As any user of public EV charging will tell you, the industry badly needs a widely-accepted standard for seamless charging. Just as we ditched dial-up modems in favor of WiFi, we need to lose the apps and credit card readers and implement a system that lets us plug in and walk away—something like the system… Read more…

Taiwan Semiconductor has introduced its new automotive-grade 24V SUPER CLAMP snapback TVS devices in compact SMC and SMB surface-mount packages. SUPER CLAMP TVSs combine lower clamping voltages, higher peak pulse currents and lower-voltage ratings than conventional TVSs, according to the company. The snapback devices allow circuit designers to use fewer, less costly components without compromising… Read more…

Kenworth, a PACCAR company, has launched its first conventional medium-duty battery-electric trucks: the T280E, T380E and T480E. These new Class 6-8 BEV models are designed for a wide variety of applications, including pickup and delivery, utility, regional haul and vocational applications. The new models are now available for order from Kenworth dealers in the US… Read more…

US-based battery company Nuvola Technology has demonstrated that its SafeCoat Direct Deposition Separator (DDS) can prevent thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries under extreme conditions that typically result in catastrophic fires. In testing, Nuvola’s 41-layer, 5 Ah lithium-ion pouch cell with SafeCoat DDS survived nail penetration testing, maintaining its charge without ignition or thermal runaway. That… Read more…

Swedish forklift and facility power systems provider Concentric has surpassed 250,000 battery swaps using PowerHIVE, its autonomous forklift battery management system. Concentric aims to help facilities accelerate their transition from lead-acid to lithium-ion batteries by eliminating expensive charging infrastructure, cutting downtime and reclaiming floor space. Lithium batteries require expansive electrical installations yet still require operators… Read more…

bp pulse continues to expand its network of public DC fast EV chargers across the US. The company just opened its first site in Arizona, along with new locations in Texas, Florida and Ohio. All these sites offer both CCS and NACS connectors, charging speeds up to 400 kW, and access to rest rooms, food… Read more…

Mobile battery energy storage specialist Allye Energy has secured its largest purchase order to date: five MAX500 battery energy storage systems for deployment in the construction industry. The MAX500 systems (500 kWh, 420 kW each) will charge zero-emission construction equipment and vehicles at locations where grid constraints and site logistics make fixed charging impractical. Construction… Read more…

Critical Materials Recycling (CMR) and Paladin EnviroTech have formed a new joint venture, REcapture, focused on recycling rare earth elements (REEs) from consumer, automotive and industrial electronics. The partnership merges CMR’s processing capabilities for material recovery with Paladin’s environmental technology platform and global collection network. CMR’s scalable technology, which was originally developed at Ames National… Read more…

UK-based EV, fuel and business expense payment company Allstar has partnered with First Charge, UK bus operator First Bus’s commercial EV charging service, to expand depot charging access for electric vans and HGVs across 10 UK locations. The partnership offers depot charging speeds up to 360 kW, larger bays suitable for e-vans and eHGVs, and… Read more…

UK-based EV, fuel and business expense payment company Allstar has partnered with First Charge, UK bus operator First Bus’s commercial EV charging service, to expand depot charging access for electric vans and HGVs across 10 UK locations. The partnership offers depot charging speeds up to 360 kW, larger bays suitable for e-vans and eHGVs, and… Read more…

South Korea battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution has formed a strategic partnership with South 8 Technologies to jointly develop space-rated lithium-ion batteries optimized for extreme temperatures as low as -60° C. South 8 Technologies is a US startup company that has developed a liquefied gas (LiGas) electrolyte, which is designed to enhance battery performance by… Read more…

South Korea battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution has formed a strategic partnership with South 8 Technologies to jointly develop space-rated lithium-ion batteries optimized for extreme temperatures as low as -60° C. South 8 Technologies is a US startup company that has developed a liquefied gas (LiGas) electrolyte, which is designed to enhance battery performance by… Read more…

Swedish high-pressure systems manufacturer Quintus Technologies has engineered its new series QIB 300 and QIB 600 Warm Isostatic Presses to validate processes for volume manufacturing of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs). Warm Isostatic Pressing delivers high-density, defect-free structures and higher conductivity than other methods, according to Quintus. The technology also allows for simultaneous densification of multi-layered cells,… Read more…

Swedish high-pressure systems manufacturer Quintus Technologies has engineered its new series QIB 300 and QIB 600 Warm Isostatic Presses to validate processes for volume manufacturing of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs). Warm Isostatic Pressing delivers high-density, defect-free structures and higher conductivity than other methods, according to Quintus. The technology also allows for simultaneous densification of multi-layered cells,… Read more…

Molabo, a German manufacturer of high-performance 48 V electric propulsion systems, has unveiled a new serial hybrid system that integrates its low-voltage ARIES drive with Fischer Panda’s lightweight and compact AGT-series generators. Developed for Team Malizia’s IMOCA racing yacht, the new hybrid system allows boatbuilders to combine electric operation and generator-assisted cruising, offering flexible and… Read more…

EV fleet charging network SparkCharge has partnered with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and car-sharing network Zipcar to create a DC fast charging hub that uses a mobile, battery-equipped charging solution. Located at Zipcar’s maintenance facility in East Boston, the pilot facility supports a rotating fleet of Zipcar EVs. SparkCharge’s Mobile Battery-Powered Trailer delivers… Read more…

US-based automotive and e-mobility supplier BorgWarner has secured a contract to supply its battery system to the HOLON urban, a 15-person, Level 4 autonomous electric shuttle. The contract marks BorgWarner’s first contract to supply battery tech for autonomous vehicles produced in North America. BorgWarner will supply its lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) 5AKM 157… Read more…