Sponsored by Lumafield. EV-battery engineers wrestle with defects they can’t see until a pack fails. The Engineer’s Guide to Battery Defects lays out how industrial CT surfaces those threats in minutes. As the paper states, “Industrial CT scanning allows battery engineers to visualize and analyze specific issues related to anodes and cathodes that are otherwise… Read more »
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Hopes of a $35,000 Volvo EV are gone, but the EX30 remains fun to drive—for two people at a time
2026 Volvo EX30: Still fun, still zippy, not as cheap Exactly two years ago, we dubbed the Volvo EX30 one of the two most important new EVs of 2024. Then the world changed. Fast-forward to the end of 2024. Volvo was able to deliver a few 422 hp EX30 Twin Motor high-performance models that December,… Read more »
EVgo to install thousands of EV fast charging stalls at Kroger stores
EV charging provider EVgo has committed to a massive deployment of EV charging sites at Kroger Family of Stores locations across the US. The company plans to build at least 150 fast charging stalls per year through 2035 at the company’s sites, which operate under various brands, including Kroger Foods, Fred Meyer, Fry’s Food Stores,… Read more »
5 overlooked EV components that are prone to vibration failure
Sponsored by Team Corporation. Electric vehicles have taken the automotive industry by storm as the United States aims to lower transportation emissions. However, while these efficient vehicles utilize cutting-edge technologies and deliver impressive results, some components remain prone to vibration failure. 1 Fasteners High-frequency vibrations from EV motors can result in standard fasteners loosening, which… Read more »
Samsung SDI and KGM to develop 46-series cylindrical EV battery packs
Samsung SDI has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korean automaker KG Mobility (KGM) to jointly develop battery pack technologies for EVs. The companies will focus on battery pack technologies using Samsung SDI’s 46-series cylindrical battery cells, while expanding their collaboration on technologies to advance next-generation battery pack development. The packs that the… Read more »
Cutting-edge connector solutions for next-generation vehicle challenges
Sponsored by Heilind. Hirose delivers innovative connector solutions that power the future of automotive technology. Trusted by the world’s leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, its portfolio addresses the full spectrum of applications—from EV powertrains and charging systems to ADAS, LiDAR, infotainment, and in-vehicle networks. With expertise in miniaturization, high-speed transmission, and rugged power delivery,… Read more »
Honda Base Station prototype: Honda’s unexpected new “electric vehicle”
The built-in battery doesn’t power the wheels, but Honda’s prototype all-electric camping trailer offers all the benefits of electricity far from the grid. Lofty words about “challenging convention” and being “deeply committed to innovation” and taking “bold actions” for a new product are almost a staple of automaker presentations. Occasionally, however, the language may be… Read more »
Sensata launches STEV high-voltage contactors to improve EV power switching efficiency and safety
Sensata Technologies has announced the STEV series of high-voltage contactors for battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, positioning the parts as high-efficiency switches with “robust protection” for modern electrified vehicle platforms. Sensata says the series targets OEM needs around safety, efficiency, and integration in high-voltage power architectures. The contactors are high-voltage switches that… Read more »
Intrepid, Aquatech and Adionics complete test work at battery-grade lithium carbonate project in Utah
US potash producer Intrepid, water and process technology provider Aquatech and French lithium extraction firm Adionics have completed test work to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from by-product brine at Intrepid’s Wendover, Utah potash facility. The test results demonstrate the ability to convert Intrepid’s Wendover brine and achieve a lithium extraction rate of 92.9% to produce… Read more »
How software-in-the-loop testing accelerates e-mobility: virtual validation for real innovation
Sponsored by dSpace. Electromobility is evolving rapidly. New vehicle concepts, complex E/E architectures, and increasingly powerful battery systems are pushing developers to their limits. At the same time, the pressure to shorten development cycles and reduce costs is growing. In this dynamic environment, one method is gaining significant traction: Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing. What Is Software-in-the-Loop Testing?… Read more »