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Flux Power receives patent for predictive quantum battery charge balancing

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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…

Xos mobile EV charging unit now available for under $100,000 with California incentive

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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…

Reduce battery enclosure manufacturing costs using efficient mica shield adhesives

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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…

Webinar: Upgrading ICE testbeds for hybrids and EVs

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The ever-changing priorities of powertrain development present challenges to test facilities that have to support the wide range of propulsion systems. Adding high-power and high-voltage battery emulation to an existing testbed is a significant challenge. Join this webinar at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by UNICO, to find out how Unico’s new URAC… Read more…

Webinar: Upgrading ICE testbeds for hybrids and EVs

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The ever-changing priorities of powertrain development present challenges to test facilities that have to support the wide range of propulsion systems. Adding high-power and high-voltage battery emulation to an existing testbed is a significant challenge. Join this webinar at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by UNICO, to find out how Unico’s new URAC… Read more…

Tellus Power wins funding for 33 EV charging sites in California’s second round of NEVI program funding

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Tellus Power builds EV chargers in California. The company offers DC fast chargers in 180 kW and 360 kW versions, with a choice of CCS, CHAdeMO and/or NACS connectors. The company has just announced a big win in its home state. In July, the California Energy Commission proposed $36.88 million in awards in the state’s… Read more…

EO Charging adds new cloud features to drive operational efficiency for fleets

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EV charging infrastructure firm EO Charging has added new features to its EO Cloud platform, including enhanced vehicle management, a site-level control dashboard and smarter energy management tools, to improve operational efficiency for commercial fleets.  The new cloud features are designed to give fleet managers better control and optimize EV charging, helping them improve efficiency… Read more…

EO Charging adds new cloud features to drive operational efficiency for fleets

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EV charging infrastructure firm EO Charging has added new features to its EO Cloud platform, including enhanced vehicle management, a site-level control dashboard and smarter energy management tools, to improve operational efficiency for commercial fleets.  The new cloud features are designed to give fleet managers better control and optimize EV charging, helping them improve efficiency… Read more…

Joby to acquire Blade air taxi passenger operations

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Joby Aviation, a maker of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis for commercial passenger service, has entered into a definitive agreement with Blade Air Mobility, an urban air mobility company, to acquire Blade’s passenger business. “Blade was founded with the mission of democratising short-distance air travel by facilitating the transition from conventional rotorcraft… Read more…

Webinar: Power loss analysis and ffficiency mapping for EV motors

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This webinar will introduce a method for evaluating EV motor efficiency by separating electrical losses using the Hioki PW8001 power analyzer. Focusing on Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) under real operating conditions, the method analyzes copper and iron losses based on fundamental and harmonic power components. It reveals how increased inverter switching frequency leads to… Read more…

Lincoln Electric introduces 50 kW mobile DC fast charger for EV fleet and field operations

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Lincoln Electric has announced the launch of its Velion 50 kW DC fast charger, expanding its electric vehicle charging product line. The new offering is a compact, mobile charging unit with scalable output and flexible deployment options, targeting demanding field environments such as construction sites, emergency response and fleet operations. The Velion 50 kW charger… Read more…

Lithium-ion battery cell performance testing with integrated EIS measurement solution

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ored by Chroma Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) shows great promise for analyzing degradation mechanisms and evaluating the performance of lithium-ion battery cells. However, its practical implementation still faces several challenges. These include the complexity and error risks associated with traditional station-based testing processes, difficulties in ensuring stability and reproducibility in low-impedance measurements, and the high... <a class=
Sponsored by Chroma Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) shows great promise for analyzing degradation mechanisms and evaluating the performance of lithium-ion battery cells. However, its practical implementation still faces several challenges. These include the complexity and error risks associated with traditional station-based testing processes, difficulties in ensuring stability and reproducibility in low-impedance measurements, and the high… Read more…

Korean scientists find a way to control concentration gradients in high-nickel cathodes

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Researchers at Pusan National University in South Korea have introduced a novel mathematical framework for lithium-ion batteries containing high-nickel cathodes that enables flexible full concentration gradient (FCG) or core-shell designs. In a new study, an international research team led by Associate Professor Hyun Deog Yoo from the Department of Chemistry and the Institute for Future… Read more…

Nevoya raises $9.3-million seed funding for electric trucking management system

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Electric trucking carrier Nevoya has received $9.3 million in a seed financing round led by Lowercarbon Capital. Nevoya’s Transportation Management System is purpose-built for EV operations. The company will use the new financing for geographic expansion into new corridors and markets with proven customer demand; to enhance the predictive capabilities and customer integration features of… Read more…

Webinar: An overview of dispensable thermal interface materials

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Join us at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering for an in-depth discussion, presented by Fujipoly, on dispensable thermal gap fillers, covering key considerations from material selection to dispensing process challenges. We will explore practical solutions to common application issues, along with a clear view of performance limitations to help guide realistic expectations. Whether… Read more…