Canada-based HPQ Silicon has been awarded up to $3 million in funding by the Government of Canada to accelerate the building of its first continuous production system to manufacture silicon-based material for lithium-ion batteries. The investment in the facility, which will have the capacity to produce 50 tons annually, comes from the Energy Innovation Program’s… Read more »
Sponsored by Chroma Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) shows great promise for analyzing degradation mechanisms and evaluating the performance of lithium-ion battery cells. However, its practical implementation still faces several challenges. These include the complexity and error risks associated with traditional station-based testing processes, difficulties in ensuring stability and reproducibility in low-impedance measurements, and the high… Read more »
General Motors has ended production of BrightDrop electric delivery vans at its CAMI Assembly plant in Ontario, bringing an end to the automaker’s commercial EV program. The company announced the news alongside its third-quarter earnings. “The commercial electric van market has been developing much slower than expected and changes to the regulatory framework and fleet… Read more »
South Korean steelmaker POSCO International has completed the European base for its global EV market strategy, building a drive motor core plant in Brzeg, Poland. The facility, in which the company invested a total of 94.1 billion won, is 100,000 square meters in size and has started trial production before entering full-scale mass production in… Read more »
TOSS Machine Components, a manufacturer and distributor of impulse heat-sealing components and supplies, has introduced a new technology for EV battery packaging. As battery technology evolves, more batteries are being built directly into the devices they power, demanding contoured shapes that maximize space efficiency. TOSS says its new PIREG technology can adapt to complex shapes… Read more »
Sponsored by TTI. Fast charging in electric vehicles helps meet the demand for fast and convenient recharging, but the high voltage it entails also brings risks. Download Sensata’s guide to high-voltage protection to learn more about the risks associated with high-voltage DC fast charging and what can be done to mitigate these dangers.
UK-based logistics operator Welch Group, a leading UK logistics operator has formed a strategic partnership with Optimo Energy to deploy energy management solutions across its depot network. Welch Group will orchestrate charging, battery storage and onsite solar generation through Optimo Energy’s platform to minimize energy costs and generate additional revenue by providing flexibility services to… Read more »
Inductive components supplier Sumida has launched the CIUH10D46 and CIUH10D47 pulse transformers, the first of a new series of automotive-grade, low-profile surface-mount transformers designed specifically for battery management systems (BMS) in EVs, industrial battery storage and portable power applications. The CIUH10D Series provides galvanic isolation and EMI suppression, which are required for the integrity of… Read more »
DHL Express has added 45 new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric vans to its US pickup and delivery fleet. The company already has more than 10,000 eSprinters in its global fleet, but these will be the first in its US fleet. The new eSprinters will be deployed across several markets, including Chicago, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, and the New… Read more »
Sponsored by Kikusui America, Inc. The rapid growth of battery-powered technologies, from electric vehicles to renewable energy storage, has heightened the demand for efficient and reliable battery testing solutions. Kikusui has introduced its new Battery Emulator System, a cutting-edge solution designed to address the challenges of evaluating battery-powered devices and components. By leveraging the Kikusui… Read more »
