EV charging infrastructure provider NovaCHARGE debuted its new Flexx Mobile DC Fast Charger by Charge Rigs at the recent Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions (EVCS) conference in Las Vegas. The Flexx Mobile DC Fast Charger is designed to deliver rapid, efficient charging that fleet operators and emergency response teams can count on. In some cases, for… Read more…

Doosan Bobcat, a US-based manufacturer of farm and construction equipment, has signed a memorandum of understanding with LG Energy Solutions that will allow it to enter the battery pack business. The move will accelerate the vertical integration of core components, the company said, allowing it to collaborate with LG to make standardized battery packs for compact… Read more…

Perkins Engines, an international company known for its diesel engines, is exploring a range of new powertrain technologies, and several of these are on display at the bauma 2025 trade fair in Munich. New products being highlighted at the show include fuel-flexible internal combustion engines, hybrid power solutions, alternative-fuel power systems, electrification offerings, digital service,… Read more…

Sponsored by Avery Dennison. A conformable dielectric tape solution EV battery pack voltages are increasing, resulting in greater pack energy density and improved vehicle performance. With this increase, however, comes a greater need for dielectric solutions that are not only reliable and durable, but complement modern pack design and the needs of manufacturing processes. The… Read more…

Graphite anode battery materials company Vianode has received a letter of interest (LOI) from Euler Hermes, the export credit agency acting for the German government, indicating that is eligible in principle for a loan guarantee of up to $300 million for its planned large-scale synthetic graphite plant in North America. Vianode’s North American facility is… Read more…

Volvo Construction Equipment is showing off an impressive lineup of electric vehicles and equipment at the 2025 bauma trade show in Munich. The belle of the ball is the new A30 Electric articulated hauler, which Volvo calls the world’s first battery-electric articulated hauler of its size class. The never-before-seen A30 Electric articulated hauler represents the… Read more…

Delta Electronics, a provider of power management and Internet of Things (IoT) smart green products, has launched its next-generation DC Wallbox 50 kW EV charger. The upgraded model for public and commercial charging applications is designed to deliver advanced functionality and an optimized user-centric experience, enabling seamless and efficient charging for operators and drivers. The… Read more…

Automotive and industrial equipment manufacturer FEV is working with 18 global partners from the automotive and metal industries in the MeGiCast consortium project to investigate the potential of gigacasting (large-scale die-casting) for more efficient vehicle body production. Aluminum die casting of entire modules allows for efficient production and reduces development and production times. FEV is… Read more…

Dutch semiconductor company Nexperia has introduced a series of AEC-Q100-qualified general-purpose low-dropout (LDO) voltage regulators that have ultra-low quiescent current, high tracking accuracy and protected outputs capable of direct connection to vehicle batteries. The LDOs are thermally enhanced and can generate a stable voltage source under cold-crank conditions for ripple-sensitive loads in automotive applications including… Read more…

Engineering consulting company Ricardo has designed, developed and tested a prototype electric propulsion module, Alumotor, a synchronous reluctance motor that does not contain critical raw materials such as rare earths or cobalt. Alumotor was delivered within Innovate UK’s funded consortium, led by Ricardo, which aims to address issues related to the environmental impact of materials… Read more…

Stellantis Pro One, the commercial vehicle unit of the Dutch automaker, and IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group that designs, manufactures and markets light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, have signed agreements to supply two electric light commercial vehicles for the European market. Stellantis Pro One will manufacture the vans at its plants in Atessa,… Read more…

AM Batteries, which is developing dry battery electrode technology, has entered a joint development agreement with Japanese electronics manufacturer TDK to develop energy-efficient battery manufacturing. The partnership aims to enhance sustainability, improve battery manufacturing scalability and accelerate the development of solid-state batteries. TDK’s investment arm TDK Ventures is an investor in AM Batteries. AM’s dry… Read more…

Q&A with Yann Benoit, FLO’s Senior Director for Network Operations. Reliability problems plague the EV charging industry. The state of public charging is so bad that many now consider it one of the biggest impediments to large-scale EV adoption. Physical damage to the charging stations is seldom the problem, so why do these darn things… Read more…

Gotion InoBat Batteries, a joint venture between China’s Gotion High-Tech and Slovak battery maker InoBat has donated mobile charging stations to the Government Office of the Slovak Republic. Each of the mobile charging stations from Gotion has a capacity of 182 kWh, allowing them to charge 4-5 vehicles before requiring a recharge. Charging an EV… Read more…

Gotion InoBat Batteries, a joint venture between China’s Gotion High-Tech and Slovak battery maker InoBat has donated mobile charging stations to the Government Office of the Slovak Republic. Each of the mobile charging stations from Gotion has a capacity of 182 kWh, allowing them to charge 4-5 vehicles before requiring a recharge. Charging an EV… Read more…

US-based Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), which supplies gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors and ICs, has introduced its EPC2367 100 V eGaN field-effect transistors (FET). Designed for 48 V intermediate voltage bus architectures, the EPC2367 reduces power loss, increasing efficiency and enabling more compact and cost-effective designs. Advantages of the EPC2367 include a compact 3.3 mm… Read more…

US-based Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), which supplies gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors and ICs, has introduced its EPC2367 100 V eGaN field-effect transistors (FET). Designed for 48 V intermediate voltage bus architectures, the EPC2367 reduces power loss, increasing efficiency and enabling more compact and cost-effective designs. Advantages of the EPC2367 include a compact 3.3 mm… Read more…

Norwegian battery materials company Vianode has launched a new battery anode material made from synthetic graphite for sustainable EV battery manufacturing. The use of recycled graphite could enable North American and European battery and EV manufacturers to reduce their dependency on imported materials and align with US, Canadian and EU regulations that promote the use… Read more…

SWTCH Energy, a provider of EV charging for multifamily and commercial properties, has achieved UL Certification for its SWTCH Cortex energy management system. UL Certification is widely considered the gold standard for adherence to electrical safety standards and regulatory compliance safety compliance. SWTCH Cortex has already achieved OCPP certification and SOC II security certification. SWTCH… Read more…

Paua, a UK-based EV charging network for fleets, has partnered with charging solution provider Milence. Paua will integrate Milence’s high-power charging sites for electric trucks into its network, allowing fleet customers to gain access to Milence’s strategically-located charging hubs using Paua’s charging platform. Paua’s EV fleet charging platform provides seamless access to a UK-wide network… Read more…