The US Department of Transportation (DOT)’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), along with the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) from stakeholders about EV charging technologies and the infrastructure needs for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The RFI supports the Biden Administration’s aim to build a national EV charging network…. Read more…

EP North America, a lithium-ion-focused material handling equipment provider, has introduced two new forklifts, which are now available through its dealer network. The CPD45F8/50F8 is an IPX4-rated, pneumatic forklift designed for outdoor use to suit applications up to 10,000 lbs. The CPD45F8/50F8 has an integrated EP Energy 80 V lithium-ion battery that requires zero maintenance,… Read more…

This week Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration… Read more…

Taiwan-based XING Mobility, which is developing immersion cooling battery technologies, launched its latest modular cooling system for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Building on XING’s Immersio XM25 cell-to-pack system introduced in 2019, the Immersio XM28 uses ternary lithium chemistry and optimized space to provide higher energy density, according to the company. The system features active… Read more…

Japanese firm Yokogawa Test & Measurement has released its DLM3000HD series of compact, high-definition oscilloscopes for the development of next-generation automotive power electronics. Positioned as a high-performance version of the DLM3000 series, the DLM3000HD series expands Yokogawa’s oscilloscope lineup with two models: the 500 MHz DLM3054HD and 350 MHz DLM3034HD. These deliver higher resolution for… Read more…

Charging software provider EV Connect has partnered with Massachusetts-headquartered payment orchestration platform BlueSnap to introduce streamlined payment processing services for EV charging.  The integration with BlueSnap is available to charge point and charging network operators through EV Connect’s white-label services or its application programming interface (API) platform. The integration is designed to simplify the onboarding… Read more…

Throughout the history of design, the Italian approach has been consistently characterized by a specific style, one engrained in the DNA of the artisans and their innovations. Indeed, the artistry of Italian design derives directly from the ateliers that existed during the Renaissance, and it is therefore not surprising that Italian designers continue to work… Read more…

UK trade group REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology), in collaboration with the Energy Saving Trust, has published a new resource that aims to provide UK fleet managers with a detailed roadmap to successfully electrify their fleets. “Electrifying the fleet—a practical resource for fleet managers” describes the savings fleet managers can expect from… Read more…

EMP Metals, a Canadian lithium exploration and development company, is conducting a direct lithium extraction (DLE) pilot at its facility in Saskatchewan. The facility has a DLE pilot skid from UK engineering technology firm Koch Technology Solutions (KTS), while Canadian lithium refining systems supplier Saltworks Technologies provided pre- and post-DLE systems and concentrate, refine and… Read more…

This week Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration… Read more…

Sponsored by TE Connectivity. Automotive consumers demand more personalization, autonomy and connectivity from their driving experience. To make this a reality, connectivity plays a pivotal role in vehicle innovation design requirements. The next generation of vehicles needs more cameras to support advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) functionalities.​ The cameras need to be smaller in… Read more…

Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend, and it starts today. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on… Read more…

Electric vehicles are simpler than legacy combustion engine vehicles, and generally require less service. However, when a breakdown does occur, repair costs can be significant, so some buyers choose to purchase an extended warranty or service contract that offers coverage beyond that provided by the manufacturer’s warranty. DOWC offers a service contract that’s designed specifically… Read more…

Energy management and automation specialist Schneider Electric has announced its new Charge Pro AC Level 2 commercial EV charger. Engineered to deliver energy-efficient and sustainable charging for commercial fleets, workplaces, multifamily residences and destination venues, the Charge Pro offers durability, fast setup and integrated support for commercial EV charging. What’s more, the new commercial charger… Read more…

Curbside charging is emerging as the solution to the problem of charging EVs in dense urban neighborhoods. Curbside chargers are common in Europe, and a few companies are beginning to bring them to the US. Curbside charging represents a different application from the sort of public charging that we’re used to seeing in US parking… Read more…

Dutch semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia has released new single and dual small-signal MOSFETs in miniature DFN packages. The automotive-qualified devices are available in DFN1110D-3 and DFN1412-6 packages. The 1.1 mm x 1 mm DFN1110D-3 package is quickly becoming the industry standard package for small-signal MOSFETs and bipolar transistors for automotive applications. DFN1110D-3 and DFN1412-6 are leadless… Read more…

Germany-headquartered E.ON Drive Infrastructure (EDRI), a builder, owner and operator of public EV charging infrastructure, has chosen the charging management platform of Bulgaria-based software developer AMPECO for its Europe-wide CPO network. EDRI operates 6,000 public EV charging points in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Poland, UK, Czech Republic, Norway, Netherlands, Italy, Hungary and Romania. The company plans… Read more…

The number of EVs sold in the EU grew by just 1.3% in the first half of 2024, but the increase in sales would be 9.4% if Germany is excluded, analysis by advocacy group Transport & Environment (T&E) shows. The abrupt removal of purchase subsidies contributed to a 16.4% decrease in EV sales in Germany… Read more…

Full Circle Lithium, a US-based lithium products manufacturer, has attained the Dutch Standard Designation Nederlandse Technische Afspraak (NTA) 8133 for its FCL-X specialty battery fire extinguishing agent. NTA 8133, which specifies standards for testing suppression agents for lithium-ion battery fires, includes chargeable batteries for electronics, radio-controlled objects, drones, and e-bikes. Lithium-ion battery fires are the… Read more…

Sponsored by Horton. Why do zero-emission vehicles need sophisticated cooling systems? Because they generate less emissions but more heat. With our climate changing, manufacturers’ demand for zero-emission vehicles is growing. Zero-emission vehicle subcomponents produce heat that require optimized thermal management systems to ensure peak performance and longevity. Thermal control systems for zero-emission vehicles need to incorporate… Read more…