Industrial X-ray CT technology provider Lumafield has released the results of a study evaluating the safety and quality of lithium-ion batteries. The study found that 1 in 13 low-cost or counterfeit batteries could have a dangerous defect known as negative anode overhang. The study also found that key indicators of quality in low-end batteries are… Read more »
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Energy Fuels rare earth oxides mined in Utah have been qualified for use in EV motor magnets
Energy Fuels, a US producer of rare earth elements and other critical minerals, has announced that high-purity neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) oxide produced at its White Mesa Mill in Utah has been manufactured into commercial-scale rare earth permanent magnets for drive unit motors used in EVs. The permanent magnets were produced a South Korean manufacturer of drive… Read more »
imc Test & Measurement introduces new ARGUSfit DAQ system modules
German measuring instruments supplier imc Test & Measurement, part of the Axiometrix Solutions brand family, has launched four new ARGUSfit measurement modules for its next-generation modular data acquisition (DAQ) system. The new modules support a broad spectrum of applications for vehicle testing engineers. They include: ARGUSfit integrated WLAN interface, ARGUSfit ENC-6 counter module, ARGUSfit T-10… Read more »
Video: Enhancing EV battery packs with foams, adhesives and high-performance thermal materials
Effective thermal management is one of the most critical aspects of EV battery pack design. Engineers must not only ensure efficient heat dissipation during charging and discharging cycles but also maintain uniform temperature across all cells to optimize performance and extend battery life. This requires integrating advanced materials—such as flame-retardant foams, adhesives, and gap fillers—that… Read more »
Lynkwell, Revel and Ampcontrol partnerships help WEX expand EV charging network
Commerce platform WEX has expanded its EV charging network through new partnerships with charging point operators Lynkwell and Revel as well as a payments integration with smart charging platform Ampcontrol. The collaborations enable hundreds of new charging stations across the US to accept payments from WEX users and provide WEX customers with access to an… Read more »
Video: potting vs. foam in EV battery packs
When it comes to lithium-ion batteries in EVs, the stakes are high. A single malfunctioning cell can trigger thermal runaway—a rapid, uncontrollable rise in temperature and pressure that can result in fires or explosions. For engineers, preventing this isn’t just good design—it’s non-negotiable. Charged recently chatted with Luka Sovulj from Epic Resins to learn how… Read more »
Vinfast launches two new electric bus models in Europe
Vietnamese auto OEM VinFast unveiled its EB 8 and EB 12 electric bus models at the recent Busworld Europe 2025 trade show, signaling the company’s expansion from the passenger vehicle market into the public transportation sector. (The company is already selling its VF 6 and VF 8 passenger EVs in Europe.) The full-size 12-meter EB… Read more »
Battery Tender’s new eCharge Energy Star-rated Level 2 EV charger
EV drivers have a vast variety of Level 2 chargers to choose from these days—seemingly every company that makes any product with a plug, from industrial equipment to consumer electronics, has hopped onto the electric bandwagon. Florida-based Deltran, on the other hand, has been charging batteries since 1965. The company manufactures power-related products ranging from… Read more »
Brüggemann expands its range of additives for thermoplastics in EVs
German industrial chemicals firm Brüggemann has expanded its range of performance-enhancing additives for polyamides and polyolefins. These include flow enhancers, thermostabilizers and impact modifiers as well as an additive that is used to achieve thermoset-like performance, particularly during thermal treatment, while keeping the thermoplastic processing for applications such as polyolefin foams, HFFR compounds and cables…. Read more »
Coachmen RV introduces the RVEX all-electric Class B motorhome
Coachmen RV, a division of Forest River, has announced the upcoming release of the RVEX, the company’s first all-electric Class B motorhome. The RVEX “brings cutting-edge electric travel to a broad audience of modern explorers, tech enthusiasts, and sustainability-minded travelers.” The electric motorhome is expected to have a range of 270 miles. It features a… Read more »