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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…
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One size does not fit all: How EV battery chemistries are evolvingDid you know NMC batteries have only been around for a decade or two? Although widely used in today’s electric…
How researchers are rethinking the EV battery lifecycleMillions of electric vehicle (EV) batteries are on the road, in testing labs, or already retired, and researchers are finding…
How do cell formats affect EV battery size, weight, and energy densityThe cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch cells have different form factors, energy densities, and weights. Therefore, their use cases in electric…
How to choose an e-bike controllerThe motor controller is one of the most critical components of an electric bicycle, also known as an e-bike. It’s…
How is temperature, voltage, current, and EMI managed in EVs?Monitoring and controlling temperature, voltage, current, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) help ensure the efficiency and safety of key electric vehicle…
How fastener designs contribute to lightweighting in EVsIn 2022, the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced updated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) standards…
Part II: What mechanical tests ensure EV battery safety and reliability?Batteries undergo extensive testing before they are installed in electric vehicles (EVs). This article examines the various types of battery…
Why EV architecture changes the rules for self-driving systemsAutonomous driving systems are introducing a new layer of design complexity to electric vehicles (EVs), particularly in terms of power,…
Part I: What are the different types of tests performed on EV batteries?Battery testing for electric vehicles (EVs) has evolved from simple charging and discharging tests to advanced systems that simulate how…
What EV engineering teams and charge point operators should know in 2025Electric vehicle (EV) chargers sit squarely in the middle of the EV world, bridging the gap between drivers and their…
Part II: Why outdoor charging demands specialized battery connectorsLithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are becoming a preferred power source for off-highway and ground support equipment as industries push toward cleaner,…
Part I: How Li-ion batteries are powering the shift in off-highway equipmentAs the material handling and ground support equipment sectors embrace lithium-ion batteries and outdoor charging infrastructure, they need battery connectors…
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Hydrogen fuel cell bus gains extended range with new tank moduleNFI Group Inc., through its subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc., has introduced an optional four-tank hydrogen module for its…
Automotive lithium-ion battery factory opens in KansasPanasonic Energy has officially opened its new cylindrical lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kansas, expanding its footprint in…
Aerogel material preventing thermal runaway in EV batteriesSvenska Aerogel is expanding development and testing of its Quartzene material for use as a thermal barrier in electric vehicle…
How researchers are rethinking the EV battery lifecycleMillions of electric vehicle (EV) batteries are on the road, in testing labs, or already retired, and researchers are finding…
Tennessee battery plant to add US production of LFP cells by 2027Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between General Motors (GM) and LG Energy Solution, will upgrade its Spring Hill, Tennessee,…
Funding accelerates US production of critical battery materials for EVsIonic Mineral Technologies (Ionic MT), a vertically integrated US producer of advanced materials, has closed a $29 million Series B…
New cell controller optimizes EV battery managementNXP Semiconductors has announced a new 18-channel Li-ion battery cell controller BMx7318/7518 IC family, designed for electric vehicle (EV) high-voltage…
How do cell formats affect EV battery size, weight, and energy densityThe cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch cells have different form factors, energy densities, and weights. Therefore, their use cases in electric…
High-voltage battery systems selected for swappable Class 8 EV truck platformElectrovaya has signed a commercial agreement to supply its high-voltage lithium-ion battery systems to Janus Electric, supporting the rollout of…
Two-part foam reduces EV battery pack weight and thermal propagation riskH.B. Fuller has introduced EV Protect 5006, a two-component encapsulant engineered to meet the evolving structural and thermal requirements of…
Battery-grade lithium project advances under US transparency initiativeAmerican Battery Technology Company, an integrated critical materials company focused on battery mineral development and lithium-ion battery recycling, announced that…
New US facility to produce battery-grade lithium for EVs using oilfield waterGradiant, a global provider of advanced water and resource recovery solutions, announced that its lithium business, alkaLi, will design, build,…
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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…
