’s commercial fleet customers. EO Charging will deliver its “full charge assurance solution,” including charger installation, a complete tech stack and 24/7 support—the company promises an uptime greater than 99%. The company… Read more…