US-based Wright Electric, a manufacturer of ultra-lightweight motors, generators and batteries for aerospace and military applications, has been awarded the US Air Force AFWERX SBIR Phase 1 contract to develop Wright’s rechargeable thermal batteries for use in multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicles. Wright, in conjunction with NASA, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) and the Department of… Read more »
Search Results Found For: "Extreme E"
Modine introduces EVantage electric compressors and valves for commercial EVs
US thermal-management technology company Modine has announced the availability of its EVantage electric compressor and valve product lines designed for the cooling of battery and power electronics and air conditioning of passenger cabins in heavy-duty commercial EVs. The EVantage High Voltage Electric Compressor, engineered to adapt to 12 V and 24 V systems, conditions the… Read more »
Group14 and CustomCells sign supply agreement for advanced silicon battery material
German battery manufacturer CustomCells and US silicon-carbon battery materials producer Group14 Technologies have signed a multiyear agreement to supply CustomCells with Group14’s SCC55 silicon battery material. The agreement is expected to exceed $300 million in contract value. It will secure a supply of SCC55 beyond 2030 for use by CustomCells’ planned US battery factory, which… Read more »
Rutronik and Su’scon announce global distribution agreement for electrolytic capacitors
Electronic components distributors Rutronik, headquartered in Germany, and Su’scon, headquartered in Taiwan, have signed a worldwide distribution agreement that will offer Rutronik customers a broader selection of globally available capacitors. Su’scon specializes in R&D and manufacturing of aluminum electrolytic capacitors, polymer solid capacitors and hybrid polymer capacitors. Su’scon’s in-house developed electrolytic capacitors focus on ultra-low… Read more »
Eaton introduces 48 V DC-DC converter for off-highway vehicles in harsh environments
Power management company Eaton has introduced a higher-capacity version of its 48 V DC-DC converter. The new converter has up to 40 A of output current capacity and is intended for installation in on- and off-highway vehicles. It is hardened for use in harsh environments, features an air-cooled design utilizing natural convection, and can operate… Read more »
Shenzhen Kehua unveils high-efficiency 40 kW SiC charging module
Power electronics manufacturer Shenzhen Kehua has developed a 40 kW silicon carbide high-efficiency, low-noise charging module, which is intended to serve as a core component of a high-power EV charger. The new module, which Kehua showed off at the recent Intersolar Europe exhibition in Munich, complies with CE and UL certifications, and meets EMC Class… Read more »
Ensuring safe and reliable lithium-ion battery performance
Sponsored by Parker Lord. The demand for electric vehicles continues to increase, with EV sales growing faster than any other major category of automobile. According to an article in Forbes, 2023 was the first time more than 1 million EVs were sold in the U.S. in one calendar year, reaching between 1.3 million and 1.4… Read more »
Amprius receives orders from AALTO for battery cells
California-headquartered lithium-ion battery manufacturer Amprius has signed purchase orders for its SiMaxx cells from Airbus subsidiary AALTO, a Finland-headquartered producer of fixed-wing, high-altitude platform stations (HAPS). Amprius says its 450 Wh/kg SiMaxx cells are designed to operate in extreme flight conditions while maximizing flight range and payload capacity. The batteries are capable of supplying enough… Read more »
Attention EV charger manufacturers: RSVP to tour CSA Group’s state-of-the-art EVSE test lab
Join CSA Group at its state-of-the-art testing laboratory in Cleveland, Ohio, for an exclusive opportunity designed specifically for manufacturers of EV chargers and batteries. This event offers an extensive view of applicable standards and testing processes that directly impact your products. Here is what you can expect to learn during our laboratory tour In-Depth Understanding… Read more »
ION Storage Systems commissions solid-state battery pilot line
US-based solid-state battery manufacturer ION Storage Systems has commissioned a pilot production line adjacent to its headquarters in Maryland. The facility is expected to start manufacturing 1 MWh of battery cells this year, increasing to 10 MWh by early 2025. The company has a longer-term goal of reaching 500 MWh of capacity by 2028. ION’s… Read more »
