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Advancing EV charging infrastructure in Alaska
Lynkwell, an energy infrastructure company, is partnering with Recharge Alaska to advance EV charging infrastructure in the sub-arctic — challenging common misconceptions about the reliability of electric vehicle service equipment (EVSE) in extreme conditions. Despite Alaska’s remote and rugged landscape, Lynkwell exemplifies how innovation in EV charging can effectively navigate and overcome these challenges. It’s…Transforming EU battery passport compliance into an advantage
As the EU Battery Passport regulation looms, Electra introduces the EVE-Ai – EAGLE Battery Pass (European Advanced Governance and Lifecycle Evaluation), a reliable solution designed to turn compliance into a strategic advantage. Leveraging Electra’s proprietary EVE-Ai product family and seamlessly integrated with EVE-Ai Fleet Analytics, this innovative platform enables battery manufacturers, fleet operators, and stakeholders…Sampling automotive gate driver IC for brushless dc motors
Toshiba Electronics is providing engineering samples of its TB9084FTG, a MOSFET gate driver IC for three-phase brushless dc (BLDC) motors with a power rating of several hundred watts. The new device supports the trend of automotive OEMs replacing brushed dc motors with quieter, longer-lasting BLDC motors to drive body system applications like powered sliding passenger…How to build sustainable EV charging infrastructure
To combat climate change and transition to a sustainable future, widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is crucial. While EV production continues to increase and consumers have shown an interest in switching to EVs, the availability of fast-charging infrastructure remains a barrier. As a result, many governments have adopted programs and incentives to fund the…Ramping up global battery cell production
NOVONIX Limited, a battery materials and technology company, and PowerCo SE, established by Volkswagen in 2022), announced the signing of a binding offtake agreement for a minimum of 32,000 tonnes of high-performance synthetic graphite material. The material will be supplied to PowerCo over a five-year term starting in 2027. PowerCo is committed to scaling global…FAQs See More >
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How are the efficiency and benefits of regenerative braking measured in EVs?
Regenerative braking is only one of the two ways to capture kinetic energy from a moving EV. Another alternative is kinetic energy recovery (KER). Regenerative braking and KER are suitable for different use cases. In addition, there are multiple ways to implement regenerative braking, including series and parallel architectures. This FAQ begins by comparing several…
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Ultralight aerogel material may prove ideal for EV battery cells
Aerogel Technologies, LLC has been granted a patent for a new type of ultralight aerogel material that’s waterproof, fireproof, and mechanically durable without relying on environmentally harmful components. The material could have applications across various industries, including electric vehicle (EV) battery cells. Made of up to 99+% air by volume, aerogels are the world’s lightest…