Piersica has launched a patented polymer, PIRION, that offers enhanced performance for lithium-ion battery applications. The company claims that PIRION improves conductivity, voltage stability, thermal resilience and mechanical durability, and is fully compatible with existing lithium-ion technology. PIRION features an amorphous molecular structure that increases lithium salt solubility and ion mobility, providing higher conductivity. The… Read more »
GlobalFoundries has announced a technology licensing agreement with TSMC for 650-V and 80-V Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology. The company says this move will accelerate its development of GaN products, with market availability projected for late 2026. According to GlobalFoundries, the adoption of GaN—particularly 650 V and 80 V processes—is aimed at meeting increasing requirements for… Read more »
SparkCharge specializes in off-grid EV fleet charging solutions, including mobile chargers. Now the company has launched a new charging infrastructure planning platform specifically designed for commercial EV fleet deployments. The SparkAI platform “combines real-world intelligence, project location-specific datasets, weather forecasts, and a comprehensive global EV database to create optimized charging infrastructure plans for fleet owners… Read more »
Sponsored by Munters. For lithium battery manufacturers, proper moisture control is a critical variable for safety, yield, and cost. And while desiccant dehumidification is the proven way to reach ultra‑low dew points, performance and operating expense also depend on how you design the dry room, and which dehumidifier you select. For success, manufacturers and labs… Read more »
The 150-year-old New York City tradition of a horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park may soon be consigned to the history books, as horsepower is replaced by battery power. The battery-electric horseless carriage is a vehicle that hearkens back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Mayor Eric Adams threw his support behind animal-rights… Read more »
Edge Energy has collaborated with Lincoln Electric to develop a new charging platform designed to bring EV charging to locations that lack access to three-phase power. The single-phase 100 kW charging platform is built on Edge Energy’s solid-state digital phase conversion technology, and integrates Lincoln Electric’s Velion 50 kW DC fast chargers with DC America’s… Read more »
CHINT has launched the iDCM7 Smart DC Energy Meter to address major challenges in European EV charging infrastructure. The new meter is designed to enhance security, efficiency and regulatory compliance for public EV charging stations, addressing persistent reliability issues and the need for robust cross-network compatibility across the region. The iDCM7 Smart DC Energy Meter… Read more »
American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) has been contracted and approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency to recycle end-of-life lithium-ion batteries from what it claims is the largest battery cleanup operation in EPA history. The approval covers batteries damaged in a January 2025 fire at a Northern California grid-scale battery energy storage system, which involved… Read more »
SAICEC, a provider of chip and system design services for the automotive sector, has adopted Siemens’ PAVE360 software to create digital twins of automotive architectures. The collaboration is aimed at enabling comprehensive verification of automotive components—spanning from chip-level to complete system-level validation. By deploying PAVE360, SAICEC expects to streamline the development of software-defined vehicles and… Read more »
Sponsored by Heilind. Hirose delivers innovative connector solutions that power the future of automotive technology. Trusted by the world’s leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, its portfolio addresses the full spectrum of applications—from EV powertrains and charging systems to ADAS, LiDAR, infotainment, and in-vehicle networks. With expertise in miniaturization, high-speed transmission, and rugged power delivery,… Read more »
