BorgWarner has secured a contract to supply its 7-in-1 Integrated Drive Module (iDM) to a top Chinese automaker. The system, designed for a hybrid SUV platform, integrates multiple electric propulsion functions into a single compact unit to improve … [Read more...]
Magnachip and Hyundai Mobis to develop IGBTs for EV inverters
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation has concluded an agreement with Hyundai Mobis Company Limited (MOBIS) to advance the development and application of high-performance insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) technology for use in electric vehicle … [Read more...]
Researchers develop fluoride-based electrolyte for higher-voltage solid-state EV batteries
Researchers at Yonsei University have developed a fluoride-based solid electrolyte that addresses a key challenge in advancing next-generation electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage batteries: achieving high voltage and energy density without … [Read more...]
Deep-sea nodule refining initiative to strengthen US EV supply chain
Aqua Metals, Inc., a developer of sustainable battery metals recycling and refining technologies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MOBY Robotics Inc. to evaluate environmentally responsible refining of deep-sea polymetallic … [Read more...]
AEC-Q101-qualified MOSFET expands use in EV power systems
iDEAL Semiconductor has announced that its SuperQ silicon MOSFET technology has achieved AEC-Q101 automotive qualification, marking the company’s entry into high-reliability applications, such as electric vehicle (EV) powertrains, onboard chargers, … [Read more...]
New 600-V MOSFETs optimized for EV chargers and onboard power systems
Toshiba Electronics Europe has introduced six new products in its DTMOSVI 600-V series of N-channel power MOSFETs, designed to reduce switching loss and improve overall system efficiency. MSThe new TKxxxZ60Z1 devices are mounted in a 4-pin … [Read more...]
New collaboration to simplify procurement of public EV charging systems
Blue Whale EV has been awarded a Sourcewell contract for the procurement of electric vehicle (EV) supply equipment and related services. Sourcewell is a national cooperative purchasing agency that offers competitively solicited and awarded contracts … [Read more...]
Collaboration to advance dual-inverter systems for hybrid and electric vehicles
BorgWarner, a global manufacturer of electrified propulsion and powertrain systems, has expanded its collaboration with automaker Great Wall Motor in the field of electrified propulsion. Building on two previously announced dual-inverter programs, … [Read more...]
New 100-kW single-phase dc fast-charging platform
Edge Energy has announced a collaborative electric vehicle (EV) charging solution with Lincoln Electric, designed to deliver fast and reliable charging in locations without access to three-phase power. The system combines Edge Energy’s solid-state … [Read more...]
Advanced solid-state lithium-metal sample cells begin shipping
QuantumScape Corporation, a developer of solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, announced it has begun shipping B1 samples of its QSE-5 cell. The milestone, achieved in the third quarter of 2025, marks one of the company’s primary objectives … [Read more...]
Vertical GaN enables 1,200-V operation for high-efficiency EV power systems
As electrification accelerates across transportation and energy sectors, onsemi has introduced its new vertical gallium nitride (vGaN) power semiconductor technology. The devices are designed to deliver higher-power density, efficiency, and … [Read more...]
New dry-processed cathode achieves 83% capacity retention over 4,000 cycles
Sakuu, a provider of commercial-scale equipment to the battery and supercapacitor manufacturing industries, has released performance data on the breakthrough cycle life longevity of battery electrodes produced by the Sakuu Kavian Manufacturing … [Read more...]
New funding accelerates deployment of grid-independent EV charging systems
Edge Energy, a developer of energy conversion technology for electric vehicle (EV) fast charging, announced a strategic investment from PRETTL Mechatronics & Actuators (PMA), a global company specializing in automotive, electronics, and energy … [Read more...]
New NXP chipset embeds EIS for safer, faster EV charging
NXP Semiconductors announced its industry-first Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) battery management chipset with hardware-based nanosecond-level synchronization of all devices. The new system solution is designed to enhance safety, … [Read more...]
New high-speed digital isolators for EV powertrains and charging systems
Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its lineup of standard digital isolators with the introduction of the DCL52xx00 series, a family of dual-channel, high-speed digital isolators designed for industrial and automotive equipment. The four new … [Read more...]
Open consortium aims to accelerate global battery gigafactory deployment
Upcell Alliance, a non-profit association focused on advancing the battery manufacturing ecosystem, has announced the launch of TOGETHER, an open consortium designed to accelerate the global deployment of battery gigafactories. The initiative brings … [Read more...]