Standex Electronics, a supplier of custom-engineered electromagnetic components, has announced that its high-voltage reed relays now meet new peak high-voltage testing standards. Standex does not perform high-voltage testing services, but its advanced relay technology supports applications that require compliance with the latest high-voltage testing benchmarks. Standex’s high-voltage reed relays are engineered with hermetically sealed rhodium… Read more…

Canadian miner First Atlantic Nickel has released its initial Phase 2 Drill Plan Map detailing the locations of the first five holes at the RPM Zone, within its 100%-owned Atlantic Nickel Project in central Newfoundland. The recently completed Phase 1 drilling program successfully defined a near-surface mineralized zone measuring approximately 400 m x 500 m… Read more…

ZAPI GROUP has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Stercom Power Solutions, a Germany-based provider of intelligent charging and energy storage systems. The company says that this acquisition broadens its technical capabilities in high-voltage on-board charging and energy storage, with specific emphasis on electric mobility markets. Stercom Power Solutions brings technologies for… Read more…

MN8 Energy, a New York-based renewable energy company, plans to build a freight electric vehicle charging hub and workforce development center in the South Bronx. The Gateway to Hunts Point FDC facility will serve the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center, the largest wholesale food hub in the nation, which currently supports over 15,000 daily truck… Read more…

Join this webinar at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by CSM, where we will introduce the various measurement technologies available from Vector and CSM, and discuss when to use which tools for your software testing, ECU development, calibration and validation tasks. Join us to learn about systems like VT, VX, VIO and… Read more…

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has launched a new $55-million program that offers rebates of up to 100% of the installation costs for EV fast chargers at businesses and public sites in the state. The Fast Charge California Project is part of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), which has supported the deployment of… Read more…

US construction company McKinstry has “reached a major milestone on its path to a zero-tailpipe emissions fleet,” taking delivery of its 100th Chevrolet Silverado EV. The company now has a total of 114 EVs in operation, including Chevy Blazer and Equinox EVs as well as BrightDrop 600 and 400 vans. “McKinstry is putting EVs into… Read more…

Critical mineral and battery metal company Litus has deployed its lithium extraction pilot unit in the field. The deployment is a step forward in the scale-up of Litus LiNC, the company’s one-step lithium extraction system that is designed to economically harvest lithium from low-concentration brines. The company has operations in North America, Europe and the… Read more…

Blink Charging has collaborated with Universal Media to launch the EV Totem concept—a combination of Blink’s EV charging solutions with elevated, dual-sided digital media displays. The EV Totem features elevated screens for optimal visibility, along with analytics that provide real-time insights for brands and property partners. The EV Totem units are now available to drivers… Read more…

Blink Charging has collaborated with Universal Media to launch the EV Totem concept—a combination of Blink’s EV charging solutions with elevated, dual-sided digital media displays. The EV Totem features elevated screens for optimal visibility, along with analytics that provide real-time insights for brands and property partners. The EV Totem units are now available to drivers… Read more…

Knowles, a manufacturer of specialty electronic components, has released a new range of X1/Y2 safety-certified surface-mount multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). These new safety-certified MLCCs have voltage ratings between 310 Vrms and 500 Vrms, making them an ideal solution for ensuring safe operation of the high-power AC/DC converters required for a variety of industrial and automotive… Read more…

Knowles, a manufacturer of specialty electronic components, has released a new range of X1/Y2 safety-certified surface-mount multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). These new safety-certified MLCCs have voltage ratings between 310 Vrms and 500 Vrms, making them an ideal solution for ensuring safe operation of the high-power AC/DC converters required for a variety of industrial and automotive… Read more…

Emerson has announced the integration of its Nigel AI Advisor into its flagship test and measurement software, including NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand. According to Emerson, this move introduces AI-driven advisement capabilities designed to improve productivity for engineers working with increasingly complex test environments in sectors such as transportation, semiconductor and electronics. Nigel AI Advisor… Read more…

Emerson has announced the integration of its Nigel AI Advisor into its flagship test and measurement software, including NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand. According to Emerson, this move introduces AI-driven advisement capabilities designed to improve productivity for engineers working with increasingly complex test environments in sectors such as transportation, semiconductor and electronics. Nigel AI Advisor… Read more…

EV battery manufacturers face a critical challenge: dangerous goods regulations are tightening while transport costs continue to climb. The companies that thrive will be those that turn compliance into a competitive advantage. This webinar reveals how leading manufacturers can reduce transport costs by 15%* by utilizing breakthrough battery fire detection technology and next-generation packaging solutions… Read more…

EV battery manufacturers face a critical challenge: dangerous goods regulations are tightening while transport costs continue to climb. The companies that thrive will be those that turn compliance into a competitive advantage. This webinar reveals how leading manufacturers can reduce transport costs by 15%* by utilizing breakthrough battery fire detection technology and next-generation packaging solutions… Read more…

Taiwan-based VertexCom, a provider of smart charging communication chips, has reached cumulative shipments exceeding 1 million units for its Electric Vehicle Communication Controller (EVCC) chip, driven by the rapid growth of China’s electric vehicle industry. The high-speed power line communication chip, MSE1022 + MSEX25-i, complies with the HomePlug GreenPHY standard and the ISO15118-3 international data… Read more…

Taiwan-based VertexCom, a provider of smart charging communication chips, has reached cumulative shipments exceeding 1 million units for its Electric Vehicle Communication Controller (EVCC) chip, driven by the rapid growth of China’s electric vehicle industry. The high-speed power line communication chip, MSE1022 + MSEX25-i, complies with the HomePlug GreenPHY standard and the ISO15118-3 international data… Read more…

As electric vehicles rapidly evolve toward higher-voltage architectures – moving from traditional 400-volt systems to 800-volt, 1000-volt and beyond – significant opportunities and challenges emerge. In this presentation, e-mobility experts Eric Brown and Maggie Rhodes will explore the driving forces behind this voltage trend, including the promise of dramatically faster charging speeds and the possibility… Read more…

As electric vehicles rapidly evolve toward higher-voltage architectures – moving from traditional 400-volt systems to 800-volt, 1000-volt and beyond – significant opportunities and challenges emerge. In this presentation, e-mobility experts Eric Brown and Maggie Rhodes will explore the driving forces behind this voltage trend, including the promise of dramatically faster charging speeds and the possibility… Read more…