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Siemens Mobility receives first order for Vectron locomotives with battery module

JeMyn, an affiliate of Swiss firm Widmer Rail Services, has ordered two Vectron locomotives with battery power modules from Siemens Mobility—the first order for this new version of the Vectron. The battery module enables the Vectron to operate for short distances without an overhead power line, enabling the loco to cover the last mile of… Read more »

Mullen Automotive buys battery line equipment from Nikola for its California factory

Mullen Automotive has completed a major purchase of battery line equipment from troubled Nikola for its Fullerton, California, battery operations. The Fullerton facility is dedicated to producing next-generation, American-made battery packs, modules and solid-state polymers. In September 2023, Mullen purchased battery production assets from Nikola subsidiary Romeo Power, including equipment, inventory and intellectual property for… Read more »

HBK launches cloud-based FMEA software with AI-powered insights

Testing and measurement company Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK) has released a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) version of its failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) software, Reliasoft Cloud to support centralized management. ReliaSoft Cloud uses artificial intelligence (AI)-powered insights, intuitive risk visualization and team collaboration for improved decision-making and scalability. The single, web-based platform helps streamline… Read more »

Wolfspeed launches Gen 4 MOSFET for high-power applications

Silicon carbide device maker Wolfspeed has introduced its new Gen 4 technology platform, to simplify switching in high-power designs such as EV powertrains, renewable energy systems and battery energy storage systems. Wolfspeed’s Gen 4 platform was designed to improve system efficiency and prolong application life, even in harsh environments, while helping to reduce system cost… Read more »

Microchip introduces switches for automotive and embedded computing

Microchip Technology, a US-based provider of embedded control and processing products has announced sample availability of its new PCI100x family of Switchtec PCIe Gen 4.0 switches. The PCI1005 is a packet switch that expands a single host PCIe port to as many as six endpoints. The PCI1003 device enables multi-host connectivity through Non-Transparent Bridging (NTB),… Read more »

Webinar: Powering e-mobility – an integrated approach to electric motor design

Accelerating innovation from initial requirements setting to performance validation. To develop high-performance, efficient, and cost-effective electric motors, engineers must navigate a series of challenges. A key hurdle is optimizing these motors to integrate seamlessly into electric drive systems. This task requires a deep understanding of the complex interplay of electromagnetic, thermal, structural, and vibro-acoustic performance…. Read more »

ROHM and TSMC collaborate to develop automotive gallium nitride technology

Japanese electronic parts manufacturer ROHM has formed a strategic partnership with Taiwanese foundry TSMC for the development and volume production of gallium nitride (GaN) power devices for EVs. The partnership will integrate ROHM’s device development technology with TSMC’s GaN-on-silicon process technology. GaN power devices are currently used in consumer and industrial applications, such as AC… Read more »

Wevo-Chemie unveils silicone thermal gap filler for power electronics and batteries

German adhesives and sealants producer Wevo-Chemie is expanding its portfolio of thermal interface materials with an optimized silicone gap filler. WEVOSIL 26040 FL features high thermal conductivity of 4 W/m*K for efficient heat dissipation for large surfaces. The material has been formulated to be resistant to sedimentation, allowing it to be stored, used and transported… Read more »

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