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 »
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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 »
Aquatech acquires Koch’s direct lithium extraction business
US lithium processor Aquatech has acquired Koch Technology Solutions’ (KTS) direct lithium extraction (DLE) business, integrating the Li-Pro Lithium Selective Sorption (LSS) technology and IP portfolio into its PEARL process technology platform. The acquisition of KTS’s Li-Pro LSS technology adds direct lithium extraction to Aquatech’s process flowsheet IP, lithium conversion and crystallization capabilities. Spanning lithium… Read more »
Potting vs. foam: the battery pack safety advantage
Sponsored by Epic Resins. As the e-mobility industry continues to revolutionize the way we use EVs and LEVs, one critical question persists for engineers: How can we design a safer battery pack? A recent conversation between Joe Staller, R&D Chemist at Epic Resins, and Luke Workman, Chief Scientist at Electric Goddess, revealed eye-opening insights into material… Read more »
Taiga unveils electric watercraft lineup with new model and vehicle-to-grid power
Taiga Motors, a Canadian startup that bills itself as a leader in “electrification beyond the road,” has unveiled its next-generation Orca line of electric watercraft. The new Orca WX3 delivers a versatile crossover platform and up to two hours of operating time on the water. The WX3’s hydrodynamically engineered extended hull provides strong stability, whether… Read more »
zSpace expands automotive training with new EV applications
US-based zSpace, which provides immersive augmented reality (AR) experiences for education, has introduced two new applications designed to support training in electric and hybrid vehicle service and repair. The Electric Vehicle Maintenance application helps learners build skills in fault diagnosis and safety procedures specific to EVs. Students can practice component recognition, perform safety inspections and… Read more »