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…

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage has introduced the TLX9161T automotive photorelay, designed to help EV manufacturers and battery system suppliers manage high-voltage battery packs. The TLX9161T, housed in a compact SO12L-T package, delivers a minimum output withstand voltage of 1500 V to meet requirements for high-voltage automotive batteries. Volume production has started. The TLX9161T targets… Read more…

Join this webinar at next week’s Virtual Conference, presented by NI—now part of Emerson, for a forward-looking session focused on where EV testing is headed and what teams can do today to prepare. We’ll touch on trends in modular power electronics, connected test workflows, and production system strategies to keep pace with faster timelines and… Read more…

US-based AM Batteries (AMB) has launched an interactive Savings Calculator to enable battery makers to quantify the cost and performance impact of using its Powder-to-Electrode dry-coating equipment to produce lithium-ion batteries. The calculator uses inputs including factory location, production capacity, cathode and anode materials, electrode thickness, process yield and vendor tier to provide estimates for… Read more…

EV charging systems provider Electric Era has launched a network to make its charging locations visible on OEM vehicle mapping systems and discoverable on third-party platforms to help customers find its DC fast chargers. The Electric Era Charging Station Network is already available on PlugShare and Google Maps, and will become available on the Hubject… Read more…

Join this webinar at next week’s Virtual Conference, presented by TTI and Molex, where we will explore Molex solutions designed for non-safety-critical, inside-the-box automotive applications. Learn how Micro-Fit, Micro-Lock Plus, and Pico-Clasp connectors deliver reliable, space-saving, and high-performance connectivity to meet the evolving demands of modern vehicles. Inside-the-Box Basics: Learn about connectors for internal automotive… Read more…

Rimac Technology has presented new EV battery platforms, ultra-compact powertrains, and next-generation control electronics at IAA Mobility, detailing platforms developed through collaborations with ProLogium, Mitsubishi Chemical Group and Kautex Textron. According to Rimac, these solutions are designed for large-scale production and production-ready, aiming for integration in hundreds of thousands of vehicles in the near future…. Read more…

The first of three midsize EVs, an SUV, is set to go into production late next year, at a promised cost below $50,000. Looked at one way, the EV startup Lucid Motors faces huge challenges. For five years, it’s only sold about 10,000 cars a year, its cash burn is prodigious even by auto-startup standards,… Read more…

The first of three midsize EVs, an SUV, is set to go into production late next year, at a promised cost below $50,000. Looked at one way, the EV startup Lucid Motors faces huge challenges. For five years, it’s only sold about 10,000 cars a year, its cash burn is prodigious even by auto-startup standards,… Read more…

Transport climate control specialist Thermo King, a brand of Trane Technologies, has introduced a new heat pump for battery-electric buses operating in moderate and colder climates. Part of Thermo King’s all-electric TE Series product line, the new TE Series Heat Pump enables fleet operators to extend bus range, further reduce emissions and maintain passenger comfort…. Read more…

US-based battery materials company Tyfast Energy has been awarded a $100,000 SuperBoost grant from the National Science Foundation’s Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York to develop its lithium vanadium oxide (LVO) anode technology. Tyfast says its LVO anode platform could enable lithium-ion batteries to charge in under 10 minutes, operate reliably between -40° C… Read more…

German transit operator Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen (SSB) has energized a new electric bus charging installation at its Stuttgart‑Möhringen bus depot. The entire charging system, which features 28 charging points and a charging capacity of up to 180 kW, was installed by Daimler Buses as general contractor, in cooperation with partners Omexom and Power Electronics. Daimler Buses… Read more…

Join this webinar at our September Virtual Conference, presented by montratec, to learn how advanced conveyance and handling systems solve key challenges in cleanroom and dry-room battery production. We’ll cover strategies for maintaining ultra-low dew points, minimizing scrap, and maximizing uptime—while enabling scalable, ESD-safe, and cost-effective solutions for the EV industry. September 15, 2025, 10:15… Read more…

FORVIA HELLA and Tau Motors have announced a partnership to develop a virtually isolated onboard charger (viOBC) for electric vehicles, targeting series production within two to three years. The viOBC is designed to eliminate the need for a transformer, resulting in a compact charger with high power density and improved energy efficiency. According to the… Read more…