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New connector components support high-power EV charging systems
Stäubli has expanded its BosCon connector portfolio with new permanent protective caps and panel receptacles for high-power connection systems, including electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Designed to work with BosCon connectors, the new panel receptacles provide an interface for connecting large-diameter trunk cables to power equipment. They’re rated for up to 1500-V ac/dc and 620…
New report: EV charger recovery depends on faster diagnostics
ChargerHelp has released its 2026 EV Charging Reliability Report, analyzing approximately 500 million data points to examine how electric vehicle (EV) charging systems fail, how long they remain offline, and what factors affect recovery. The report focuses increasingly on commercial fleets, ports, and autonomous vehicle operators, where charger availability can directly affect vehicle uptime. ChargerHelp…
New infrared sensor aims to improve driver and occupant monitoring systems
STMicroelectronics has introduced the ST SafeSense VD56GA, a 1.1-MP automotive image sensor designed for infrared in-cabin sensing and driver and occupant monitoring. The sensor uses a backside-illuminated pixel architecture called ST DeepNIR, which is optimized for infrared imaging. The architecture provides 35% higher modulation transfer function sharpness and nearly 60% higher quantum efficiency than the…
New lifecycle program for EV battery reuse and remanufacturing
TERREPOWER has launched electric vehicle (EV) battery lifecycle services under its Ontility brand, expanding its focus on battery reuse, remanufacturing, repurposing, and recycling across North America and Europe. The program is intended to extend the usable life of EV battery systems by evaluating batteries for continued vehicle use before moving them into second-life or recycling…
Michigan backs EV charging and emerging mobility projects
Michigan has awarded $1.5 million through the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform to ten projects focused on mobility and clean energy technologies. Among the projects, OpenRoad Technologies received $135,000 through the Test Site Grant program to validate a scalable, battery buffered Level 3 charging system at the Kettering Mobility Research Center. The system is intended to…
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How is EV charging interoperability tested?A connector that physically fits an electric vehicle (EV) inlet does not guarantee a safe, successful charging session. Electrical or…
How to accelerate film capacitor design with simulationEditor’s note: Film capacitors are critical to electric vehicle (EV) power-electronics systems, particularly in dc-link and inverter applications, where component…
How can EV systems be reliably tested for cybersecurity vulnerabilities?Electric vehicle (EV) cybersecurity testing is performed throughout the vehicle development lifecycle. EVs can contain dozens of electronic control units…
How do high-voltage interlock loops protect EV electrical systems?Hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) powertrains carry high-voltage circuits, often rated at 400 volts (V) and rising to 800 V…
Where force and torque measurement matters in vehicle validationSimulation gives automotive engineers a way to evaluate vehicle designs before physical prototypes are built. The value of those models…
How brake-by-wire is changing regenerative braking control and validationRegenerative braking gives an electric vehicle (EV) another way to slow down while returning energy to the battery. In some…
What is connector derating, and why does it matter in EVs?Connector derating is a common engineering technique that reduces allowable current below the datasheet value to account for real-world operating…
Part II: Inside the engineering of a magnet-free EV motorIn this two-part series, we examine the engineering behind a rare-earth-free electric vehicle (EV) motor and the trade-offs involved in…
How are EV battery packs tested for leaks?Electric vehicle (EV) battery packs must resist water ingress and retain coolant while maintaining electrical isolation. This article explores how…
How duty cycle determines battery life in off-highway EVsCharge-discharge cycles and calendar aging limit battery life, but operating hours measure neither. For electric vehicle (EV) engineers, that distinction…
Part I: Why rare-earth-free EV motors are difficult to buildTo understand the modern electric vehicle (EV), it helps to look beyond the touchscreen dashboard, the battery skateboard, and the…
Why megawatt charging demands a new approach to testingEvery facet of mobility is undergoing a transformation toward more electric and autonomous transportation. For the freight industry to make…
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Panasonic opens battery R&D hub for automotive developmentPanasonic Energy has opened Energy Innovation Square, a lithium-ion battery research and development facility in Osaka, Japan, focused on materials…
New lifecycle program for EV battery reuse and remanufacturingTERREPOWER has launched electric vehicle (EV) battery lifecycle services under its Ontility brand, expanding its focus on battery reuse, remanufacturing,…
Elevated Materials receives $50M for lithium-film productionElevated Materials, a developer and manufacturer of ultra-thin lithium films for next-generation batteries, has been selected by the US Department…
Battery-grade graphite and anode materials enter EV qualification testingGlobal Battery Materials Corp. (GBM) has signed a non-binding letter of intent with South Korean battery technology and manufacturing company…
CATL launches modular TECTRANS II battery system for commercial EVsCATL introduced its TECTRANS II commercial vehicle battery platform this week at IAA Transportation 2026, taking place September 14 to…
Georgia facility begins recycled lithium carbonate productionR3 Lithium has begun operations at a 154,000-square-foot facility in Covington, Georgia, where it plans to produce lithium carbonate from…
Bringing battery production automation to The Battery ShowBosch Rexroth will showcase several technologies for battery manufacturing at The Battery Show 2026 in Detroit, including heavy-payload conveyance, tightening…
New battery laboratory advances LFP material testingLANXESS has opened a battery laboratory at its Krefeld-Uerdingen site in Germany to test and develop materials for lithium iron…
Ten-Nine advances cathode additive for extended EV battery lifeTen-Nine Technologies is scaling production of TENIX, a cathode additive designed to reduce degradation in rechargeable batteries, including those used…
Open-access battery lab enables pilot-scale pouch cell developmentThe Washington Clean Energy Testbeds has opened a public, open-access battery lab in Seattle for developing and demonstrating emerging battery…
Real-world driving data tests feasibility of onboard battery diagnosticsResearchers at the Technical University of Munich have analyzed nearly 170,000 km of real-world electric vehicle (EV) data to determine…
World’s largest independent EV battery studyAVILOO has released a study examining electric vehicle (EV) battery degradation using data from more than 500,000 independent diagnostic tests…
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New connector components support high-power EV charging systems
Stäubli has expanded its BosCon connector portfolio with new permanent protective caps and panel receptacles for high-power connection systems, including electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Designed to work with BosCon connectors, the new panel receptacles provide an interface for connecting large-diameter trunk cables to power equipment. They’re rated for up to 1500-V ac/dc and 620…
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Panasonic opens battery R&D hub for automotive development
Panasonic Energy has opened Energy Innovation Square, a lithium-ion battery research and development facility in Osaka, Japan, focused on materials development, cell design, prototyping, and production development. The facility will work with Panasonic Energy’s Suminoe Production Development Facility in Osaka City to support development and mass production of batteries for automotive and data center applications.…
