Solar and battery systems supplier Enphase Energy has started production shipments of its newest electric vehicle charger, the IQ EV Charger 2, in Australia and New Zealand. The smart charger is built to work seamlessly with Enphase solar and battery systems or as a standalone charger. Energy management features enable the charger to support increased… Read more…
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Sitetracker teams with char.gy to power UK EV charging network expansion
Sitetracker, which provides asset lifecycle management (ALM) for critical infrastructure, has formed a strategic partnership with UK-based EV charging company char.gy. char.gy aims to scale its infrastructure to over 30,000 public charging points by 2030. Sitetracker will provide the digital foundation to streamline, standardize and accelerate deployment. char.gy installs EV chargers in lampposts to make… Read more…
Webinar: Enhancing safety in your next lithium-ion battery design with electrolyte detector sensors
Join us for an insightful webinar focused on the innovative BES LITE sensor, Battery Safety Electrolyte Detector, where we will delve into its myriad benefits, particularly in in-pack monitoring, testing methods, and seamless integration features tailored for non-EV applications. BES LITE can be integrated into Battery Energy Storage Systems, UAV/UVM, 2-wheel and 3-wheel vehicles, and… Read more…
ChargePoint and Eaton launch V2X-capable EV fleet charging system
EV charging provider ChargePoint and intelligent power management company Eaton have announced a new “ultrafast charging architecture with end-to-end power infrastructure for public charging and fleets.” ChargePoint Express Grid, powered by Eaton, is a vehicle-to-everything-capable system that can deliver up to 600 kW of power for passenger EVs and megawatt charging (1,000 kW) for heavy-duty… Read more…
Blink Charging and Imperial Center expand EV fast charging access near US-Mexico border
EV charging provider Blink Charging will install 10 new 180 kW dual-port DC fast chargers at a key transportation junction along State Route 111, just north of the US-Mexico border in Imperial County, California. The chargers will be installed at Imperial Center, a commercial and retail hub that serves thousands of daily drivers along SR-111—an… Read more…
Blink Charging and Imperial Center expand EV fast charging access near US-Mexico border
EV charging provider Blink Charging will install 10 new 180 kW dual-port DC fast chargers at a key transportation junction along State Route 111, just north of the US-Mexico border in Imperial County, California. The chargers will be installed at Imperial Center, a commercial and retail hub that serves thousands of daily drivers along SR-111—an… Read more…
Letter from Switzerland: EVs are taking over the Alps
Switzerland has long seemed a bit of an outlier among the electrifying nations of Europe. I’ve seen EVs on Swiss roads since I first visited the country in the early 1990s, and I’ve seen their numbers grow in my frequent travels in the country, but in recent years, adoption of modern EVs has been modest… Read more…
Letter from Switzerland: EVs are taking over the Alps
Switzerland has long seemed a bit of an outlier among the electrifying nations of Europe. I’ve seen EVs on Swiss roads since I first visited the country in the early 1990s, and I’ve seen their numbers grow in my frequent travels in the country, but in recent years, adoption of modern EVs has been modest… Read more…
Saltworks deploys two FusionRO plants for lithium and water reuse applications
Canada-based Saltworks Technologies, which supplies systems for industrial wastewater treatment and lithium refining, has deployed two FusionRO plants to international clients. FusionRO, a form of low-salinity rejection reverse osmosis (LSRRO), achieves a brine concentration of sodium chloride exceeding 220,000 mg/L at 50% lower capital expenditure and operating expenditure than evaporators, according to the company. One… Read more…
Potting vs. foam: the battery pack safety advantage
Sponsored by Epic Resins. As the e-mobility industry continues to revolutionize the way we use EVs and LEVs, one critical question persists for engineers: How can we design a safer battery pack? A recent conversation between Joe Staller, R&D Chemist at Epic Resins, and Luke Workman, Chief Scientist at Electric Goddess, revealed eye-opening insights into material… Read more…
HPQ Silicon starts producing ENDURA+ battery cells
