Axalta has introduced two new powder coatings—Alesta e-PRO FG Black and Alesta e-PRO Dielectric Gray—developed to address heat management and insulation requirements in EV battery applications. Alesta e-PRO FG Black is designed for thermal stability and secondary fire protection in EV battery systems. According to Axalta, this coating resists ignition, expansion, and smoke generation even… Read more »
Batteries are at the heart of the EV revolution, but they also pose unique safety and reliability challenges. Overcharging, thermal stress, and hidden manufacturing defects can lead to serious risks that are difficult to detect with conventional methods. In this webinar, presented by Lumafield, you’ll learn how industrial CT scanning provides a powerful, non-destructive way… Read more »
Sponsored by DGeo. Transporting Li-ion batteries? Make room for mastery, not mistakes. Transporting very large format lithium batteries—for electric vehicles, solar power storage, data center backup and other purposes—is a major undertaking. Navigating the process safely, compliantly and efficiently is an ongoing challenge, and it’s not uncommon for mistakes to happen. These mistakes are costly…. Read more »
US-based Edge Energy, which is developing energy conversion technology for EV fast charging, has received a strategic investment from PRETTL Mechatronics & Actuators. The $3.5-million financing round includes a direct equity investment as well as working capital. Edge Energy’s EdgeEV Power Source is designed to enable ultra-fast EV charging that can be deployed up to… Read more »
Dover Fueling Solutions, a provider of energy dispensing equipment to gas stations and convenience stores, has added an NACS (SAE J3400) cable option to its Wayne PWR DC fast charger. The new NACS cable configuration allows DFS customers with Wayne PWR to select the setup that best meets their site needs, including CCS1, NACS or… Read more »
US-based direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology developer Lilac Solutions has completed its lithium extraction pilot operations on Utah’s Great Salt Lake, a step toward building a commercial facility there. The pilot recorded strong performance results, including 87% average lithium recovery on 69 mg/L lithium brine, exceeding the FEL‑3 design basis of 84%, the company said…. Read more »
Canada-based NEO Performance Materials has officially opened its new permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Narva, Estonia, which started operation in May. The facility, which was co-funded by the European Union’s Just Transition Fund and completed in 500 days, is producing and shipping qualification sample magnets to meet contract obligations for automotive platforms. It has secured… Read more »
Munters has secured a $30 million order from a US-based commercial battery cell manufacturer. The order covers delivery of Munters’ Low Dew Point (LDP) dehumidifiers as well as additional high-performance desiccant dehumidification units and field service work. The US customer manufactures battery cells for use in heavy- and medium-duty vehicles. Munters says the LDP dehumidifiers… Read more »
ComEd, a utility that serves over 4 million customers in northern Illinois, says it has paid customers over $100 million in transportation electrification rebates to support charging infrastructure and fleet vehicle electrification—helping fund more than 7,200 EV charging ports and over 2,200 fleet EVs since the launch of its EV rebate programs in 2024. The… Read more »
Philatron Wire and Cable has announced its participation in the CharIN North America Testival and Conference, November 4–6, 2025 in Corona, California. At this event, Philatron will demonstrate its latest EV fast-charging cable technologies, highlighting advancements in performance, safety and flexibility. Philatron says it will feature live demonstrations of its custom silicone liquid-cooled EV cables,… Read more »
