Clarios, a Wisconsin-based energy storage company specializing in low-voltage batteries, has announced a $6 billion plan to expand US manufacturing and accelerate domestic innovation in vehicle battery production. The initiative supports broader … [Read more...]
Compact reed relay enables reliable high-voltage switching
Pickering Electronics has released a new 20-kV reed relay within its established Series 63 range, expanding support for high-voltage testing environments including electric vehicle (EV) charge point testing, high-end cable testers, and high-voltage … [Read more...]
Lithium-metal milestone advances lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing in the US
Lyten, a materials applications company, announced today it has produced the United States’ first battery grade lithium-metal foil using American-made lithium alloys and US-sourced lithium-metal. The company has already achieved a fully localized … [Read more...]
High-density surge protection for EV chargers
Littelfuse, Inc. has introduced the Pxxx0S3G-A SIDACtor Protection Thyristor Series, the first in the industry to deliver 2 kA (8/20 µs) surge protection in a compact DO-214AB (SMC) package. Designed to protect sensitive electronics in harsh … [Read more...]
New axial flux motor targets EV and industrial electrification
Turntide Technologies has announced the AF430S, a new axial flux motor designed to support the electrification of industrial equipment and electric vehicles, including off-highway, marine, and premium automotive platforms. The motor is engineered to … [Read more...]
New research project developing EV-grade round battery cells
CustomCells, a German battery cell developer, has joined a practical research initiative under the state of Baden-Württemberg’s “Innovation and Future Agenda.” The company will contribute to a collaborative effort aimed at advancing large-format … [Read more...]
US battery material facility prepares for production of silicon anodes for EVs
Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, announced the start of the commissioning phase for its first auto-scale manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, Washington–Sila Moses Lake. This first processing unit starting commissioning marks a major … [Read more...]
New e-motor system achieves threefold current capacity with compact design
Hyperdrives, a company dedicated to advancing electric motor technology, has chosen CISSOID's Silicon Carbide (SiC) Inverter Control Modules (ICMs) to power its revolutionary hollow conductor cooled electric motors. This collaboration aims to set new … [Read more...]
New ac Level 2 charging tech with bidirectional and V2E capabilities
ChargePoint, a provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), announced a leap in ac Level 2 charging technology. The company's new product architecture will feature bidirectional charging and speeds up to double that of a … [Read more...]
High-powered EV chargers target growing fleet and passenger vehicle demand
ChargeTronix, a US-owned provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has introduced a new suite of electric vehicle (EV) charging systems, including its 1,280-kW Nexus Distributed Charging System for fleets and its third generation 24-kW … [Read more...]
High-capacitance 100-V MLCC supports 48-V EV architectures
TDK Corporation has expanded its CGA series of automotive multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to include a 10 µF, 100 V model in 3225 size (3.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 mm – L x W x H), featuring X7R characteristics (Class II dielectric). This represents the … [Read more...]
New resource clarifies DOT rules for lithium battery transport
Bluewater, a logistics and regulatory compliance solutions provider, has released a simplified Reference Guide for electric vehicle (EV) and industrial lithium battery shipping. This latest resource simplifies the often-complex requirements … [Read more...]
Solid-state batteries offering real-world use in light EVs
As consumer expectations grow around battery energy density, safety, and longevity, the demand for technologies that enable greater range, faster charging, and longer life cycles is accelerating. In this context, solid-state batteries are emerging as … [Read more...]
New rare earth-free motor prototype targets sustainable e-mobility
Ricardo, a global environmental and engineering consulting firm, has designed, developed, and tested a prototype electric propulsion module called Alumotor, an innovative rare earth metal-free synchronous reluctance motor to support sustainable … [Read more...]
Characterizing EMI emissions caused by ringing in dc-dc converters
Switching power supplies produce radiated and conducted emissions caused by ringing. Oscilloscope and spectrum-analyzer measurements let you see them. Dd-dc converters are ubiquitous in most electronic products. While more efficient than linear … [Read more...]
New partnership advances dry battery electrode technology
AM Batteries, a dry battery electrode (DBE) technology expert, has entered a joint development agreement with TDK Corporation, a global electronics provider, to pave a path toward energy-efficient battery manufacturing. The partnership aims to … [Read more...]