Researchers at Chungnam National University in South Korea have developed a new zinc-bonded polyacrylic acid (ZHP) layer that prevents dendrite growth and stabilizes the anode in zinc-ion batteries. Aqueous zinc-ion batteries are gaining attention as a safer and more affordable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. However, previous protective coatings developed to prevent side reactions and sharp… Read more…

Orion Energy Systems, a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting, EV charging stations and maintenance services, has installed 90 EV charging stations and related infrastructure in the Boston public school system as part of multiple contracts valued at $6.5 million. In the most recent deployments, Orion’s Voltrek division is installing 51 DC fast charging stations and… Read more…

New York rideshare and EV charging provider Revel has activated SmartKit Demand Response technology at its Supercharging Hub in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. This marks Revel’s fourth year participating in grid services across its various facilities. SmartKit is a virtual power plant (VPP) software product developed by Logical Buildings. Strategically shifting the timing of… Read more…

As electric vehicles evolve toward 800 V architectures for faster charging and improved efficiency, the challenge of backward compatibility with 400 V infrastructure becomes increasingly urgent. This presentation addresses the engineering and system-level hurdles of bridging 400 V and 800 V platforms, with a focus on innovative voltage conversion solutions. We’ll examine the trade-offs between… Read more…

Sponsored by Lumafield. EV-battery engineers wrestle with defects they can’t see until a pack fails. The Engineer’s Guide to Battery Defects lays out how industrial CT surfaces those threats in minutes. As the paper states, “Industrial CT scanning allows battery engineers to visualize and analyze specific issues related to anodes and cathodes that are otherwise… Read more…

Heraeus Electronics has announced it will host a two-day technical workshop focused on cermet thick film technology on September 17 and 18, 2025, at its Application Center in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. The company says that its thick film materials have expanded from use in traditional hybrid circuits to include pastes for passive components and inks for… Read more…

Even as Daimler Trucks deploys lobbyists and lawsuits to avoid selling electric trucks in the US, the company is celebrating the success of its Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 in Europe. Mercedes-Benz Trucks began series production of the eActros 600 last November at its plant in Wörth, Germany. Deliveries began in December 2024, and the electric semi-tractor… Read more…

Japanese manufacturers Asahi Kasei and Toyota Tsusho have established a strategic partnership for the supply of automotive lithium-ion battery separators in North America. The companies’ respective subsidiaries in the US—Asahi Kasei Battery Separator America (AKBSA) and Toyota Tsusho America—have finalized a capacity rights agreement for AKBSA to supply its Hipore wet-process separator to Toyota Tsusho…. Read more…

Perhaps the biggest challenge in deploying DC fast charging is the large amounts of power required, especially at peak times. Power-hungry EV chargers can cost site hosts big bucks in the form of utility demand charges, and securing sufficient power for a new installation can result in delays of months or years. This is why… Read more…

Enhancing EV charger interoperability is essential for a seamless charging experience. However, achieving reliable compatibility across a diverse mix of vehicles, charging standards, and infrastructure vendors remains a technical challenge. This presentation will demonstrate how real-world charging data can be leveraged to replicate authentic test scenarios, enabling engineers to validate interoperability more effectively. By replaying… Read more…

Canadian lithium extraction technology company LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners has been awarded a $700,000 grant via its partnership with US-based water treatment and mining firm Wellspring Hydro to fund a portion of its previously announced commercial lithium carbonate refining unit. The unit will have the capacity to produce up to 10 tonnes per year of industrial-grade and… Read more…

Watch this webinar for an in-depth examination of braking and steering applications. We’ll highlight the current systems and the key Infineon components that power them, from Microcontrollers to Gate Drivers, including MOSFETs, sensors and more. Discover current trends and disruptors, including electromechanical braking and cutting-edge technologies, as well as emerging x-by-wire applications. Gain insights into… Read more…

Public charging infrastructure developer and operator Greenlane, a joint venture of Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and Blackrock’s Global Infrastructure fund, is establishing its second commercial EV charging corridor connecting Southern California to Phoenix via Interstate 10. The corridor is one of several planned routes as the company works to develop a nationwide… Read more…

Public charging reliability is…let’s just say it’s an issue. ChargerHelp has developed a unique Reliability as a Service model that offers charging providers unlimited Operations & Maintenance (O&M) support and a guaranteed level of uptime for a fixed monthly fee. (Read an in-depth interview with CEO Kameale Terry in our March issue.) Keeping chargers up… Read more…

Revel’s distinctive light blue electric cars will soon disappear from the streets of New York. The company has decided to end its rideshare service in order to focus on expanding its network of EV charging stations. The company says it’s making the move for the same reason it retired its iconic blue electric scooters in… Read more…

DGeo, Labelmaster’s Dangerous Goods (DG) Packaging, Technology and Services Division, has announced new enhancements to its DGIS hazmat shipping software, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that’s designed to simplify and automate shipping of hazardous materials, including EV batteries and components. EV batteries, like petroleum products and thousands of other classes of industrial materials, can be dangerous… Read more…

Electric recreational vehicle manufacturer Lightship has begun production of its AE.1 Cosmos Edition. The model is officially sold out, and deliveries to customers are to begin by the end of summer 2025. For its next act, the company has introduced two new trim offerings for its flagship all-electric travel trailer: the AE.1 Atmos and AE.1… Read more…

Flux Power, which develops lithium-ion energy storage solutions and software-driven electrification for commercial and industrial equipment, has been awarded a patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office for its battery charging technology. The patent covers a breakthrough approach to battery charge balancing centered on a technology called Predictive Quantum Balancing, which is designed to… Read more…

The latest version of the Xos Hub mobile charging unit has been approved for California’s Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project, administered by the California Air Resources Board. This approval makes the Xos Hub eligible for a $110,000 incentive, allowing fleet customers to acquire the unit for under $100,000. Xos says this pricing is less… Read more…

Sponsored by H.B. Fuller. As the EV industry trends toward mass adoption, battery safety and manufacturing efficiency have become critical focal points for OEMs and battery designers. Among the most pressing concerns are thermal dissipation, electrical isolation, and the prevention of thermal runaway and propagation—issues that can compromise both performance and safety. To address these… Read more…