In this session, we will explore the cutting-edge advancements in energy storage systems, including batteries and fuel cells, which demand rigorous testing and certification throughout their development. Discover comprehensive solutions that range from precise measurement data recording to fully automated test procedures, ensuring reliability and efficiency in these new technologies. Additionally, we will delve into… Read more »
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Webinar: Innovative testing solutions ror advanced energy storage and driver assistance systems
In this presentation, we will explore the cutting-edge advancements in energy storage systems, including batteries and fuel cells, which demand rigorous testing and certification throughout their development. Discover comprehensive solutions that range from precise measurement data recording to fully automated test procedures, ensuring reliability and efficiency in these new technologies. Additionally, in this webinar presented… Read more »
TDK extends inductor range for automotive and industrial uses
Japanese electronics company TDK Electronics has extended its ERU27M series of SMD high current flat wire inductors comprising an isolated alloy powder core and flat wire helical winding. The series of four variants is designed to meet the requirements for higher power densities and currents in automotive and industrial applications, by using an alloy powder… Read more »
Renewable energy sources for off-grid EV charging
In the previous article on off-grid EV charging, the focus was on the energy storage battery and the DC-AC inverter that supplies the EV charger (and all of the other AC loads). This time the focus will be on the renewable energy sources themselves. For reasons of practicality (and availability) the emphasis will be on… Read more »
Natron Energy plans to build a sodium-ion battery gigafactory in the US
US-based startup Natron Energy has announced plans to build a sodium-ion battery gigafactory in the US. The company said it will invest $1.4 billion to build the plant, which will be located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, part of the Rocky Mount Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Santa Clara-based company is exploring the use of sodium,… Read more »
Webasto boosts energy capacity of its battery system for commercial EVs
As part of a product update, German automotive supplier Webasto has increased the energy capacity of its traction batteries from 35 to 40 kWh. The new Standard Battery Pro 40 is the same size as its predecessor (960 x 687 x 302 mm), allowing it to fit seamlessly into installation spaces that already use the… Read more »
Natron Energy starts commercial-scale production of sodium-ion batteries
Natron Energy, a sodium-ion battery manufacturer, has started commercial-scale operations at its facility in Holland, Michigan. Sodium-ion batteries offer higher power density, higher cycles, and better safety characteristics over other battery technologies, according to the company. The battery chemistry presents zero strain during charging and discharge, 10x faster cycling than traditional lithium-ion batteries and a… Read more »
CATL introduces Shenxing PLUS extended-range battery
China-based battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has launched its Shenxing PLUS LFP battery, which the company claims is the first to reach specific energy of 205 Wh/kg, capable of achieving a range of more than 621 miles on a full charge. An EV equipped with the new battery system can deliver a range of… Read more »
Ford Pro opens order banks for enhanced-range E-Transit van
Ford Pro is rolling out the latest iteration of its E-Transit van, aiming to widen its potential customer base. The extended-range option offers a range of up to 159 miles from 89 kWh of usable energy—a 32% increase in range over the previous model. The van features 266 hp, 317 lb-ft of torque and dual… Read more »
Gelion develops high-energy-density lithium-sulfur cell
Australian battery manufacturer Gelion has fabricated a 395 Wh/kg lithium-sulfur 9.5 Ah pouch cell. Gelion had previously produced 1.0 Ah cells using the OXIS Gen2 cell technology it acquired from Johnson Matthey, providing specific energy of 245 Wh/kg. Reaching 395 Wh/kg aligns with independent modelling projections for the energy density of a larger cell format,… Read more »