Finnish measurement instruments supplier Vaisala has introduced its new DMP1 Dew Point and Temperature Probe to monitor environmental conditions in manufacturing rooms and spaces. The DMP1 provides precise measurements in demanding dry processing conditions, such as those found in lithium-ion battery production, where humidity control is critical to the performance of manufactured batteries. The compact… Read more…

SAE International has published a new standard, SAE J3400/2—Connectors and Inlets for the North American Charging System (NACS) for Electric Vehicles. Developed by SAE’s Hybrid-EV Committee, the new standard defines the physical architectural and mechanical specifications of the EV connector and inlet. SAE J3400/2 standardizes the physical architecture of EV connectors and inlets using 2D… Read more…

Komatsu, a century-old global manufacturer of heavy equipment, has unveiled its partner Dimaag’s Mobile Megawatt Charging System, a mobile power supply designed to be deployed at a point of use and scalable up to 6 MW. Dimaag is a relatively new design and technology company. The Mobile Megawatt Charging System—developed by Tesla co-founder Ian Wright,… Read more…

South Korean battery and trading company SK On, part of South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate SK Group, has been selected as the battery supplier for US-based electric vehicle startup Slate, highlighting its expanding presence in the US market. SK On will supply Slate with around 20 GWh of US-manufactured batteries starting in 2026 through 2031, and… Read more…

Netherlands-based semiconductor company Nexperia has received automotive certification for its range of silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs suitable for applications like onboard chargers (OBC) and traction inverters, as well as DC-DC converters, heating ventilation and air-conditioning systems (HVAC). These devices (NSF030120D7A0-Q, NSF040120D7A1-Q, NSF060120D7A0-Q), which deliver RDS(on) values of 30, 40 and 60 mΩ and leading figures-of-merit… Read more…

KPIT Technologies has purchased Caresoft Global’s engineering solutions business. The addition of the former Caresoft Global unit will strengthen KPIT’s commercial vehicle vertical “by combining Caresoft’s deep relationships and domain knowledge in trucks and off-highway segments,” KPIT said. KPIT said that the acquisition will “ramp up value creation through full vehicle cost reduction solutions for… Read more…

KPIT Technologies has purchased Caresoft Global’s engineering solutions business. The addition of the former Caresoft Global unit will strengthen KPIT’s commercial vehicle vertical “by combining Caresoft’s deep relationships and domain knowledge in trucks and off-highway segments,” KPIT said. KPIT said that the acquisition will “ramp up value creation through full vehicle cost reduction solutions for… Read more…

The City of Colwood on Vancouver Island has deployed a RIZON e16M electric truck. The Class 4 medium-duty truck—upfitted with a dump body—will be integrated into Colwood’s municipal public works services. The delivery caps a busy month for RIZON, which also delivered trucks in Vancouver and Quebec. RIZON is Daimler Truck’s ninth and newest brand…. Read more…

Urban EV charging was once thought to be an intractable problem (the Plight of the Drivewayless), but the solution (as demonstrated in Oslo, Amsterdam and London) turns out to be fairly straightforward: lots and lots of curbside Level 2 chargers. That’s not to minimize the magnitude of the projects ahead—companies must work with municipalities to… Read more…

American Textile Maintenance, the parent company of Republic Master Chefs and Medico Professional Linen Service, has committed to purchasing 12 CircularEV Class 5 electric trucks from Evolectric, beginning with an initial delivery of 5 units. The purchase is American Textile’s first electric fleet deployment. It follows an eight-day pilot at the company’s South-Central Los Angeles… Read more…

Taiwan Semiconductor, a global supplier of discrete power electronics devices, LED drivers, analog ICs and ESD protection, has introduced two new series of high-voltage rectifiers manufactured to AEC-Q101 standards and offered in automotive- and commercial-grade versions. The fast-recovery HS1Q Series has a 1,200 V, 1 A rating and the 1,600 V standard-recovery SxY Series comes… Read more…

US-based E-Van, the composite body division of Embassy Specialty Vehicles, has introduced its new insulated liner for use in a range of electric vehicle applications. The insulated liner delivers thermal resistance in a slim design, making it well-suited to EVs from delivery vans and work trucks to RVs and buses. Using a rigid vacuum insulation… Read more…

Singaporean lithium-ion battery cell and pack manufacturer Durapower is looking for potential joint venture partners to set up a manufacturing facility in the US, as part of its global expansion plans. In addition to manufacturing, Durapower develops battery technology research, owns and has established international collaborations to support the development of scalable and sustainable batteries…. Read more…

Chinese multinational construction machinery manufacturing company LiuGong has introduced five new electric vehicles. The EVs include the 870HE wheel loader, 924FE and 9018FE excavators, DR50CE rigid mining truck and the 4280DE motor grader, which the company termed “the world’s first 24-tonne electric grader.” The company’s vision is to lead in sustainable solutions by “challenging the status… Read more…

The US auto industry is in serious trouble, and while the current federal administration is setting the tone, most of the damage is self-inflicted. GM, which has been saying for the last few years that it was sort of interested in possibly trying to explore the possibility of aspiring to phase out legacy gas vehicles… Read more…

Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing has licensed advanced EV charging technology from the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory. The platform enables constant digital communication between EVs, charging stations and the power grid using protocols including ISO 15118 and SWCAN (SAE J2411). This supports bidirectional charging, multi-device charger control and remote diagnostics. Hatch… Read more…

Electric motor, power electronics and energy storage supplier Turntide Technologies has introduced its Gen 5 nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) modular battery. The battery delivers high energy density in a low-profile form factor, for flexible, space-saving installation in electric and hybrid vehicle applications in the construction, industrial, AGV, agriculture and military sectors. The battery comes in… Read more…

Canadian automated testing firm Averna has developed a procedure for automating battery inspection for one of its customers using Germany-based MVTec’s HALCON machine vision software. The procedure is designed to identify a variety of external product faults and precisely pinpoint their location before the batteries leave the factory. The inspection takes place before the labeling… Read more…

Consulting services provider Willdan has been selected for a $17.7-million contract to provide engineering and construction oversight services for Paramount Unified School District (USD). The project includes 2.2 MW of solar arrays and 44 Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations across 11 sites within the district. “This project builds on Willdan’s 50-year working relationship with… Read more…

Intelligent power management company Eaton will partner with EV charging provider ChargePoint to integrate EV charging infrastructure solutions, co-developing new technologies to advance bidirectional power flow and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities. Eaton and ChargePoint will deliver chargers, electrical infrastructure and engineering services as turnkey offerings. The companies aim to “streamline the purchase, design and deployment of… Read more…