Knowles, a manufacturer of specialty electronic components, has released a new range of X1/Y2 safety-certified surface-mount multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). These new safety-certified MLCCs have voltage ratings between 310 Vrms and 500 Vrms, making them an ideal solution for ensuring safe operation of the high-power AC/DC converters required for a variety of industrial and automotive… Read more…

Knowles, a manufacturer of specialty electronic components, has released a new range of X1/Y2 safety-certified surface-mount multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). These new safety-certified MLCCs have voltage ratings between 310 Vrms and 500 Vrms, making them an ideal solution for ensuring safe operation of the high-power AC/DC converters required for a variety of industrial and automotive… Read more…

Emerson has announced the integration of its Nigel AI Advisor into its flagship test and measurement software, including NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand. According to Emerson, this move introduces AI-driven advisement capabilities designed to improve productivity for engineers working with increasingly complex test environments in sectors such as transportation, semiconductor and electronics. Nigel AI Advisor… Read more…

Emerson has announced the integration of its Nigel AI Advisor into its flagship test and measurement software, including NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand. According to Emerson, this move introduces AI-driven advisement capabilities designed to improve productivity for engineers working with increasingly complex test environments in sectors such as transportation, semiconductor and electronics. Nigel AI Advisor… Read more…

EV battery manufacturers face a critical challenge: dangerous goods regulations are tightening while transport costs continue to climb. The companies that thrive will be those that turn compliance into a competitive advantage. This webinar reveals how leading manufacturers can reduce transport costs by 15%* by utilizing breakthrough battery fire detection technology and next-generation packaging solutions… Read more…

EV battery manufacturers face a critical challenge: dangerous goods regulations are tightening while transport costs continue to climb. The companies that thrive will be those that turn compliance into a competitive advantage. This webinar reveals how leading manufacturers can reduce transport costs by 15%* by utilizing breakthrough battery fire detection technology and next-generation packaging solutions… Read more…

Taiwan-based VertexCom, a provider of smart charging communication chips, has reached cumulative shipments exceeding 1 million units for its Electric Vehicle Communication Controller (EVCC) chip, driven by the rapid growth of China’s electric vehicle industry. The high-speed power line communication chip, MSE1022 + MSEX25-i, complies with the HomePlug GreenPHY standard and the ISO15118-3 international data… Read more…

Taiwan-based VertexCom, a provider of smart charging communication chips, has reached cumulative shipments exceeding 1 million units for its Electric Vehicle Communication Controller (EVCC) chip, driven by the rapid growth of China’s electric vehicle industry. The high-speed power line communication chip, MSE1022 + MSEX25-i, complies with the HomePlug GreenPHY standard and the ISO15118-3 international data… Read more…

As electric vehicles rapidly evolve toward higher-voltage architectures – moving from traditional 400-volt systems to 800-volt, 1000-volt and beyond – significant opportunities and challenges emerge. In this presentation, e-mobility experts Eric Brown and Maggie Rhodes will explore the driving forces behind this voltage trend, including the promise of dramatically faster charging speeds and the possibility… Read more…

As electric vehicles rapidly evolve toward higher-voltage architectures – moving from traditional 400-volt systems to 800-volt, 1000-volt and beyond – significant opportunities and challenges emerge. In this presentation, e-mobility experts Eric Brown and Maggie Rhodes will explore the driving forces behind this voltage trend, including the promise of dramatically faster charging speeds and the possibility… Read more…

Forge Nano has announced the development of an 18650-format lithium-ion battery cell intended for testing by the US Department of Defense, comprised entirely of materials sourced within the United States. According to Forge Nano, this cylindrical cell is designed for high capacity and energy density and must meet US Department of Defense requirements for cycle… Read more…

Forge Nano has announced the development of an 18650-format lithium-ion battery cell intended for testing by the US Department of Defense, comprised entirely of materials sourced within the United States. According to Forge Nano, this cylindrical cell is designed for high capacity and energy density and must meet US Department of Defense requirements for cycle… Read more…

How far can an EV potentially travel on a charge? The answer seems to be: “farther and farther every year.” GM engineers recently set what they say is a new world record for EV range. A 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck achieved 1,059.2 miles on a full charge, surpassing Lucid’s previous record of 749… Read more…

US specialty chemicals and performance materials company Cabot has introduced its new LITX 95F conductive carbon developed for use in lithium-ion batteries for energy storage systems (ESS). Engineered for ESS cells used in residential, commercial and industrial applications, the high-performance conductive additive delivers enhanced conductivity, long cycle life, and improved processability, according to the company,… Read more…

Amprius Technologies, which is developing lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, has delivered SiCore battery cells to multiple drone and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) customers from its Fremont, California pilot line. The deliveries include the supply of 450 Wh/kg high-energy cells to Airbus subsidiary AALTO and balanced energy-and-power cells to drone manufacturers supporting tactical… Read more…

US-based solar and battery systems supplier Enphase Energy has expanded production shipments of its newest electric vehicle charger, the IQ EV Charger 2, across Europe to now include Greece, Romania, Ireland and Poland. The IQ EV Charger 2 is a smart charger designed to work seamlessly with Enphase solar and battery systems or as a… Read more…

Lithium producer Vulcan Energy has finalized a strategy to pre-qualify its battery-quality lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) material prior to entering full commercial production. The company is developing its Phase One Lionheart Project to provide integrated lithium and renewable energy production for the battery electric vehicle industry in Europe. Vulcan is starting to produce and dispatch… Read more…

Shortly after bringing a line of electric semi-trucks into production, German truck manufacturer MAN Trucks, in cooperation with AW Automotive, has introduced a mobile battery energy storage system (BESS) designed to bring charging for heavy-duty vehicles to remote sites. As Autoweek reports, MAN’s Smart Charging Cube is designed to be operated almost anywhere, with no… Read more…

A virtual prototype of a battery charging design is created with SaberEXP, a piecewise linear circuit simulation tool from Synopsys. Design considerations include charging and discharging profiles, power conversion from grid (AC) to battery (DC), control algorithms are either ASIC based, or software driven. This battery charging design uses a two stage AC-DC converter, comprised… Read more…

Materials giant BASF has developed several new polyamide products for electric and electronics (E&E) applications that require exceptional stiffness and strength. Customers can now choose from a tailored portfolio of PA66/6T compounds. Ultramid T6000 is a high-temperature polyamide that outperforms PA66 in mechanical and dielectric properties in humid and high-temperature environments. Its lower moisture absorption… Read more…