Scientists at the US Department of Energy‘s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have recently discovered that the sublimation of lithium oxide, when mixed with nickel-rich cathode precursors, creates a single-crystal structure that could be used in longer-lasting batteries. In a new finding published in Nature Energy, the PNNL-led team showed that vapor from lithium oxide… Read more »
US EV charge point operator Zero 60 has opened its fourth renewable-energy-powered EV charging station, with four charging spaces, in Lake Placid, New York. Zero 60 was founded by engineering, construction, manufacturing and clean energy company Faith Technologies. It operates two other sites in New York State and one in California. Plans call for the… Read more »
German firms PHYTEC, PIONIX, Frickly Systems, CuroCon and Alp have officially established the EVCS-Cube Consortium for their development kit to foster close cooperation in advancing EV charging technology. PHYTEC and PIONIX unveiled the EVCS-Cube back in January, a complete development kit for DC and AC charging systems that enables the evaluation of components and direct… Read more »
Q&A with Group 14’s CEO As EV makers continue to grapple with the challenges of using traditional lithium-ion batteries, including alleviating concerns about range anxiety, safety and raw material sourcing, battery material manufacturers are exploring alternative chemistries. There has been talk about using silicon anodes to replace graphite anodes in lithium-ion batteries for several years…. Read more »
US-based motor manufacturer Turntide Technologies has launched Turntide Turnkey Solutions, a system of electrification partners designed to simplify and accelerate electrification projects across industries. The ecosystem reflects Turntide’s systems-level approach, integrating electric motors, power electronics and energy storage to help ensure that all the components work together. As part of the launch, Bonfiglioli, which provides… Read more »
Darmstadt, Germany-based public transport operator HEAG mobilo operates over 150 buses and trams, and transports almost 50 million passengers per year. The company began electrifying in 2020 and now has 55 electric buses in its fleet, 46 of them Mercedes models. The latest addition to HEAG’s fleet consists of five battery-electric Mercedes‑Benz eCitaro 12‑meter solo… Read more »
EV charger supplier Autel Energy Europe has formed a strategic partnership with Mer, a provider of EV charging systems, to integrate Autel’s range of MaxiCharger AC products into Mer’s expanding charging network throughout key markets, including the Nordics, the UK, Germany and Austria. Autel’s MaxiCharger AC series is designed to offer user-friendly charging options suitable… Read more »
UK-based Rhopoint Components, a specialist distributor of precision electronic components, sensors, connectors and modular systems, has announced the availability of Alpha Electronics’ RBF ultra-precision current sense resistor series from VPG Foil Resistors. The VPG Foil Resistors RBF series offers low resistances of between 0.01 Ω and 1 Ω, all in a small two-terminal flip-chip package in… Read more »
Swiss semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics will start producing Stellar with xMemory, a new generation of extensible memory embedded into its Stellar series of automotive microcontrollers, later this year. The new microcontrollers with xMemory enable simpler, more scalable computing platforms for developing software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and EV architectures. Memory becomes a bottleneck as software complexity grows, driven… Read more »
US-based Mack Trucks, part of the Volvo Group, is introducing an electric version of its Class 8 Mack Pioneer highway truck. The Mack Pioneer will be the first delivery of a completely in-house electric platform using Mack’s e-axle and Proterra batteries. It will be available as a Day Cab or 44-inch Short Sleeper, and is… Read more »
