Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging North America, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and MN8 Energy, has formed a partnership with Starbucks to install 400 kW EV chargers at 100 Starbucks stores located along Interstate 5 in the US. “The collaboration between two leading brands like Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks will uplift the charging experience for all EV… Read more »
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EVgo and Regency Centers open new charging station in North Carolina
Building on a partnership that began in 2020, EV charging network EVgo and Florida-based shopping center owner, operator and developer Regency Centers, have opened a new fast charging station at Blakeney Town Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is the seventh such site opened in metropolitan areas in North Carolina. It was built as part… Read more »
Electric motor manufacturer Nidec invests in Eve Air Mobility
Japan-headquartered electric motor manufacturer Nidec has made a minority equity investment of $20 million in Eve Air Mobility, a Florida manufacturer of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Eve is a launch partner for Nidec Aerospace’s propulsion system through its subsidiary Nidec Motor. Nidec Aerospace was established last year as a joint venture with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer… Read more »
Webinar: Managing self-heating of capacitor components in typical EV applications
As EV use continues to grow and evolve, Knowles Precision Devices is increasingly being asked about managing the self-heating of capacitor components. In this webinar, we’ll cover why capacitors self-heat, offer tips for managing heat and discuss how factors like spacing, capacitor thickness, air flow and mounting all play a role in heat control, as… Read more »
Honda to begin sales of N-VAN e: commercial EV in Japan in October
Japanese automaker Honda Motor will start sales in Japan of a new commercial mini-EV, the N-VAN e:, in October. The N-VAN e: is a commercial mini-EV model developed by adding EV features to the gasoline-powered N-VAN, such as a power output function and a quiet cabin (and adding a colon to the name). It maintains… Read more »
Congress takes aim at Chinese battery companies, including EV maker BYD
A bill aimed at cutting major Chinese battery manufacturers out of the Department of Homeland Security’s supply chain recently advanced in the US House of Representatives. The Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act, which was sponsored by Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R—Florida), has strong bipartisan support and appears likely to pass. The proposed legislation would… Read more »
PowerHouse by Qmerit provides bundled home electrification solutions, including bidirectional EV charging
EVSE installation specialist Qmerit has launched a new suite of residential electrification installation and integration services. The new PowerHouse by Qmerit service is designed to streamline the complex process of deploying residential electrification equipment such as bidirectional EV chargers (which enable vehicle-to-home emergency power), solar panels, energy storage, load centers, heat pumps and other related… Read more »
STMicroelectronics to build SiC facility for EV power devices and modules in Italy
Switzerland-based semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics plans to build a new high-volume silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturing facility for power devices and modules, as well as test and packaging, alongside its SiC substrate manufacturing facility in Catania, Italy. The two facilities will form ST’s Silicon Carbide Campus, fulfilling the company’s strategy to create a fully vertically integrated manufacturing… Read more »
Emerson’s Test and Measurement business unveils major updates to its software products
Emerson’s Test and Measurement business (formerly NI) has unveiled significant updates to its core software products, including NI LabVIEW. At a recent conference for customers and partners, Emerson showcased its newest advancements in NI hardware and software, which are designed to enhance the efficiency of engineers. “Our software-centric, modular hardware approach to testing is our… Read more »
Polyplastics launches PPS grade for EVs
Japanese engineering plastics manufacturer Polyplastics has launched a new glass-filled polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) grade that meets the requirements for metal insert molding, particularly for EV busbars. The DURAFIDE PPS 1140HS6 is designed to limit molding imperfections and enhance performance without the need for impact modifiers in EV busbar applications. Insert-molded EV components are typically made… Read more »