Canadian battery manufacturer HPQ Silicon has started production of the first batch of HPQ ENDURA+ 18650 and 21700 cylindrical battery cells powered by Novacium’s GEN3 silicon-based anode technology, which are scheduled for delivery to HPQ by the end of September 2025. The HPQ ENDURA+ 18650 (4,000 mAh) and 21700 (6,000 mAh) cells offer increased energy… Read more…
Webinar: A comparison of module sintering vs. soldering—best performance vs. best cost
SiC chips have revolutionized not only the performance of power modules but also the surrounding packaging technologies. Chips are no longer soldered but sintered, die top connections are no longer Aluminum wires but Cu wires on die top systems or Cu clips. So, what is the next level module connection? Sintering with large area silver… Read more…
Monolith and CamMotive team up on EV battery testing
Software provider Monolith has partnered with UK-based e-powertrain development and testing services provider CamMotive to provide engineers with the tools to run more efficient, insightful, and scalable battery tests. Bringing together Monolith’s software platform and CamMotive’s real-world battery data, the collaboration is expected to enhance test data validation, helping engineers detect complex failure characteristics during… Read more…
Designwerk achieves 1.1 megawatt EV charging of heavy-duty trucks in real-world pilot
Designwerk Technologies has reported a significant milestone: its fastest-ever megawatt EV charging session, exceeding 1.1 megawatts during a July 2025 demonstration in Oberbüren, Switzerland. The trial, conducted as part of a project supported by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, showed Designwerk’s Megawatt Charging System (MCS) in operation under real-world depot conditions. Designwerk says typical… Read more…
German automaker to use Schaeffler’s rear-wheel steering system featuring electric motor and planetary roller gear
Schaeffler has begun volume production of its rear-wheel steering system at its Kysuce, Slovakia plant for a German automaker. This system is part of Schaeffler’s “Generate Motion” product family and targets both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The rear-wheel steering system is now being produced for seven vehicle models across Europe, China and North… Read more…
Ford Charge network launches with fast charging stations at 320 Ford dealerships nationwide
Ford has launched Ford Charge, a new network of nearly 1,200 DC fast chargers located at over 320 Ford dealerships across the United States. Ford says the network provides reliable public charging for all compatible electric vehicles, not just Ford models. John Grappone Ford in Bow, New Hampshire, reports it is the first dealership to… Read more…
Webinar: Testing the next generation of EV inverters—what it really takes
As OEMs move toward integrated, modular powertrain systems like 3-in-1 or 5-in-1 units, inverter testing needs to evolve. Join this webinar at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by Emerson, where we will explore how teams are addressing increased complexity, incorporating validation, and using differentiated workflows, including signal, power, and eDyno-level testing. Register… Read more…
Samsung Electro-Mechanics launches new automotive-grade multilayer ceramic capacitor
South Korean electronic components firm Samsung Electro-Mechanics has launched a new automotive-grade multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) for the hybrid inverter markets. The use of snubber capacitors for the suppression of transients and the mitigation of EMI is becoming a necessity, according to the company. In response, Samsung has expanded its line-up of 2.0 x 1.2 mm,… Read more…
MAHLE begins e-compressor production in Tennessee, expanding US manufacturing for EV thermal management
MAHLE has announced the start of production for its high-voltage HVAC e-compressors at its Tennessee facility—the first time the component has been manufactured in North America. E-compressors are critical components for managing efficient HVAC systems in EVs, with a direct impact on driving range. The Morristown facility, previously focused on steel piston production for internal… Read more…
Shell launches integrated EV charging network for heavy-duty fleets in Europe
Shell has announced the launch of its integrated EV charging network targeting heavy-duty fleet operators in Europe. The network merges Shell Recharge sites, roaming partner locations, semi-public depot sites and private charging points with managed third-party access into a unified platform to accelerate fleet electrification while addressing common infrastructure and investment challenges. Shell designed the… Read more…