Smart energy specialist SolarEdge Technologies has formed a strategic partnership with automotive supplier Schaeffler to deploy EV charging infrastructure and software across Schaeffler sites. Schaeffler plans to deploy some 2,300 charging points at company locations in Europe, for the use of its employees and fleet vehicle drivers. The charging sites will incorporate SolarEdge’s Wevo technology,… Read more…

Finland-based Kalmar has introduced a second-generation lithium-ion battery system for its range of electrically powered counterbalanced equipment, including reach stackers, empty container handlers and forklifts. The new battery system delivers enhanced energy capacity, improved thermal stability, and a longer, more predictable performance curve across a wide range of operating environments, according to the company. The… Read more…

Sponsored by Hubbell. Learn how ruggedized charging cable management supports effective fleet EV deployment. The exploding growth in the popularity of electric vehicles brings the need for effective and safe charging infrastructure. The industry has already seen how the lack of charging infrastructure has restrained consumer EV acceptance, compounded by high failure rates of the… Read more…

Join Pickering Interfaces’ Kyle Voosen and Christopher Kolbe for an insightful webinar on advancing 800 V battery pack testing. They will explore how testing packs with optimized battery simulation can help ensure safety, enhance efficiency, and minimize the size and cost of test setups. This session will delve into the benefits of modular, industry-standard COTS… Read more…

ANA Holdings, the largest airline group holding company in Japan, has announced plans with Joby Aviation to expand their partnership, aiming to deploy more than 100 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for air taxi services across Japan. The initiative is designed to establish a comprehensive air taxi ecosystem beginning in Tokyo and expanding… Read more…

South Korea-based Magnachip Semiconductor has released its new 80 V MXT MV MOSFET, MDLT080N017RH, featuring a TO-Leaded Top-Side Cooling (TOLT) package for thermal management and power efficiency in motor control systems for e-scooters and light EVs. The company has begun supplying the MOSFET to a leading global electric motor manufacturer. Unlike conventional TOLL (TO-Leadless) packages… Read more…

US-based lithium battery technology company Pure Lithium has signed a strategic agreement with Canadian firm Kingston Process Metallurgy (KPM) to collaborate on the scaling, design, construction and commissioning of Pure Lithium’s pilot-scale lithium anode production reactor. Pure Lithium is advancing a lithium vanadium oxide battery enabled by a scalable and cost-effective lithium metal electroplating process,… Read more…

As new battery cell-to-pack designs are commercialized in electric vehicle powertrains, the role of thermal adhesives has become increasingly critical. There is a growing need for innovative thermal adhesives that effectively bond battery cells to pack components while addressing performance and manufacturing challenges. This presentation will delve into recent advancements in thermal adhesives that not… Read more…

Plasma technology company Rimere has made its portfolio of nanocarbon materials available for testing and evaluation. Rimere’s initial two products, branched nanocarbon spheres and crumpled graphene sheets, have now moved into production and are ready for partner testing. The branched nanocarbon spheres material is well-suited to applications in the concrete, polymers and automotive industries. Crumpled… Read more…

Netherlands-based EV charging infrastructure provider Allego has signed a framework agreement with Finnish DC fast charger manufacturer Kempower to offer a new split system for high-power charging in Europe. Following extensive joint development and rigorous testing, Allego will integrate the system into its investment portfolio, providing EV drivers with dynamic power modules and flexible installation… Read more…

Standex Electronics, a supplier of custom-engineered electromagnetic components, has announced that its high-voltage reed relays now meet new peak high-voltage testing standards. Standex does not perform high-voltage testing services, but its advanced relay technology supports applications that require compliance with the latest high-voltage testing benchmarks. Standex’s high-voltage reed relays are engineered with hermetically sealed rhodium… Read more…

Canadian miner First Atlantic Nickel has released its initial Phase 2 Drill Plan Map detailing the locations of the first five holes at the RPM Zone, within its 100%-owned Atlantic Nickel Project in central Newfoundland. The recently completed Phase 1 drilling program successfully defined a near-surface mineralized zone measuring approximately 400 m x 500 m… Read more…

ZAPI GROUP has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Stercom Power Solutions, a Germany-based provider of intelligent charging and energy storage systems. The company says that this acquisition broadens its technical capabilities in high-voltage on-board charging and energy storage, with specific emphasis on electric mobility markets. Stercom Power Solutions brings technologies for… Read more…

MN8 Energy, a New York-based renewable energy company, plans to build a freight electric vehicle charging hub and workforce development center in the South Bronx. The Gateway to Hunts Point FDC facility will serve the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center, the largest wholesale food hub in the nation, which currently supports over 15,000 daily truck… Read more…

Join this webinar at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by CSM, where we will introduce the various measurement technologies available from Vector and CSM, and discuss when to use which tools for your software testing, ECU development, calibration and validation tasks. Join us to learn about systems like VT, VX, VIO and… Read more…

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has launched a new $55-million program that offers rebates of up to 100% of the installation costs for EV fast chargers at businesses and public sites in the state. The Fast Charge California Project is part of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), which has supported the deployment of… Read more…

US construction company McKinstry has “reached a major milestone on its path to a zero-tailpipe emissions fleet,” taking delivery of its 100th Chevrolet Silverado EV. The company now has a total of 114 EVs in operation, including Chevy Blazer and Equinox EVs as well as BrightDrop 600 and 400 vans. “McKinstry is putting EVs into… Read more…

Critical mineral and battery metal company Litus has deployed its lithium extraction pilot unit in the field. The deployment is a step forward in the scale-up of Litus LiNC, the company’s one-step lithium extraction system that is designed to economically harvest lithium from low-concentration brines. The company has operations in North America, Europe and the… Read more…

Blink Charging has collaborated with Universal Media to launch the EV Totem concept—a combination of Blink’s EV charging solutions with elevated, dual-sided digital media displays. The EV Totem features elevated screens for optimal visibility, along with analytics that provide real-time insights for brands and property partners. The EV Totem units are now available to drivers… Read more…

Blink Charging has collaborated with Universal Media to launch the EV Totem concept—a combination of Blink’s EV charging solutions with elevated, dual-sided digital media displays. The EV Totem features elevated screens for optimal visibility, along with analytics that provide real-time insights for brands and property partners. The EV Totem units are now available to drivers… Read more…