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ChargePoint updates software to support expanding EV charging networks
ChargePoint has introduced a new version of its ChargePoint Platform, a flexible software system for managing and optimizing electric vehicle (EV) charging networks. The platform supports operations ranging from single sites to large-scale deployments and integrates with diverse energy systems. Developed for fleet operators, commercial customers, vehicle OEMs, charge point operators (CPOs), and energy providers,…
Q&A: Engineering modular powertrains for software-defined EVs
Electric vehicle (EV) powertrain design is entering a new stage of maturity, where mechanical, electrical, and software systems must operate as one. Engineers are now expected to create modular architectures that meet diverse vehicle requirements while maintaining efficiency, reliability, and scalability. Thermal management, torque control, and system integration have become shared challenges that influence every…
Battery cell costs drop to almost US$100/kWh, finds new report
The latest analysis by IDTechEx reports that average lithium-ion cell prices have fallen from US$168/kWh in 2022 to just over US$100/kWh in 2025. By 2036, cell prices could approach US$50/kWh based on projected material cost trends and observed minimum cell pricing. Two chemistries continue to dominate electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications: lithium nickel…
Partnership to advance smart EV charging and microgrid tech
Native Sun Community Power Development and Open Access Technology International (OATI) announced a partnership to support electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Upper Midwest tribal nations through the deployment of smart EV charging infrastructure and related clean energy technologies. The effort focuses on expanding access to EV charging in tribal communities and supporting broader electrification goals.…
Los Angeles is getting 90 new curbside EV chargers
it’s electric, a curbside electric vehicle charging company, said it has been selected by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to install 90 new curbside EV charging ports across the city over the next year. The expansion is intended to increase public charging options for EV drivers in residential neighborhoods. The first 15 chargers are…
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Q&A: Engineering modular powertrains for software-defined EVsElectric vehicle (EV) powertrain design is entering a new stage of maturity, where mechanical, electrical, and software systems must operate…
The pros and cons of the four main EV motor configurationsElectric vehicles (EVs) come in various horsepower ranges, and every EV model released is meant to satisfy a particular application.…
How integration is reshaping EV propulsion systemsIn an electric vehicle (EV), the e-propulsion architecture converts stored electrical energy into mechanical motion through a coordinated network of…
Reimagining EV design with AI-enhanced EDA toolsArtificial intelligence (AI)-driven chatbots, tools, and techniques are being deployed across various stages of electric vehicle (EV) design and simulation…
How to safely secure the software-defined EVAs electric vehicles (EVs) become software-defined and cloud-connected, they introduce powerful new capabilities and a far broader attack surface. Over-the-air…
How engineers are meeting the demands of higher-voltage and smarter EV systemsElectric vehicle (EV) power electronics are advancing rapidly as vehicles transition to higher voltages and smarter, more connected architectures. The…
Why and how EV makers are racing to get cobalt out of their batteries?Addressing the reliance on cobalt is a central aspect of the ongoing development of lithium-ion batteries for the electric vehicle…
Why EV engineers are turning to liquid-cooled charging systemsElectric-vehicle (EV) connectors and charging cables must safely handle increasingly high currents and power levels. Conventional air-cooled cables and connectors…
How electropolishing enhances EV component reliabilityElectropolishing, sometimes described as reverse electroplating, is an electrochemical process that removes a controlled layer of surface material to eliminate…
A new approach to BMS validationOne approach to testing battery management systems (BMS) for electric vehicles is to do so on the signal level. This…
Part II: How engineers are optimizing dc fast-charging systems for interoperability and V2GIn Part I of this interview, Mike Calise, CEO of Tellus Power, discussed how engineers ensure grid stability, system safety,…
Part I: How engineers design safe and grid-reliable dc fast-charging networksHigh-power dc fast charging is transforming how electric vehicles (EVs) interact with the grid. As site power levels climb from…
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Supplying rare earth materials for EV motorsNoveon Magnetics and Solvay announced the execution of a supply agreement for light and heavy rare earth materials, which are…
Q&A: Engineering modular powertrains for software-defined EVsElectric vehicle (EV) powertrain design is entering a new stage of maturity, where mechanical, electrical, and software systems must operate…
Battery cell costs drop to almost US$100/kWh, finds new reportThe latest analysis by IDTechEx reports that average lithium-ion cell prices have fallen from US$168/kWh in 2022 to just over…
Toyota begins battery production at new North Carolina facilityToyota has started production at its new battery manufacturing plant in Liberty, North Carolina, the company’s first and only battery…
Partnership to advance carbon nanotube additives for EV batteriesCHASM Advanced Materials announced the signing of a license agreement with Ingevity Corporation for CHASM’s patented, scalable carbon nanotube (CNT)…
Pilot-scale Warm Isostatic Presses for solid-state battery productionThe latest generation of Warm Isostatic Presses (WIP) from Quintus Technologies gives all-solid-state battery (ASSB) developers a scalable path from…
Advancing the US EV battery supply chain with new nickel carbonate agreementAqua Metals, a provider of sustainable battery metals recycling and refining, announced a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with Westwin…
American Battery Technology approved for major US battery recycling projectAmerican Battery Technology Company, an integrated critical battery materials firm, has been approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
UL Solutions expands battery-powered vehicle testingUL Solutions is expanding its certification services for battery-powered vehicles to address evolving safety requirements for electric motorcycles, scooters, and…
LC Chem partners to develop sodium-ion battery materialsChina Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (“Sinopec“) and LG Chem have signed a joint development agreement to advance critical materials for…
New battery housing design combines aluminum foam and phase change materialsBattery housings in electric vehicles (EVs) must be impact-resistant, absorb crash energy, prevent short circuits, and withstand high temperatures. They…
Q&A: How sensing advances are shaping the future of EV battery safetyElectric vehicle (EV) adoption is scaling fast, and with it, the complexity of the batteries powering these platforms. Higher energy…
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Supplying rare earth materials for EV motors
Noveon Magnetics and Solvay announced the execution of a supply agreement for light and heavy rare earth materials, which are critical for high-efficiency electric vehicle (EV) traction motors and other electrified systems. Under the agreement, Solvay will supply Noveon with rare earth oxides starting in 2026. The partnership represents a step toward developing a supply…
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Supplying rare earth materials for EV motors
Noveon Magnetics and Solvay announced the execution of a supply agreement for light and heavy rare earth materials, which are critical for high-efficiency electric vehicle (EV) traction motors and other electrified systems. Under the agreement, Solvay will supply Noveon with rare earth oxides starting in 2026. The partnership represents a step toward developing a supply…
