US-based magnet manufacturer Niron Magnetics has licensed a portfolio of foundational variable flux motor (VFM) patents. The portfolio covers motor design technologies that, when combined with Niron’s rare earth-free Iron Nitride magnets, enable high efficiency and performance improvements across applications, including automotive traction, robotics, pumps, compressors, HVAC systems and more. The high efficiency enables smaller… Read more »
Qnovo has partnered with Sonatus to drastically reduce the time needed to integrate advanced battery diagnostics into EVs, from months to just days. The partnership combines Qnovo’s Health and Safety Diagnostics (HSD), which reports 98.7 percent battery fault prediction accuracy, with the Sonatus AI Director platform. Qnovo says this integration enables manufacturers to rapidly deploy… Read more »
EV infrastructure provider Emobi has formed a partnership with Curo, a Virtual Depot platform that enables leasable EV charging for fleets across the US. Through the collaboration, Curo gains access to Emobi’s network of charge point operator partners in North America, while Emobi benefits from increased utilization of its chargers as Curo parks and manages… Read more »
The Adhesive Technologies business of Henkel, a manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, has expanded its manufacturing facility in Brandon, South Dakota. The site has doubled in size from 35,000 square feet to 70,000 square feet to increase its production of thermal management materials under the LOCTITE and BERGQUIST brands to support the EV… Read more »
Vietnamese auto OEM VinFast unveiled its EB 8 and EB 12 electric bus models at the recent Busworld Europe 2025 trade show, signaling the company’s expansion from the passenger vehicle market into the public transportation sector. (The company is already selling its VF 6 and VF 8 passenger EVs in Europe.) The full-size 12-meter EB… Read more »
Battery development software specialist About:Energy has launched a new web-based platform and toolset that enables engineers to virtually test and compare battery cells under real-world conditions, before purchase or prototyping. Cell selection is “the most critical decision in high-performance battery programs.” It determines the economics and performance of every program, and The Voltt is designed… Read more »
Pickering Interfaces has launched the PXI and PXI Express (PXIe) battery simulator modules, models 41-754 (PXI) and 43-754 (PXIe), which are designed for testing and verification of battery management systems. These modules are available in a single-slot form factor and provide either two or four channels, each capable of supplying up to 8 volts and… Read more »
Starting in 2026, Daimler Buses will install its own public charging stations for electric buses and coaches, focusing on high-traffic European tourist destinations such as bus parking lots at amusement parks or in cities. The company aims to drive the expansion of high-performance charging infrastructure away from highways, enabling electric buses and coaches to serve… Read more »
Switzerland-based Oerlikon offers a full portfolio of customized safety components for EVs, including thermoelectrical barriers, SafeVent gas guidance systems, cell separators and high-voltage arcing protection. The portfolio covers all critical parts from heat shields and gas guidance components to cell separators. They are highly heat-resistant, mechanically durable, ultra-light and thin. In the event of a… Read more »
Cable theft from EV chargers is a frustrating trend for the EV charging industry. Bringing a damaged EV charger back into service isn’t as simple as replacing a broken window or a stolen street sign. In many cases, the chargers must be recertified and recommissioned, a time-consuming and money-losing process. To combat the criminal cable-cutters,… Read more »
