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New contactor bridges legacy and 800-V EV architectures
Sensata Technologies has announced the launch of its High-Efficiency Contactor (HEC), designed to simplify the transition from 400 to 800-V electric vehicle (EV) architectures. The HEC enables seamless compatibility with legacy and next-generation charging infrastructure, while delivering superior safety, efficiency, and simplified system integration. As the EV industry accelerates toward 800-V systems for faster charging…Automotive lithium-ion battery factory opens in Kansas
Panasonic Energy has officially opened its new cylindrical lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kansas, expanding its footprint in North America to meet growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The site is one of the largest automotive battery plants in the region, marking the company’s second EV battery facility in the United States,…Acquisition brings solid-state transformer tech to EV market
Intelligent power management company Eaton announced that it signed an agreement to acquire Resilient Power Systems, a North American developer and manufacturer of energy solutions, including solid-state transformer-based technology. “Resilient’s medium-voltage solid-state transformers are a next-generation solution in high-power, direct current (DC) applications in the electric vehicle (EV) market – and there’s a huge opportunity…Smart chassis sensor enables 3D acceleration and load detection
ZF has introduced the next generation of its Smart Chassis Sensor, just months after beginning production of the initial model for the Cadillac CELESTIQ. The new version adds a 3-axis accelerometer to the existing wheel travel measurement system, significantly expanding the sensor’s functional scope. This includes real-time load detection, chassis health diagnostics, and support for…DoD partnership to strengthen US rare earth magnet supply chain
MP Materials Corp. recently announced a strategic public-private partnership with the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to accelerate the development of a fully domestic rare earth magnet supply chain. This collaboration is designed to reduce US reliance on foreign sources and strengthen industrial resilience in critical technologies, including electric vehicles (EVs). Rare earth magnets…FAQs See More >
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Smart chassis sensor enables 3D acceleration and load detection
ZF has introduced the next generation of its Smart Chassis Sensor, just months after beginning production of the initial model for the Cadillac CELESTIQ. The new version adds a 3-axis accelerometer to the existing wheel travel measurement system, significantly expanding the sensor’s functional scope. This includes real-time load detection, chassis health diagnostics, and support for…
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Hydrogen fuel cell bus gains extended range with new tank module
NFI Group Inc., through its subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc., has introduced an optional four-tank hydrogen module for its Xcelsior CHARGE FC 40-foot fuel cell-electric bus (FCEB). The added tanks increase onboard hydrogen storage by 17.5 kilograms, expanding total fuel capacity and extending vehicle range by up to 120 miles. The expanded fuel system…