The number of electric cars on the roads is growing significantly. By 2030, more than 100 million electrically powered vehicles are expected to be running worldwide. To make sure drivers can enjoy their electric vehicles (EVs) for as long as possible … [Read more...]
New lithium-ion battery with cobalt-free 5V class cathode
Toshiba Corporation has developed a new lithium-ion battery using a cobalt-free 5V-class high-potential cathode material that significantly suppresses performance-degrading gases produced as side reactions. This battery can operate over a range of … [Read more...]
Tesla shares its advanced 48V architecture with automakers
Tesla has kept its word, sending the 48-volt (V) system specs for its Cybertruck to automotive manufacturers, as confirmed this week by Ford CEO, Jim Farley. The unique Cybertruck is the first EV to implement the 48V electrical system throughout … [Read more...]
Transphorm releases charging reference designs for two and three-wheel EVs
Transphorm, Inc., a global provider of GaN power semiconductors, announced two new reference designs for electric vehicle (EV) charging applications. The 300 and 600 W Constant Current/Constant Voltage (CC/CV) battery chargers use the company’s 70 … [Read more...]
BYD selects AWS to innovate advanced connected e-mobility services
BYD, a manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEV) including hybrid and battery electric vehicles, has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider for its connected vehicle platform to help support the automaker’s global … [Read more...]
UL Solutions opens battery testing and engineering laboratory in Korea
UL Solutions, a global safety science company, has announced the opening of its Korea Advanced Battery Laboratory. This new facility is located in Pyeongtaek, a key electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing hub in South Korea, and will provide … [Read more...]
Allego announces successful pilot program for high-powered truck charging
Allego, a pan-European public electric vehicle charging network, has announced the results of its high-power commercial charging station pilot program for electric trucks and light-duty vehicles. Equipped with two 300 kW ultra-fast charging … [Read more...]
Lincoln Electric launches Velion DC fast charger for EVs
Lincoln Electric is introducing the Velion DC Fast Charger for electric vehicles (EVs). This Level 3 DC platform delivers reliable fast charging speeds for the ultimate performance and uptime. "The Velion is designed to meet the stringent … [Read more...]
Comau and LiNa automate manufacturing for solid-state sodium batteries
Comau has joined forces with LiNa Energy to design an innovative and scalable manufacturing solution for solid-state sodium-metal-chloride battery cells. Through simultaneous engineering, the team has finalized a concept design. This allows LiNa, a … [Read more...]
OpenADR launches new standard for utilities to manage renewables and EV charging
OpenADR Alliance, the global industry body created to foster the development, adoption, and compliance of OpenADR, has launched a new version of its OpenADR communications standard. OpenADR 3.0 is designed to support utilities, operators, … [Read more...]
High-power electronic DC loads get a regenerative boost
Chroma Systems Solutions, a provider of innovative battery and power conversion test equipment, announces the addition of its new Regenerative DC Electronic Loads to its growing lineup of bidirectional and regenerative test solutions. The Chroma … [Read more...]
Detroit street can now charge EVs as they drive
The city of Detroit has unveiled the nation’s first public EV-charging roadway at Michigan Central. This is in partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Electreon, the provider of the wireless charging solution for EVs -- … [Read more...]
New eBook examines EV and connected transportation technology
Mouser Electronics, an authorized global distributor of advanced electronic components and industrial automation products, has released a new eBook in collaboration with TE Connectivity, a global provider of connectors and sensors, exploring electric … [Read more...]
Gemini dual-chemistry battery powers BMW iX 608 miles
Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, recently announced that its Gemini dual-chemistry battery achieved 608.1 miles of range in a BMW iX on a single charge. The milestone was achieved using a WLTP test cycle, the … [Read more...]
ZF presents a new, purely electro-mechanical brake system
ZF now offers a new, purely electro-mechanical brake system, where braking force is generated at each wheel by an electric motor without using a hydraulic system or brake fluid. The brake system was established at ZF's development centers in China, … [Read more...]
Electra’s AI software outperforms typical EV SoC estimates
Electra Vehicles, a provider of predictive battery management and battery design software, has announced the results of a demonstration to showcase accuracy improvements to electric vehicle (EV) driving range estimations. Electra’s core … [Read more...]
BYD rolls out its six millionth new energy vehicle
BYD, a manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, achieved a historic milestone as its six millionth new energy vehicle rolled off the production line at the Zhengzhou factory. This occasion marked a record-breaking achievement and … [Read more...]
Global EV battery production projected to surge nearly six-fold
New research from technology intelligence firm ABI Research finds that global Electric Vehicle (EV) battery output production will increase nearly six times by 2030. With aggressive government decarbonization targets and OEM electrification … [Read more...]
LG Chem and LX Hausys develop flame retardant to delay thermal runaway in EVs
LG Chem has announced that it, together with LX Hausys, has developed a material delaying battery thermal runaway that can withstand a flame at 1,500 ℃ for over 20 minutes. The material named "Special Flame Retardant Continuous Fiber Thermoplastic … [Read more...]
SAE selects Electreon’s wireless charging methodology to be the global standard
SAE International's Wireless Power Transfer & Alignment Taskforce has selected Electreon, a global wireless Electric Vehicle (EV) charging company, and MAHLE's wireless positioning methodology for the global SAE J2954 standard. With rapid … [Read more...]
Aerogel manufacturing scaling to meet EV demand, reports IDTechEx
Historically, the aerogel market has experienced slow and steady growth. With the newly found demand for thermal insulation and fire protection in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, aerogel manufacturers are making big plans and investments in order to … [Read more...]
California’s Salton Sea could meet EV lithium demands, according the DOE
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the results of the most comprehensive analysis to date quantifying the domestic lithium resources in California’s Salton Sea region. Conducted by DOE’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the analysis … [Read more...]
ABB E-mobility simplifying EV charging stations
Delivering easy-to-use and seamless payment options for consumers is one of the most critical components in accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). ABB E-mobility has enhanced its customer offering with the acquisition of Vourity, a … [Read more...]
SAE ITC launches EV infrastructure consortium
SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (SAE ITC) presents the Electric Vehicle Public Key Infrastructure Consortium (EVPKI Consortium). The Consortium has formally launched with four Charter Members: ChargePoint, Electrify America, Ford Motor Company, … [Read more...]
Chroma releases new high-power regenerative E-loads
Chroma offers two new AC and DC electronic load series. The 63800R offers AC electronic loads with regenerative capability, featuring three models with power ratings of 9kVA, 12kVA, and 15kVA. This series offers a high-power density design, providing … [Read more...]