German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies is set to release the first silicon carbide (SiC) products based on its 200 mm SiC wafer manufacturing technology to customers during the first quarter of 2025. The products, for high-voltage applications such as EVs, trains and renewable energy, will be manufactured in Villach, Austria. The transition of Infineon’s manufacturing… Read more »
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First Drive: For 2025, updated Hyundai Ioniq 5 adds XRT “off-road” model to growing lineup
It’s still the Ioniq 5 you know and love, with some useful tweaks plus hot-rod and XRT versions. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 crossover utility vehicle is now a familiar site in regions where electric cars are popular. Entering its fourth model year in North America, the square-edged hatchback gets some minor updates to styling, inside… Read more »
ProLogium to produce inorganic electrolyte battery
ProLogium Technology aims to start pilot production of its fourth-generation lithium ceramic battery (LCB) containing a fully inorganic electrolyte by the end of 2025. Increasing the inorganic content from 90% to 100% enhances energy density, charging speed, low-temperature reliability and safety, according to the company. The fourth-generation LCB achieves specific energy of 380 Wh/kg and… Read more »
Enhancing industrial EV battery performance in emerging non-automotive and off-highway markets
Sponsored by Parker. With the increasing push towards sustainability and efficiency, the electrification of industrial vehicles is not just a technological milestone but a necessity. As electric vehicles (EVs) revolutionize transportation and extend their reach into diverse industrial sectors, the demand for robust and reliable battery systems becomes ever more critical. Revolutionizing Industrial Battery Technology… Read more »
Dannar brings a multipurpose electric platform to the off-highway market
One EV, a thousand applications Q&A with CEO Gary Dannar Different buyers need (or want) different vehicles—that’s why most consumer automakers offer a range of a dozen or so models, from practical family cars to sleek sports cars to hulking pickup trucks. But in the commercial vehicle sphere, this wouldn’t be good enough—different markets demand… Read more »
Komatsu unveils new autonomous electric underwater bulldozer
The headline isn’t a misprint. Komatsu, a century-old global manufacturer of heavy equipment, has unveiled an autonomous electric underwater bulldozer. The company showed off a fully-functional prototype at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show. The futuristic bulldozer has a battery capacity of 450 kWh and a four-hour charging time. The battery’s capacity can be increased to… Read more »
CATL and ATL joint venture Ampace debuts Kun-Era battery series for micro-EVs
Sponsored by Ampace. As the world moves steadily toward sustainability, Ampace’s debut at EICMA 2024 in Milan marks a milestone for the e-mobility sector, showcasing its newest Kun-Era series battery technology. EICMA, one of the world’s largest motorcycle and bicycle trade shows, is the premier event for industry leaders to unveil innovations and discuss emerging… Read more »
HIL simulation’s crucial role in the 800 V EV transition
Sponsored by Pickering Interfaces.The next power architecture of choice for EVs is 800 V, which requires components to be suitably rated and more durable than their 400 V counterparts. However, most test equipment used for 400 V EV system development can be re-used for 800 V if it can handle the higher voltages, making the… Read more »
CBMM opens facility in Brazil to produce Echion’s XNO niobium anode material
CBMM, a global specialist in the production of niobium products, has opened a manufacturing facility dedicated to producing Echion Technologies’ proprietary XNO active anode material. The new plant, located in Araxá, Brazil, is capable of producing 2,000 tons per year of XNO, equivalent to 1 GWh of Li-ion cells. As part of its strategic growth… Read more »
LG Energy Solution to supply batteries for Ford’s electric commercial vans in Europe
South Korea-based LG Energy Solution has signed agreements with Ford Motor to supply battery modules from its Poland facility for Ford’s commercial vans in the UK and EU. Under the contracts, LG Energy Solution is expected to supply a total of 109 GWh of batteries to Ford for its electric commercial vans starting in 2026,… Read more »