Beam Global received a patent from the European Patent Office covering its Phase Change Composite material for lithium-ion batteries, titled “Smart Phase Change Composite for Passive Thermal Management.” The European patent expands on the … [Read more...]
Ultramid polyamide tested for EV coolant exposure with 100,000+ hour life projection
As electric vehicle (EV) adoption increases, requirements for the long-term ageing resistance of plastics exposed to automotive chemicals are rising significantly. In particular, frequent battery charging events and continuous thermal management … [Read more...]
What is the role of engineering coatings in EVs?
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers use specialized coatings to provide electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, environmental protection, and controlled thermal pathways across high-voltage electronics, battery packs, and cooling … [Read more...]
Researchers develop fast, physics-informed model for EV battery thermal management
Researchers have developed a hybrid modeling framework that enables accurate, real-time prediction of temperature distribution in lithium-ion battery cells used in electric vehicles (EVs), addressing a key challenge in battery thermal … [Read more...]
Tech Toolbox: EV Thermal Management
Optimizing EV’s safety and performance Thermal management is essential in electric vehicles (EVs), ensuring battery performance, longevity, safety, charging efficiency, climate control, and overall vehicle performance. Lithium-ion batteries — … [Read more...]
AI-enhanced thermal imaging identifies early signs of thermal runaway
As the global electric vehicle (EV) sector accelerates, lithium-ion battery thermal runaway remains one of the most urgent safety challenges facing the automotive industry, requiring proactive, high-precision monitoring solutions. Raytron, a global … [Read more...]
Henkel launches new thermal potting solutions for EV components
In the rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) market, OEMs and suppliers face increasing pressure to reduce costs, enhance performance, and optimize component designs. One approach gaining attention is component integration, often referred to as … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
New standards drive advances in EV thermal management fluids
Prestone will exhibit its EVX collection of electrified vehicle (EV and hybrid) thermal management fluids that meet newly implemented industry standards at The Battery Show North America, October 6th to 9th, 2025, at Huntington Place in Detroit. … [Read more...]
The Battery Show 2025: New battery and thermal management solutions
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies will present new technologies at the 2025 Battery Show North America, taking place October 6th to 9th at Huntington Place in Detroit (Booth 5208). The company will highlight developments in battery pressure … [Read more...]
New ceramic coatings enable lighter-weight EV battery enclosures
Zircotec has introduced a new range of ceramic coatings that allow electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers to replace steel battery enclosures and cooling plates with lighter aluminium or composite materials while maintaining safety, thermal management, … [Read more...]
New venture to scale thin-film heating for EV applications
Nanotherm, a developer of carbon-based thermal materials, has partnered with research and development organization Battelle to launch Novara, a new company focused on next-generation heating technologies for the automotive and industrial … [Read more...]
How high-power dc fast chargers manage heat and impact EV batteries
Fast electric vehicle (EV) charging standards, such as the Combined Charging System (CCS) and Charge de Move (CHAdeMO), regulate the safe, efficient delivery of direct current (dc) to battery traction packs. As shown in Figure 1, high-power dc … [Read more...]
Project launches to benchmark fire safety of EV battery casings
AZL Aachen GmbH has launched a new Joint Partner Project titled “Thermal Runaway Testing for Battery Casings – Benchmarking Systems for High-Gradient Heating and Hot Particle Blasting.” The initiative addresses a growing challenge in electric vehicle … [Read more...]
Two-part foam reduces EV battery pack weight and thermal propagation risk
H.B. Fuller has introduced EV Protect 5006, a two-component encapsulant engineered to meet the evolving structural and thermal requirements of next-generation electric vehicle (EV) battery systems. Designed for cell-to-pack applications, EV Protect … [Read more...]
New silicone materials address thermal and safety demands in EVs
WACKER, a global chemical manufacturer specializing in high-performance silicones, polymers, and specialty materials, has introduced new silicone-based products designed to meet the rigorous demands of hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) power systems. … [Read more...]















