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Sensata Technologies introduces micro-fused strain gage for hybrid and EV brake systems

Sensata Technologies, a manufacturer of sensing, electrical protection and power management solutions, is now offering a line of smaller, lighter Micro-fused Strain Gage (MSG) pressure sensors for use in hybrid and EV brake systems. “To ensure traditional braking feel in hybrid and electric vehicles, brake systems require additional pressure sensors,” said Jeff Silveria, Sensata’s Performance… Read more »

University of Montana orders Proterra electric buses

Proterra’s zero-emission battery-electric buses are serving in city transit systems around North America, and the company is now setting its sights on the university market (read our interview with CEO Ryan Popple in the May/June 2015 issue of Charged).. The Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM) Transportation, one of a handful of student-led… Read more »

ClipperCreek increases power and cable length of its LCS-20 charger

ClipperCreek has announced an upgrade in power and cable length for its popular LCS-20 series of EV charging stations. The LCS-20 now features 16-amp charging and a 25-foot cable for the same prices as before: $379 for the hardwired model and $395 for the plug-in version. “We are constantly working to improve our products, and… Read more »

While US EV sales shrank, Europe’s almost doubled

What a difference a year or two makes. Not so long ago, we EV pundits were trying to figure out why EV sales were so slow in Europe compared to the US, despite the continent’s green reputation and high gas prices. Now they must be wondering the same about us. Annual US plug-in sales actually… Read more »

Motor controller maker Sevcon acquires Italian charger manufacturer Bassi

Sevcon (Nasdaq: SEV), a manufacturer of motor controllers for electric and hybrid vehicles, has acquired the Italian charger manufacturer Bassi Srl. The Bassi product line includes fast charging technologies suitable for a range of electrification markets, including rapid, high voltage and high power sectors. In 2015, Bassi generated a profit on $16 million in sales…. Read more »

Plug-in sales grow again in January as Chevy, Tesla and Nissan continue to lead

2015 was a disappointing year for plug-in purchases in the US (although sales soared in Europe). Annual sales fell short of the previous year, mostly thanks to a mid-year slump. However, growth returned in October, and January marks the fourth month in a row that US sales have bested the previous year’s monthly figure. 6,291… Read more »

Graphene cages could be the key to silicon anodes

Battery boffins are buzzing about silicon anodes, which could store up to 10 times more energy than today’s anodes. The catch is that silicon particles tend to swell and crack during cycling, and to react with the electrolyte in unwanted ways. Now a team from Stanford University and the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator… Read more »

Skeleton Technologies scores €4 million in new investment for its graphene ultracapacitors

Ultracapacitor manufacturer Skeleton Technologies has secured a €4 million investment from the energy-oriented investment company KIC InnoEnergy, part of €9.8 million in Series B financing raised by Skeleton last year. “We see KIC InnoEnergy as a strong, value-added partner, with a number of their investors being current or potential customers of Skeleton Technologies,” said Skeleton… Read more »

Stationary storage system enables a quick charge without straining the grid

Today’s power grid can easily handle the number of EVs on the road, but in the not-too-distant future, when a substantial number of cars on the road are electric and larger battery packs necessitate higher charging power, it may be impractical for the grid to provide enough power without some form of stationary storage. Now a team… Read more »

TurboDock: AeroVironment’s answer for affordable and elegant workplace charging

Workplace charging is growing quickly in popularity, and it’s encouraging more and more drivers to go electric. Survey data and reports continue to pile up affirming that pushing for more workplace charging is one of the most effective ways to accelerate widespread plug-in vehicle adoption. According to an August 2014 Department of Energy survey, employees… Read more »