Scientists from the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University have used cryogenic electron microscopy, or cryo-EM, to produce high-resolution images of the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer that forms on lithium metal anodes in an approach that may improve lithium metal battery design. The scientists developed a way of collecting the SEI… Read more »
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DuPont ICS to introduce new laminate adhesive system for electronics
DuPont Interconnect Solutions (ICS) plans to introduce its Pyralux HP laminate adhesive system for high-performance electronics at the upcoming Institute for Printed Circuits (IPC) APEX Exposition in San Diego. The system is part of the Pyralux product line and will be available for the telecommunications, networking, medical, industrial, military and aerospace markets. The IPC-certified Pyralux… Read more »
Sensata introduces CAN bus-enabled GXC and MXC Smart-Tactor contactors
Sensor, controller and software firm Sensata has introduced its CAN bus communication-enabled GXC and MXC Smart-Tactor contactors. The contactors are part of the GX and MX product lines, and are available for the military, battery system, energy storage, commercial vehicle and industrial markets. Compared to contactors without CAN bus communication, Sensata says its GXC and… Read more »
Parkopedia’s Park and Charge system streamlines the public charging experience
Parking services provider Parkopedia has introduced a new system designed to help EV owners easily find, manage and pay for charging sessions from within their vehicles. “Parking and charging are interconnected experiences,” Parkopedia points out. “A car must be parked to charge. Only a solution that successfully combines both services can create the complete user… Read more »
From energy to eMotion: Focusing on battery tray and fuel cell applications
Sponsored by Zeiss ZEISS eMobility Solutions Delivers Quality SolutionsThe automotive industry is rapidly accelerating development and release of new electric vehicles. And since the construction of electric powertrains differs significantly from those of combustion engine vehicles, companies are being forced to adapt the production and assembly of critical electric vehicle components as well. A major… Read more »
JuiceBar unveils new 48-amp home charger
JuiceBar, a commercial EV charger manufacturer based in Connecticut, has entered the home charging market today with the release of a new 48-amp Level 2 charger. The new Cheetah, as the name implies, is built for speed. The home version will be available in 32-, 40- and 48-amp configurations, and will include dual safety relays,… Read more »
Taiga Motors produces electric snowmobile
Taiga Motors, a startup that makes electric off-road vehicles, has produced its first customer-ready electric snowmobiles, and is working to secure the necessary approvals to begin deliveries in early 2022. “Today represents [our] vision…coming to life as the first snowmobiles come off the production line,” said Sam Bruneau, Taiga CEO and co-founder. “With the sleds… Read more »
GM begins offering electrification components to commercial customers
General Motors has announced a new strategy to offer its EV technology to other vehicle-makers and commercial customers. The company estimates that the total addressable market for electrification components could reach $20 billion by 2030, as a growing number of industries introduce their own emissions reduction goals. “GM has an established strategy, network of integrators… Read more »
ecovolta’s next generation of traction batteries offers 172 Wh/kg specific energy
ecovolta has launched a new generation of its evoTractionBattery traction battery, which it says offers specific energy of up to 172 Wh/kg. The battery packs, which are certified to automotive standards, are designed for commercial EVs, construction machines and boats. The new generation is available in 48- and 96-volt versions, and offers four different memory… Read more »
Shell stations in Indonesia use ABB Terra 54 chargers
Oil giant Shell is installing EV chargers at its gas stations around the world. Three Shell stations in the Indonesian cities of Pluit, Antasari and Jagorawi will soon offer public charging using ABB’s Terra 54 DC fast chargers. Customers can charge free for 30 minutes if they buy a pastry and a cup of coffee…. Read more »