Battery material manufacturer 6K has announced the creation of a Center of Excellence for its 6K Energy division, which will focus on the development of sustainable battery materials for EVs, grid storage and consumer goods. The company will invest $25 million over the next two years to triple the size of its facility in North… Read more »
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6K Energy develops small-particle NMC 811 with UniMelt plasma production platform
6K announced that it has developed NMC 811 at 1-3 microns as well as the capability to produce single-crystal NMC. Smaller size ranges, desired in the industry but challenging to achieve with conventional methods, improve charge time, extend run time and increase power. 6K has received strong customer pull at all levels of the supply… Read more »
6K ENERGY uses new plasma system to produce battery materials
6K has formally entered the energy storage market with a new division called 6K ENERGY. The move follows three years of development supported by commercial customers and the US DOE. The company’s UniMelt plasma system produces NMC cathode materials in a volume process. “We have built an extremely talented team of energy material experts that… Read more »
How to design a wireless EV charging system: technical considerations and components needed
Sponsored by Littelfuse. Ditch the plug! Make wireless EV charging a reality now! Unique components ensure safety, efficiency and reliability. Imagine an EV charging experience that’s as seamless and intuitive as parking your car—just “park, charge, and go.” For the end-user, the appeal is clear: EV owners envision pulling into their garage, a designated parking… Read more »
Danfoss’s new Editron EC-LCL1200B electric filter is a compact solution for high-power grid-connected electric machinery
Danfoss Power Solutions has launched a new heavy-duty LCL electric filter specifically designed for off-highway applications. The Editron EC-LCL1200B electric filter is a compact yet robust mobile-grade solution for fully electric, high-power machinery that pulls power from the AC grid rather than batteries. Applications include drilling equipment, material handling equipment, grid-connected excavators, and other tethered… Read more »
Bel Fuse launches liquid-cooled DC-DC converter for rugged EVs
Bel Fuse, a manufacturer of products that power, protect, and connect electronic circuits, is adding the 350DNG40-12-8, a second-generation 4 kW liquid-cooled DC-DC converter to its Bel Power Solutions portfolio. Operating from 240 to 450 VDC input voltages, the converter delivers up to 4000 W of output and can efficiently power low-voltage accessories in electric… Read more »
Thursday’s EV engineering webinar schedule: September 19th
This week Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration… Read more »
Samsung Electro-Mechanics releases new automotive multilayer ceramic capacitor
South Korean electronic component company Samsung Electro-Mechanics has started production of a new compact high-capacitance multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC). The CL32B226KLV6PN# is designed for use in constrained spaces such as 12 V EV battery systems and 48 V/12 V bidirectional DC-DC converter output stages. The company used fine-particle ceramic and electrode materials, along with ultra-precision… Read more »
MoveEV debuts Geotab Marketplace add-in for its home charging reimbursement software
US EV software and services provider MoveEV, a member of the Geotab Sustainability Alliance, has introduced an add-in for its MyGeotab software product. The software is designed for Geotab-enabled fleets with EVs enrolled in MoveEV’s ReimburseEV home charging reimbursement program. It connects Geotab and ReimburseEV to allow fleet managers to see any vehicle’s home charging… Read more »
How to protect an EV’s on-board charger from transient grid surges
Sponsored by TTI. The automotive environment is one of the most severe environments for electronics. Today’s vehicle designs proliferate with sensitive electronics, including electronic controls, infotainment, sensing, battery packs, battery management, electric vehicle powertrains, and on-board chargers. In addition to the heat, voltage transients, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) in the automotive environment, the on-board charger… Read more »
