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Stellantis may simplify EVs by dropping onboard charger, inverter


Stellantis claims to have made significant progress in eliminating two major hardware components from EVs: the onboard charger and power inverter. As spotted by Autoblog, the automaker has said a four-year research project with French battery company Saft and the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) has yielded a prototype battery… More…

Mahle & ProLogium to develop thermal management for solid-state batteries

Automotive supplier Mahle and Taiwanese solid-state battery cell manufacturer ProLogium want to jointly develop and evaluate thermal management systems for next-generation solid-state batteries. The companies have now signed a corresponding letter of intent. Mahle states the goal is to develop competitive battery systems with high efficiency, energy density, service life and fast-charging capability. But the […] More…

Gridserve opens charging hub in Cornwall

Gridserve has opened its latest ‘Electric Super Hub’ in Cornwall with a new technology solution that combines the latest innovations in batteries and solar energy to supplement the existing grid connection to deliver ten times the charging power. Cornwall Services now hosts six 350kW-capable DC chargers, plus a further six 22kW-capable AC chargers for overnight […] More…