U Power has completed comprehensive operational testing and full-stack integration of the battery-swapping system for heavy-duty truck prototype vehicles it has designed for sale in Thailand. The completion of testing marks a step forward in U Power’s collaboration with Thailand-based Whale Logistics to deploy 1,000 battery-swapping heavy-duty trucks in the country. The strategic partnership, which… Read more »
Nano One Materials, a process technology company specializing in cathode active materials for lithium‑ion batteries, has been awarded $3 million from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) under its Energy Innovation Program. The company will use the funds to support ongoing process optimization, supply chain diversification and enhanced commercial offerings for the production of lithium iron phosphate… Read more »
Group14 Technologies has started EV-scale production of its silicon battery material, SCC55, at its newest factory in Sangju, South Korea. The facility is designed to produce up to 2,000 metric tons annually, enabling 10 GWh of fast charging battery capacity as production ramps. SCC55 is used across electric mobility, grid-scale energy storage and advanced consumer… Read more »
Sponsored by dSpace. Electromobility is evolving rapidly. New vehicle concepts, complex E/E architectures, and increasingly powerful battery systems are pushing developers to their limits. At the same time, the pressure to shorten development cycles and reduce costs is growing. In this dynamic environment, one method is gaining significant traction: Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing. What Is Software-in-the-Loop Testing?… Read more »
Commercial EV manufacturer Harbinger has unveiled a new medium-duty, low cab forward (LCF) vehicle that is available in either an electric or plug-in hybrid configuration. The new HC Series Cab is designed to deliver enhanced maneuverability, driver comfort, safety and operational cost savings. It doubles as a mobile power station to deliver sustained power for… Read more »
Researchers at Saarland University say they have developed iron-rich amorphous alloys for electric motor components that can reduce remagnetization losses by eliminating the crystalline microstructure that causes internal friction and heat buildup in conventional soft-magnetic materials. The project focuses on replacing coarse-grained crystalline iron alloys used in stators and rotors with metallic glasses containing 70%… Read more »
Motion and fluid control system specialist Moog has unveiled a new electronics system for electric construction equipment that combines EV components to save space and cost. Moog’s Adaptive Electrification Management System (AEMS) is intended to help design engineers and product development teams at construction vehicle OEMs to electrify, automate and digitalize construction machinery efficiently and… Read more »
The Utah Department of Transportation will lead a federal pilot program to test eVTOL aircraft and other emerging aviation technologies in real-world operations. The Federal Aviation Administration selected UDOT to lead one of eight projects nationwide for the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program, a three-year initiative designed to help integrate electric… Read more »
South Korean component supplier Hyundai Mobis has established a dedicated production base in Hungary to supply German premium automaker Mercedes-Benz for its electric and hybrid vehicles. The new production base in Kecskemet, which is now fully operational, is located in central Hungary near the customer’s site. Covering 50,000 square meters, the plant operates under the… Read more »
Korian Belgium, a provider of elderly care services, is working with Blink Charging on a nationwide EV charging project. Blink plans to deploy over 200 Blink-owned chargers across 90 Korian locations in Belgium. A similar roll-out for Korian Netherlands is planned. Blink’s fully financed investment model will enable Korian to quickly add EV charging to… Read more »
