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Expanding Plug & Charge interoperability and accessibility worldwide
Gireve, Hubject, and Irdeto, three key players in the e-mobility space, have announced a collaboration aimed at expanding Plug & Charge interoperability and accessibility worldwide. The goal is to streamline electric vehicle (EV) charging across global markets by making it easier for charge point operators, vehicle manufacturers, and software providers to work across different networks…
What EV engineering teams and charge point operators should know in 2025
Electric vehicle (EV) chargers sit squarely in the middle of the EV world, bridging the gap between drivers and their destinations. As industry players plan for the future, it’s essential that they’re aware of the current trends. This article answers some important questions about EV charging infrastructure, including: What will be the impact of government…
Nano sulfide electrolytes launched for advanced solid-state batteries
Ampcera Inc., a US-based innovator in solid-state battery materials, recently announced the commercial launch and first global shipments of its new nano sulfide solid electrolyte powders. These are a potentially game-changing material, enabling the next generation of high-performance all-solid-state batteries. Ampcera’s proprietary nano sulfide powders feature high ionic conductivity and super-fine particle sizes in the…
Expanding off-highway vehicle and marine electrification
ABB has signed an agreement to acquire BrightLoop, a French developer of advanced power electronics, to strengthen its position in high-performance power conversion technologies. The acquisition supports ABB’s electrification strategy across industrial vehicles, marine propulsion, and low-voltage mobility platforms, including electric construction equipment, mining vehicles, ferries, and off-highway EVs. BrightLoop specializes in compact, efficient dc/dc…
Integrated motor-inverter systems designed for off-road and light EVs
Turntide Technologies, a manufacturer of electric motors, power electronics, and energy storage solutions, has announced an expanded range of its Gen 6 inverters, designed to support low-voltage electric vehicle (EV) applications. The inverters deliver power outputs ranging from 48 V, 450 A to 80 V, 700 A, within a compact form factor suitable for space-constrained…
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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…
Electrifying massive crawler cranes with electrics and hydraulicsDanfoss eHydraulic power module enables electrification of 200-tonne SANY crawler crane Construction machinery worldwide emits an estimated 400 million tonnes…
Q&A: How dry electrode processing is changing the game for EV batteriesAs electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturers seek to scale production while improving efficiency and sustainability, attention has turned to dry…
How e-fuses, circuit breakers, and isolators enhance EV safetyElectric vehicle (EV) manufacturers integrate e-fuses, circuit breakers, and isolators into key systems to protect against fluctuating high-voltage currents. These…
Electrification brings a complex future to ag machineryFor our mobile hydraulics focus on the agriculture market, Fluid Power World spoke with Vinicius Povineli, Mobile electronics/connectivity product manager,…
How a new fuel cell could enable electric aviationElectric flight has long been constrained by one key limitation: battery weight. Even the best lithium-ion packs top out at…
Why residual current monitoring is critical for ac charging in EVsWith the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the US, charging infrastructure is continuing to evolve, bringing new use…
What is cell balancing in a BMS and why is it important?Cell balancing refers to the process of equalizing the charge across all cells in an electric vehicle (EV) battery pack,…
How electrolyte additives can extend the lifespan of EV batteriesElectrolyte additives can help extend the life of electric vehicle (EV) batteries by stabilizing the electrode-electrolyte interfaces and mitigating the…
Why transformers are critical to EVs and the gridThe electric system is designed so that when you flip a light switch, it comes on every time, and you…
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Battery recycling venture to supply materials for 100,000 EVs annuallyA joint venture between Electra Battery Materials and the Three Fires Group is advancing Canada’s first Indigenous-led lithium-ion battery recycling…
Nano sulfide electrolytes launched for advanced solid-state batteriesAmpcera Inc., a US-based innovator in solid-state battery materials, recently announced the commercial launch and first global shipments of its…
Grant supports 0V-stable battery cells for safer EV applicationsCellec Technologies has received a $100,000 SuperBoost grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New…
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,…
First NTO-anode batteries for fast-charging commercial EVs set for sample releaseToshiba Corporation is preparing to ship sample units of its latest lithium-ion battery innovation, the SCiB Nb, starting this month.…
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…
New funding accelerates commercialization of safer solid-state battery materialsNatrion has received a $150,000 R&D grant and a $100,000 SuperBoost grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Energy Storage…
Advanced silicon battery achieved over 90% capacity retention at 300 cyclesNEO Battery Materials, a developer of silicon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, announced that its latest prototype, P-300N, has exceeded…
New binder and silicon material pairing enhances EV battery performanceBASF, a global chemical innovator, and Group14 Technologies, currently the world’s largest manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials, recently announced…
Q&A: How dry electrode processing is changing the game for EV batteriesAs electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturers seek to scale production while improving efficiency and sustainability, attention has turned to dry…
New measurement probe for improved dry room controlVaisala has introduced the DMP1 Dew Point and Temperature Probe to support precise environmental monitoring in dry manufacturing spaces, such…
Modular electric truck set to launch with US-made batteriesSK On, a global battery manufacturer and energy solutions provider, has been selected to supply batteries to US-based electric vehicle…
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Part II: Why outdoor charging demands specialized battery connectors
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are becoming a preferred power source for off-highway and ground support equipment as industries push toward cleaner, more efficient operations. Part I of this series examined the broader shift away from internal combustion, along with the growing need for durable charging infrastructure in outdoor environments. In Part II, we focus on the…
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Battery recycling venture to supply materials for 100,000 EVs annually
A joint venture between Electra Battery Materials and the Three Fires Group is advancing Canada’s first Indigenous-led lithium-ion battery recycling facility. The initiative, known as Aki Battery Recycling, aims to process end-of-life and manufacturing scrap from lithium-ion batteries to support a domestic circular supply chain for electric vehicles (EVs). Designed to meet the growing demand…
