Forge Nano, which is developing US battery and semiconductor production, has closed a $40-million funding round to expand its manufacturing capacity. The funding was co-led by investment firm RockCreek and Ascent Funds, a US-based energy technology fund. Additional participants included Top Material, Orion Infrastructure Capital and Forge Nano’s existing investors. The company has now raised… Read more »
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Danfoss eHydraulic Power Module enables electrification of 200-tonne SANY crawler crane
Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division has delivered its first eHydraulic Power Module to global crane manufacturer SANY. SANY will use the module to electrify a 200-tonne lattice-boom crawler crane. SANY launched the electric crane earlier this year. The company is working to develop fully electric versions of its higher-capacity crawler cranes, having previously electrified its… Read more »
GM says its new LMR batteries will “change the outlook for the EV market”
GM and its battery partner LG Energy Solution have introduced a new type of battery cell that they say will enable EVs with “an attractive combination of long range and low cost.” The GM/LG joint venture Ultium Cells aims to start commercial production of LMR (lithium-manganese-rich) prismatic cells in the US in 2028, and GM… Read more »
SWTCH Energy introduces anti-theft and vandalism solutions to protect EV charging hardware
In some parts of the world, vandalism of EV chargers is a real problem. Copper commands a pretty good price at recycling centers, and thieves use bolt cutters to remove the cables. If you think you’re mad when you pull up to a charger only to find that the cable is gone, imagine how the… Read more »
What engineers need to know about current sensors for EV applications
Sponsored by TTI. Whether for the BMS or motor control, here are the key specs to understand whensourcing these critical EV components. Electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity and market share, and electric current is the fuel of the future. Current sensors are a critical component of today’s EVs, serving two primary applications according… Read more »
ADS-TEC Energy to supply battery-based fast chargers to Q8 service stations
Q8, a Belgian fuel supplier that is expanding into EV charging, has selected energy storage and fast charging systems provider ADS-TEC Energy as its supplier for battery-integrated ultra-fast chargers to expand EV infrastructure across Belgium and the Netherlands. Under the terms of a recently awarded tender, ADS-TEC Energy will deliver more than a dozen innovative… Read more »
Dutch EV charging companies reach agreement on better data exchange for smart charging of EVs
A group of organizations operating in the Dutch EV charging industry have signed an agreement on better data exchange for smart charging of EVs. The Ede Agreement is a collaboration agreement among Charge Point Operators (CPOs), e-mobility Service Providers (eMSPs) and Charge Point Management System (CPMS) providers to work together on smooth data exchange for… Read more »
Forsee Power unveils modular battery for lightweight industrial and construction equipment
French manufacturer Forsee Power, a supplier of battery systems for commercial and industrial electric vehicles, has introduced a new battery designed for compact agricultural, industrial and construction equipment, as well as lightweight electric four-wheel vehicles. The GO 6 lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack offers energy density exceeding 200 Wh/L, and weighs 45 kg. The… Read more »
SWTCH’s load management system is tailored to the needs of multi-unit dwellings
Q&A with SWTCH Head of Strategy Sofia Berrada Cars and their drivers come in all shapes and sizes, colors and creeds, and when it comes to keeping them charged, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Different EV infrastructure applications require different combinations of hardware, software and services, and as the charging market develops, different companies are emerging… Read more »
Aachen University project aims to optimize fast charging capability of prismatic battery cells
The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) of RWTH Aachen University is working with research and industry partners to optimize the fast charging capability of prismatic lithium-ion batteries. The aim of the new, three-year SchnelleZelle project, funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, is to expand the performance of… Read more »