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Joint venture ChargeScape secures new investment with focus on EV and grid integration
Nissan has agreed to invest in ChargeScape — a joint venture owned by BMW, Ford, and Honda — focused on electric vehicle (EV) grid integration. Once the transaction is complete, Nissan will become an equal 25% investor in ChargeScape and will roll out ChargeScape’s services to its EV drivers across the US and Canada. Last…
Advanced thermal management products unveiled for EVs
Prestone, known for a century of high-quality fluid solutions with advanced corrosion protection, is releasing three new thermal management products for electric vehicles (EVs). At the The Battery Show this week in Detroit, the company announced its latest low-conductivity, corrosion-protectant thermal management solutions designed to meet upcoming industry specifications for EV coolants. “Although sometimes overlooked,…
New collaboration leverages silicone and CNT to enhance thermal management
Dow and Carbice, a pioneer in carbon nanotube (CNT) technology, have announced a strategic, first-of-its-kind partnership to provide a multi-generational thermal interface material (TIM) product offering for high-performing electronics in the mobility, industrial, and consumer industries, as well as semiconductors. The collaboration, revealed this week at The Battery Show, combines Dow’s decades-long legacy in silicones…
Industry’s first asymmetrical TVS diodes for SiC MOSFET gate protection
Littelfuse, Inc., an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, announced the SMFA Asymmetrical Series Surface-Mount TVS Diode, the first-to-market asymmetrical TVS solution specifically designed to protect Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET gates from overvoltage events. Ideal for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and high-reliability industrial equipment, the SMFA Series offers versatile compatibility…
New SAE J3400 guidelines streamline EV charging compatibility
SAE International has introduced the NACS Electric Vehicle Coupler Technical Recommended Practice (RP) — referred to as the SAE J3400. The SAE J3400 RP establishes a framework for electric vehicle (EV) charging in North America, including general physical, electrical, functional, safety, and performance requirements for the rollout of the industry-developed standard later this year. The…
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How do EVs reduce noise, vibration, and harshness?Reducing the effects of noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) is a top priority for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. Indeed, all…
How does EV training differ for vehicle technicians?Training to be an EV service technician is complex and different from the training received by traditional auto mechanics. For…
Do electric vehicles have transmissions?Electric vehicles (EVs) have revolutionized the automotive industry, offering a clean, quiet, and energy-efficient alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. One…
What are solid-state batteries, and how do they differ from current EV batteries?Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery traction packs power most electric vehicles (EVs) on the road today. These batteries enable electric motors to…
How does a position lock sensor work during EV charging?The position lock sensor detects whether the electric vehicle (EV) charging connector is properly locked into place during the charging…
Why is always-on connectivity critical for safe and reliable EV charging?There are many ways to boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). For starters, automobile manufacturers must build more cars.…
How can quantum sensors and batteries improve EV operation?In the near term, quantum sensors are being developed that can more accurately measure EV battery capacity, assess battery safety,…
How a material that began as stardust is driving the EV revolutionIt’s no secret electric vehicles (EVs) are at a crossroads — while demand varies, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts 17…
Understanding energy management systems in EVsElectric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a promising solution to combat climate change and reduce the environmental impact of transportation.…
How to overcome the challenges of mechanical contactors for efficient EV chargingElectric vehicles (EVs) commonly use mechanical contactors — high-voltage switches that control the flow of electricity — for charging. However,…
How zonal automotive power distribution can improve efficiencyToday’s vehicles are loaded with electronics, sensors, control units, safety features, infotainment and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), as well as…
How behind-the-meter batteries support EV charging and grid stabilityGlobal commercial EV sales are expected to roughly double this year over 2023, while passenger EV sales could increase by…
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Funds secured for advanced battery separator manufacturing facility in CaliforniaSepion Technologies, a provider of battery materials, recently announced plans to build a lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing facility in the…
Showcasing thermal management solutions at The Battery ShowElkem, a silicone solutions provider, announces will participate in The Battery Show this week in Detroit, Michigan (Booth 4605). The…
New cell contacting system designed to enhance battery manufacturing efficiencyENNOVI, a mobility electrification solutions partner, augments its prismatic and cylindrical battery cell contacting systems with the launch of ENNOVI-CellConnect-Pouch.…
New battery configuration switch offers EV charging flexibilityIntelligent power management company Eaton announced it has partnered with Munich Electrification to develop and market its battery configuration switch…
Smart digital platform designed to transform EV battery manufacturingPanasonic Connect North America announced the launch of Syncora Digital Manufacturing Platform (SyncoraDMP), an end-to-end manufacturing execution system (MES) solution…
First shipments of silicon battery materials from new EV-scale factoryGroup14 Technologies, currently the world’s largest global manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery materials, recently announced that it is…
What are solid-state batteries, and how do they differ from current EV batteries?Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery traction packs power most electric vehicles (EVs) on the road today. These batteries enable electric motors to…
Factory automation solutions for battery and EV manufacturingBosch Rexroth will exhibit a diverse portfolio of factory automation solutions for battery and EV manufacturing at The Battery Show…
New battery production line launches for heavy-duty EV batteriesImpact Clean Power Technology, a European manufacturer of custom battery systems for heavy-duty transport, machinery and large-scale energy storage, has…
US agreement secures silane supply for use in EV productionSila Nanotechnologies, a next-generation battery materials company, announced a multi-year supply agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Silicon…
Ceramic coating research to enable lightweight material use in EV battery componentsZircotec, thermal technologists that have owned the science of heat management for more than 30 years, has secured government funding…
Grant awarded for first US facility to produce battery-grade CNTs and additivesCabot Corporation, a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company, announced it has been selected for an award negotiation of…
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Advanced technology to boost EV safety and streamline battery manufacturing
Honeywell has announced two new solutions to optimize electric vehicle (EV) safety for drivers and manufacturing for gigafactories. The technologies, offered by Honeywell Process Solutions and Honeywell Sensing Solutions, support the company’s alignment of its portfolio to three powerful mega trends, including the energy transition. Honeywell Process Solutions is partnering with Titan Advanced Energy Solutions,…
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Funds secured for advanced battery separator manufacturing facility in California
Sepion Technologies, a provider of battery materials, recently announced plans to build a lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing facility in the Capitol Innovation District, a one-million-square-foot advanced bio-manufacturing innovation district in the heart of West Sacramento. Backed by a $17.5 million grant from CALSTART and the California Energy Commission’s “PowerForward: ZEV Battery Manufacturing Grant Program,” the…
