Tula Technology, a propulsion efficiency company, has presented new results from tests of its Dynamic Motor Drive technology as applied to an electric vehicle. Last year, at the SIA Powertrain 2024 International Congress in Lille, France, Tula showed off its technology in an EV that had been retrofitted with the company’s DMD software and an… Read more…

This week Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration… Read more…

24M Technologies has expanded its portfolio of Eternalyte electrolytes, which are designed to improve the charge rate and cold-temperature performance of batteries. Initially unveiled in February 2024 and designed for lithium metal batteries, the new enhanced offering is suitable for silicon- and graphite-based batteries used in applications that require high power and good low-temperature performance…. Read more…

German adhesives and sealants producer Wevo-Chemie has launched a series of WEVOSIL thermally conductive silicone potting compounds, gap fillers and gels for DC/DC converters, which are increasingly integrated into larger units of electric drivetrains such as the HV battery, the main inverter or the OBC. WEVOSIL two-component silicone products built from third-generation materials enable fast… Read more…

Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) has introduced a straight boom for its EC18 Electric mini-excavator. The EC18 is a 1.8-ton battery-electric compact excavator sized for use in indoor demolition. The new optional straight boom offers a 10% higher pin height than the standard boom configuration. The excavator has a 48 V, 20 KWh battery. Electric compact… Read more…

Jolt, an Australian EV charger manufacturer that offers drivers free, advertiser-supported charging, and the Canada Infrastructure Bank, a federal Crown Corporation of Canada that is charged with financially supporting revenue-generating infrastructure projects, have announced a C$194-million loan agreement that will support the expansion of Jolt’s charging network. The loan will pay for the installation of… Read more…

Busbars are familiar components in just about any type of electrical equipment, and naturally they can be found in EVs and EV charging hardware. Not all busbars are alike—different requirements, dimensions and geometries have to be considered in the manufacturing process. WAFIOS develops specialist machinery for the wire and tube processing industry, including machines that… Read more…

When developing Battery Energy Storage Systems for EV charger infrastructure support, high efficiency and bi-directional buck-boost technologies offer flexible, low-cost, and reliable solutions. Join this session at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by Unico, where we will dive into the challenges and details that UNICO successfully overcame for a recent BESS bi-directional… Read more…

Semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia has released ESD protection diodes to comply with the OPEN Alliance requirements for use in 10BASE-T1S automotive Ethernet applications. The diodes feature low capacitance (0.4 pF), which allows them to be used to protect higher-speed applications deploying 100BASE-T1 or 1000BASE-T1 in-vehicle networks while still maintaining high signal integrity. The diodes offer a… Read more…

Join us for TE Connectivity’s cutting-edge webinar, “Precision and Performance: Exploring Tooling Machines That Drive Segmented Radial Crimp Technology”, where we will dive into the highlight advancements in crimping technology. Unlike conventional crimping methodologies, segmented radial crimp technology involves exerting pressure in distinct segments or zones around the connector’s perimeter. This technology can be used… Read more…

Taking the EV skateboard chassis to another level Q&A with Dr. Peter Dow, REE Automotive’s VP of Engineering. To a large extent, vehicles are designed around their propulsion systems. The first generation of modern EVs shoehorned an electric motor and a battery into a vehicle that was designed around an engine, a transmission and a… Read more…

AMPECO is a provider of hardware-agnostic EV charging management software (See our Q&A with CEO Orlin Radev). The company has collaborated with EV charging hardware Zerova to complete comprehensive OCPP 2.0.1 testing. OCPP 2.0.1 enables seamless integration between Zerova’s hardware and AMPECO’s software platform. Zerova’s AX48 EV charger delivers 48 or 80 amps of power… Read more…

Nuvve, a pioneer in grid modernization and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, has won a contract with the State of New Mexico to provide a turnkey electrification solution. Nuvve estimates the contract’s total addressable market for the state’s fleet electrification and supporting infrastructure to be approximately $400 million. Nuvve is expected to announce the first project by… Read more…

This presentation will explore critical dust and fume control strategies in Li-ion battery manufacturing. We’ll delve into key design considerations, including centralized systems for processes like mixing and coating, and decentralized solutions like small, process-specific collectors for cell manufacturing. We’ll discuss the advantages of a hybrid approach, ensuring flexibility for future advancements in battery technology…. Read more…

​In a recent interview with Charged, Dr. Christian Meisner, Global Vice President of Battery and Cell Testing at AVL, delved into the company’s innovative battery testing solutions tailored for the evolving EV industry. AVL, with a legacy spanning over 75 years in the automotive sector, has diversified its expertise across three primary divisions: simulation, powertrain… Read more…

The recently concluded GENIAL! project coordinated by German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies developed a joint electronics roadmap to optimize collaboration between automotive OEMs and their component and technology suppliers, to accelerate innovation. The project was funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), which provided 55% of the total €19.6 million budget,… Read more…

EV charging system developer and manufacturer Kempower has collaborated with Quebec-based charging station installer and support services provider Bornes Quebec to launch a scalable, upgradable EV charging system with dynamic power-sharing capabilities for the Quebec Eastern Townships School Board (ETSB)’s fleet of 30 school buses. The charging site, which opened in 2024, has 14 DC… Read more…

ENAPI, a connectivity platform for the EV charging industry, has closed a 7.5-million-euro ($8.1-million) seed funding round led by Voyager Ventures. The new financing round, combined with a $2.7-million pre-seed round completed 10 months ago, brings the company’s total funding to $10.8 million. ENAPI will use the new funding to fast-track its plans to become… Read more…

Accurate fluid temperature and pressure measurement is essential for optimizing system performance, ensuring safety, and maintaining efficiency in all EV applications. Join this session at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by TDK, where we will explore the fundamental principles of fluid sensing, highlighting critical design characteristics of temperature and pressure sensors. Key… Read more…

Octillion Power Systems, which supplies high-density lithium-ion battery packs for passenger and commercial fleet EVs, has inaugurated a new battery system manufacturing facility in Reno, Nevada. The approximately 40,000-square-foot facility will supply the North American EV, off-highway, commercial equipment, marine and grid storage markets. By 2025, the plant’s production lines have a forecasted total capacity… Read more…