Repurposing EV batteries for stationary energy storage applications seems like an ideal situation: keep batteries out of landfills and reduce reliance on recycling and new raw materials. It is well documented that EV batteries at the end of their vehicle life still maintain sufficient capacity and state of health for use in lower power applications,… Read more »
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NASCAR’s Head of Sustainability explains plan to reduce emissions
Has Hell frozen over? Is NASCAR going green? Well, yes and no. As company execs assured us at the recent Daytona 500 race, the races themselves will continue to be the noisy paean to petroleum that brings in so many millions of fans. However, there’s a lot that can be done both on and off… Read more »
Webinar: Torque and temperature measurements on rotating components of EVs
While the differences between EVs and ICE vehicles are well-known and changing, some things remain similar: rotating components. Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering to learn how innovative telemetry technology from Axon Systems combined with CSM’s industry-leading measurement modules for a complete EV measurement solution. Reserve your spot—it’s free! Other… Read more »
NASCAR installs EV chargers at Daytona Beach headquarters
NASCAR, in collaboration with Florida Power & Light’s EVolution commercial charging solutions and electrical powerhouse ABB, has completed the installation of 30 Level 2 EV chargers at its Daytona Beach headquarters. This is one step in the organization’s Impact plan, which aims to reduce NASCAR’s carbon footprint to zero across its core operations by 2035…. Read more »
Industrial electric robot startup Ati Motors raises $20 million in Series B funding
Ati Motors, a Bangalore, India-based artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous robotics company, recently raised $20 million in a Series B funding round. The round was led by Walden Catalyst Ventures and NGP Capital and included participation from numerous current investors including True Ventures. The company will use the new funding to boost product development and… Read more »
The power behind EV inverters: why DC link capacitors matter (Webinar)
Optimizing DC link capacitors is crucial for enhancing the efficiency and reliability of traction inverters in electric vehicles. This session will explore TDK’s advanced capacitor solutions, including PCC, xEV Cap, DC Link series, and CeraLink, highlighting their role in stabilizing power delivery, reducing losses, and improving thermal performance. Join this webniar at our next Virtual… Read more »
Yokogawa’s new PBDH0400 series high-voltage, wide-bandwidth differential probe
Yokogawa Test & Measurement has released a new series of differential probes that can deliver “the measurements required to develop the next generation of higher-speed power devices.” The new PBDH0400 series of probes offers a maximum input voltage of 2,000 V and a frequency bandwidth of 400 MHz. Yokogawa explains that the need to increase… Read more »
Lithium Battery Company invests $4 million in Tampa manufacturing plant
US-based Lithium Battery Company is investing $4 million to establish a 60,000 sq ft automated battery manufacturing facility in Tampa, Florida. The expansion includes a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) designation and features five specialized assembly lines designed to support defense contracts, artificial intelligence (AI) data center energy storage, and OEM partnerships. The expansion is the… Read more »
Electric excavators in London are so quiet, a “nervous dog” would pay them no heed
Electricity distributor UK Power Networks and Falco Construction, an English multi-utility contractor, are trialing electric diggers for underground work in London. Falco is currently deploying two of the diggers, and hopes to eventually replace all of its 120 diesel-powered excavators with the zero-emission Takeuchi TB20e mini-excavators, which would “directly remove over 200 tonnes of carbon… 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 »
