Along with its industry giant partner Alcoa, Israeli startup Phinergy says it has aluminum-air batteries for EVs in the can. More than 550 feet over the National Mall in Washington, DC, the single most significant piece of American aluminum triangulates a point between the White House, the US Capitol, and the Lincoln Memorial. It is… Read more »
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This week’s electric truck news—Einride, Range Energy, Volvo, Tesla, Windrose
Sweden’s Einride to deploy 75 electric trucks for Amazon Swedish electric truck provider Einride will deploy 75 electric heavy-duty trucks and supporting charging infrastructure for retail oligopoly Amazon at five US locations. Reuters reports that Amazon is increasingly relying on truck-as-a-service operators such as Einride, which provide vehicles, charging infrastructure and fleet-management software, allowing the… Read more »
CATL unveils six battery innovations including 350 Wh/kg condensed cells
CATL held its Super Technology Day in Beijing, unveiling six battery technologies spanning fast charging, energy density records, hybrid systems, sodium-ion industrialization and an integrated charging and swapping network. Chief Scientist Wu Kai framed the strategy as deliberately multi-chemistry: LFP is approaching its theoretical energy density limit and is best suited for extreme fast charging;… Read more »
High-potential testing for EVs: why reed relays raise confidence in insulation and safety
Sponsored by Pickering Interfaces. EV platforms live at the intersection of high voltage, high power and strict safety requirements. From battery packs and traction inverters to DC fast chargers and cable harnesses, engineers must prove that insulation is sound during development and at end-of-line. That is the role of high-potential testing. In a withstand test… Read more »
A modern-day Luther nails 12 theses to auto dealership door, demanding that they sell EVs
Is the car dealership model comparable to the medieval Catholic church? In both cases, doctrine holds that an individual cannot attain salvation (spiritual or automotive) directly, but requires the mediation of an extremely powerful, legally sanctioned and historically hidebound organization. In a satirical piece written for CleanTechnica, Michael Barnard has (figuratively) nailed a set of… Read more »
Dukosi chip-on-cell monitoring system enables Nordic Marine Power’s PowerStack to achieve DNV type approval
Dukosi’s cell monitoring system has enabled Nordic Marine Power to achieve DNV type approval for its PowerStack battery system, certifying it for installation on all vessels classed by DNV. The Dukosi Cell Monitoring System (DKCMS) places a cell monitor chip directly on each battery cell, measuring temperature and voltage on every cell simultaneously and relaying… Read more »
South 8 Technologies lands $9.2M California grant to scale LiGas electrolyte production in San Diego
San Diego battery startup South 8 Technologies has executed a $9.2 million grant agreement under California’s PowerForward Battery Manufacturing program, funding expansion of its LiGas® liquefied gas electrolyte production at its San Diego headquarters. PowerForward is a $67 million California Energy Commission program, administered by CALSTART, aimed at attracting and retaining zero-emission vehicle battery manufacturing… Read more »
Hanon’s 16 kg HICE module integrates e-compressor, chiller and condenser for EV thermal management
Hanon Systems is supplying a highly integrated thermal management module for electric vehicles, combining seven refrigerant-circuit components into a single 16 kg (35 lb) assembly. The module has been deployed in BMW’s fully electric iX3 SUV. The unit integrates an eCompressor, electronic expansion valve block, water-cooled condenser, internal heat exchanger, chiller, A/C lines, and pressure… Read more »
Geely becomes second Chinese automaker to unveil 1,500 kW EV chargers
Chinese EV maker BYD made big headlines a few days ago when it unveiled a new version of its Blade Battery and a Flash Charger to go with it. Using these technologies, which are slated to appear in production vehicles this year, an EV driver can charge up just as quickly as a legacy gas… Read more »
Designing Batteries For Upcoming Regulations: No Flame Out, No Explosion
China’s updated standards set one of the strictest global EV battery safety standards, requiring testing under extreme conditions. The European market and U.S. manufacturers are expected to follow. What tools do battery engineers need in order to balance battery performance and safety? To meet these regulations and help ensure battery thermal safety across all applications,… Read more »