When it comes to lithium-ion batteries in EVs, the stakes are high. A single malfunctioning cell can trigger thermal runaway—a rapid, uncontrollable rise in temperature and pressure that can result in fires or explosions. For engineers, preventing this isn’t just good design—it’s non-negotiable. Charged recently chatted with Luka Sovulj from Epic Resins to learn how… Read more »
Delta Air Lines has announced a partnership with Dutch electric plane maker Maeve to support the development of a new hybrid-electric regional aircraft. Under the terms of the agreement, Delta will provide operational support to help Maeve’s M80 hybrid-electric aircraft reach commercial viability for regional flights. Maeve will become part of Delta’s Sustainable Skies Lab. Its… Read more »
USA Rare Earth (USAR) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based rare earth metal and alloy producer Less Common Metals (LCM). The acquisition secures USAR’s access to high-quality rare earth metal and strip cast alloy for its global customers and the development of its Oklahoma magnet facility. Under the terms of the deal,… Read more »
The Solomon Organization, a real estate investment company that owns and manages more than 22,000 residential apartment homes, has chosen 3V Infrastructure to fund, install and operate Level 2 EV charging infrastructure at 60 multifamily properties across 9 states. 3V Infrastructure is an EV charging investor, advisor and operator. 3V will manage design, installation, maintenance… Read more »
To optimize energy consumption and efficiency in EVs, you first need trusted instruments to measure it. Founded in 1911, Yokogawa Test&Measurement is a global company that provides a range of products that measure electrical and optical signals and other critical engineering parameters. The company’s systems are used across industries like energy, manufacturing, and increasingly in… Read more »
Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have developed a method to coat sulfide-based solid electrolytes to improve chemical stability and reduce manufacturing costs. The process uses atomic layer deposition (ALD) to apply a protective layer of aluminum oxide onto the electrolyte particles. This coating improves stability by acting as a shield… Read more »
Andorra-headquartered marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy has won a contract to power electric fast ferries between Europe and Africa. Spanish ferry operator Baleària will operate the two electric catamaran ferries on the 18-mile route between Tarifa in the south of Spain and Tangier, Morocco, at speeds of up to 26 knots. Each of the twin… Read more »
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 »
