Texas-headquartered power conversion technology company Ideal Power, developer of the B-TRAN bidirectional semiconductor power switch, is collaborating with its third global automaker on the use of B-TRAN-enabled contactors to potentially replace electromechanical contactors in the automaker’s EVs. Contactors play a critical role in isolating the battery, inverter and onboard charger to ensure safety when an… Read more…

Chemists at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) have developed a new type of gel that could help to make lithium-ion batteries safer. The gel is designed to prevent the highly flammable electrolyte fluid from leaking, and initial lab studies show that it could also improve battery performance and service life. The researchers report on their… Read more…

California-based Enteligent, a developer of solar power optimization and solar EV charging technologies, has raised $6 million to scale the commercialization of its photovoltaic module-level power optimizers and its DC-to-DC bidirectional EV chargers.  The funding round was led by Taronga Ventures, an Australian venture capital firm focused on emerging technologies. Enteligent is supplying what it… 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…

As a leading provider of advanced materials for EV battery systems, Henkel has taken a pioneering role in utilizing advanced modelling and simulation to develop materials for its e-mobility portfolio. In this webinar, we will highlight the importance of simulation in improving materials and achieving better designs for innovative EV battery systems. We will explore… Read more…

EverCharge, a provider of large-scale EV charging solutions, has introduced a new approach to improving the efficiency of EV fleet charging operations: real-time visual alerts, including mobile alerts and in-field LED lights. As the company explains, fleet managers are often not immediately aware when a vehicle has finished charging, so dwell times may substantially exceed… Read more…

Finland-based Proventia, which manufactures emissions-control systems for off-road machinery, has signed a letter of intent to develop lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery packs with Norwegian battery cell manufacturer Morrow Batteries for heavy-duty machinery. Morrow has opened its first factory and expects to produce commercial batteries by the end of the year. The Morrow Cell Factory’s annual production… Read more…

Stellantis has announced new investment of some $406 million at three Michigan facilities to support its “multi-energy” strategy, and confirmed that the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) will be the company’s first US plant to build a fully electric vehicle. Stellantis is investing $235.5 million at its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) to prepare for… Read more…

The US Department of Transportation (DOT)’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), along with the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) from stakeholders about EV charging technologies and the infrastructure needs for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The RFI supports the Biden Administration’s aim to build a national EV charging network…. Read more…

EP North America, a lithium-ion-focused material handling equipment provider, has introduced two new forklifts, which are now available through its dealer network. The CPD45F8/50F8 is an IPX4-rated, pneumatic forklift designed for outdoor use to suit applications up to 10,000 lbs. The CPD45F8/50F8 has an integrated EP Energy 80 V lithium-ion battery that requires zero maintenance,… 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…

Taiwan-based XING Mobility, which is developing immersion cooling battery technologies, launched its latest modular cooling system for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Building on XING’s Immersio XM25 cell-to-pack system introduced in 2019, the Immersio XM28 uses ternary lithium chemistry and optimized space to provide higher energy density, according to the company. The system features active… Read more…

Japanese firm Yokogawa Test & Measurement has released its DLM3000HD series of compact, high-definition oscilloscopes for the development of next-generation automotive power electronics. Positioned as a high-performance version of the DLM3000 series, the DLM3000HD series expands Yokogawa’s oscilloscope lineup with two models: the 500 MHz DLM3054HD and 350 MHz DLM3034HD. These deliver higher resolution for… Read more…

Charging software provider EV Connect has partnered with Massachusetts-headquartered payment orchestration platform BlueSnap to introduce streamlined payment processing services for EV charging.  The integration with BlueSnap is available to charge point and charging network operators through EV Connect’s white-label services or its application programming interface (API) platform. The integration is designed to simplify the onboarding… Read more…

Throughout the history of design, the Italian approach has been consistently characterized by a specific style, one engrained in the DNA of the artisans and their innovations. Indeed, the artistry of Italian design derives directly from the ateliers that existed during the Renaissance, and it is therefore not surprising that Italian designers continue to work… Read more…

UK trade group REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology), in collaboration with the Energy Saving Trust, has published a new resource that aims to provide UK fleet managers with a detailed roadmap to successfully electrify their fleets. “Electrifying the fleet—a practical resource for fleet managers” describes the savings fleet managers can expect from… Read more…

EMP Metals, a Canadian lithium exploration and development company, is conducting a direct lithium extraction (DLE) pilot at its facility in Saskatchewan. The facility has a DLE pilot skid from UK engineering technology firm Koch Technology Solutions (KTS), while Canadian lithium refining systems supplier Saltworks Technologies provided pre- and post-DLE systems and concentrate, refine and… 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…

Sponsored by TE Connectivity. Automotive consumers demand more personalization, autonomy and connectivity from their driving experience. To make this a reality, connectivity plays a pivotal role in vehicle innovation design requirements. The next generation of vehicles needs more cameras to support advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) functionalities.​ The cameras need to be smaller in… Read more…

Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend, and it starts today. 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… Read more…