Electronics manufacturer LG Business Solutions has begun taking orders for its first Level 3 DC charger available in the US, the model LG EVD175SK-PN. Production of the stand-alone unit is set to begin this fall at the company’s facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The unit provides fast charging of up to 175 kW. It features… Read more »
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SAE International releases J3400 EV coupler recommended practice
SAE International, a US-headquartered global standards organization and association of mobility professionals, has released a new report: SAE J3400TM: NACS Electric Vehicle Coupler Technical Recommended Practice (RP). It establishes a framework for EV charging in North America that includes physical, electrical, functional, safety and performance requirements for the rollout of the standard later this year…. Read more »
Prestone launches new thermal management fluids for EVs
US-based coolants and corrosion protection fluids supplier Prestone Products has introduced three low-conductivity, corrosion-protectant thermal management fluids to meet upcoming industry specifications for EV coolants. The products include a new silicate organic inhibitor technology EV thermal management fluid that meets specifications such as the EV coolant-specific GB29743.2 standard, which is aimed at enhancing safety. The… Read more »
Alltrucks and SANY eTrucks partner to provide truck repair services in Europe
Germany-headquartered Alltrucks, a provider of commercial vehicle maintenance and repair services, and truck manufacturer SANY eTrucks, a division of China-headquartered heavy equipment manufacturer SANY, are joining forces to provide truck repair services. SANY’s eTrucks customers in Europe will be able to receive services from Alltrucks’ network of more than 700 workshops in 13 European countries…. Read more »
Komatsu introduces the first model in its Power Agnostic truck series
Komatsu, a multinational manufacturer of construction, mining, forestry and military equipment, has launched the Power Agnostic 930E, its first commercialized truck in the new Power Agnostic series. The haulage truck is designed for mining operations and accommodates diesel, battery and hydrogen fuel cell power sources. Built on the company’s modular power-agnostic platform, the 930E allows… Read more »
New study: initial charging at high currents increases battery lifespan
Charging lithium-ion batteries at high currents just before they leave the factory is 30 times faster and increases battery lifespans by 50%, according to a study at the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center in California. Researchers at the center report in a study published in energy research journal Joule that giving batteries their first charge at unusually… Read more »
Could a new administration claw back EV and renewable energy investments?
The Republican presidential candidate has said some pretty rude things about EVs over the years. In particular, he has called President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which despite its name is mainly a package of incentives for EV adoption and domestic production of EV components and raw materials, a “green new scam,” and has promised… Read more »
Tuesday’s EV engineering webinar schedule: September 17th
This week Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration… Read more »
How to Prepare For Testing Challenges On More Powerful EV Batteries
As demand for advanced battery technologies grows, the need for efficient and safe battery testing systems becomes critical. This webinar will explore the latest challenges in battery testing, including high utility costs, limited test capacity and ensuring safety during testing. We will discuss industry best practices for achieving maximum efficiency, flexibility and safety in battery… Read more »
Innovative Cooling Concepts For Enhanced Power Density In Electrified Vehicles
Maximizing power density is what designers of power conversion systems in EVs strive for. Component packaging and cooling mechanisms become increasingly important in achieving this goal. Infineon and Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) collaborate to push the boundaries by going beyond current design requirements. Together we work on developing new cooling concepts that can improve power… Read more »