Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is investing “a sum in the double-digit millions” to transform production at its Manchester, New Hampshire site to supply high-tech seals for EV batteries, drive systems and hydrogen applications, supported by a funding initiative from the US Department of Energy. The site previously focused on producing gaskets for combustion engines. This shift… Read more »
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Providing EV charging intelligence where it’s needed
Some EV charging infrastructure control functions are best handled on-site, some in the cloud. Driivz and Sparkion offer a combination of both. Every EV charging system consists of various components, including hardware (chargers, switchgear), software (charging management, user apps) and services (installation, payment processing, maintenance). As regular Charged readers know, companies that want to provide… Read more »
Optimizing the thermal management ecosystem in EV batteries
Sponsored by Avery Dennison.Continued optimization of battery design means addressing thermal runaway and other issues. Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes may be an important part of the solution. By Max VanRaaphorst—Market Manager, Energy Storage for Avery Dennison North America. This is a dynamic time for the electric vehicle (EV) marketplace. According to an April 2025 report… Read more »
How 48 V architectures are revolutionizing automotive design
Q&A with TE Connectivity’s Helio Wu and Pradeep Moorthy A vehicle has always been more than an engine and a set of wheels. Lights, windshield wipers, heaters—these have been essential equipment since the days of hood ornaments, and over the years more and more accessories have come to be seen as indispensable. Power windows, power… Read more »
Samsung SDI starts production of 46-series cylindrical batteries
South Korean battery and electronic material manufacturer Samsung SDI has started production of 46-series cylindrical batteries with a diameter of 46 mm. The modules will be initially supplied to an American customer for use in micro-mobility applications. Samsung SDI unveiled its 46-series lineup, consisting of four sizes—4680, 4695, 46100 and 46120—earlier this month. It plans… Read more »
Schaltbau launches new megawatt charging contactor portfolio
Schaltbau, a provider of a wide range of DC power solutions, has expanded its Eddicy lineup with a series of compact, high-performance contactors designed to meet the requirements of stationary and mobile megawatt charging. “Megawatt charging represents a milestone in commercial e-mobility. By reducing charging time to the length of a driver’s break, it significantly… Read more »
Solar array at New Terminal One at JFK Airport to be largest at a US airport, will provide 50% of total electricity needed
John F. Kennedy International Airport, the busiest airport for international traffic in North America, always seems to be reinventing itself. It opened in 1948 as New York International Airport, although it was typically referred to then as Idlewild. The airport was intended as the world’s largest and most efficient, with “no confusion and no congestion.”… Read more »
Littelfuse launches current monitor series for EV charging stations
US industrial technology manufacturing company Littelfuse has introduced its RCMP20 Residual Current Monitor Series for EV charging stations. The RCMP20 Series is designed to offer high performance and flexibility while supporting higher charging currents than alternative products on the market, according to the company. The monitors have a large current transformer (CT) aperture, while integrated… Read more »
LG Chem discovers material to suppress thermal runaway in batteries
South Korean chemical company LG Chem has published a paper in the scientific journal Nature Communications about the development of a temperature-responsive material capable of suppressing thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries. The paper, “Thermal Runaway Prevention through Scalable Fabrication of Safety Reinforced Layer in Practical Li-ion Batteries,” reports on the work of the company’s Platform… Read more »
LEM unveils new sensor for accurate state of charge estimation in EVs
Electrical measurement technology company LEM has introduced a new single monitoring unit (SMU) sensor range to provide accurate state of charge (SOC) estimation for electric and hybrid vehicle technologies. The SMU continuously monitors such vehicle parameters as battery performance and safety systems. The sensor identifies anomalies and supports diagnostics, to help improve vehicle efficiency and… Read more »