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Maverick to provide make-ready engineering for NYC curbside EV charging network
Maverick Corporation, an electric vehicle (EV) make-ready design and construction firm, will lead the design, construction, and installation work for it’s electric’s newly awarded contract to build New York City’s permanent PlugNYC curbside EV charging network across all five boroughs. In August, it’s electric was selected by the City of New York and the New…
Elevated Materials receives $50M for lithium-film production
Elevated Materials, a developer and manufacturer of ultra-thin lithium films for next-generation batteries, has been selected by the US Department of Energy (DOE) for $50 million in federal funding to support development of a new $100 million facility in the United States with annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 3.5 GW. The facility is expected to…
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 communication differences can halt energy transfers, while backend issues may prevent authorization or transaction processing. This article explains how engineers validate interoperability between electric vehicles (EVs) and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) across the complete…
UL Solutions launches certification program for vehicle-to-grid technologies
UL Solutions has introduced a certification program for vehicle-to-grid technologies, providing testing and certification for bidirectional EV charging equipment that can transfer energy between electric vehicles and the power grid. The program supports certification to UL 1741 Supplement SC, a recently published supplement to UL 1741, the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment…
Battery-grade graphite and anode materials enter EV qualification testing
Global Battery Materials Corp. (GBM) has signed a non-binding letter of intent with South Korean battery technology and manufacturing company LiBEST to evaluate the potential commercial supply of natural graphite, coated spherical purified graphite (CSPG), and other anode materials sourced and processed outside China. The agreement establishes a framework for material evaluation, potential commercial supply,…
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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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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…
AM Batteries to scale dry-electrode manufacturing for EV batteriesAM Batteries will contribute its dry-electrode manufacturing technology to a $50-million US Department of Energy-supported project aimed at scaling domestic…
US lithium project locks in 8,000-tonne annual battery supply dealSmackover Lithium has signed a binding offtake agreement with LG Energy Solution for lithium carbonate from its South West Arkansas…
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8-inch SiC process advances for EV power electronics
DB HiTek has completed reliability qualification for its 1,200-V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET process on 8-inch (200-mm) wafers. The company is preparing the process for volume production in 2027, with electric vehicles (EVs) among the intended high-voltage applications. SiC power semiconductors can operate efficiently under high-voltage and high-temperature conditions, making the technology suited to EV…
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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…
