The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched a new research project to monitor and predict the health of batteries in aircraft, known as Prognostic Health Management (PHM). The project is known as BATTAGE, combining “batt” from batteries, and “age,” referring to battery lifespan. Led by Italy and involving Belgium, Greece, the Netherlands and Germany, the… Read more »
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The role of temperature and pressure sensing in EV safety and performance (Webinar)
Accurate fluid temperature and pressure measurement is essential for optimizing system performance, ensuring safety, and maintaining efficiency in all EV applications. Join this session at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by TDK, where we will explore the fundamental principles of fluid sensing, highlighting critical design characteristics of temperature and pressure sensors. Key… Read more »
Advancing BMS testing with accurate battery emulation for EVs (Webinar)
Increasingly accurate battery emulation is transforming how automotive companies validate their BMS, ensuring electric vehicles meet performance and safety standards. By integrating advanced tools like the xMove platform, engineers can emulate real-world conditions, such as voltage, current, and temperatures using a cell monitoring unit (CMU) and hybrid emulation modes. Join this webinar at next week’s… Read more »
UBE starts construction of Louisiana plant to produce lithium-ion battery electrolyte materials
UBE C1 Chemical America, a subsidiary of Japanese chemical manufacturer UBE, has started building a dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) plant in Louisiana. The plant will produce 100,000 tons of DMC per year and 40,000 tons of EMC derived from DMC per year. The plant is scheduled for completion in July 2026,… Read more »
SABIC offers new conductive resins for EV service flaps
Chemical company Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has launched its NORYL GTX LMX310 resin, which is well-suited to inline paintable automotive applications such as the larger, asymmetrically shaped service flaps that are common in hybrid and electric vehicles. The NORYL GTX LMX310 resin uses an unfilled, conductive polyphenylene ether (PPE) blend technology that combines high… Read more »
Cummins acquires assets of mining decarbonization company First Mode that specializes in fuel cell/battery drives
Cummins, an American multinational that designs, manufactures and distributes internal combustion engines and power generation products, has acquired the assets of Seattle-based First Mode, a company known primarily for its combined fuel cell/battery drive intended for use as a hybrid retrofit for mining haul trucks. The deal ends several years of uncertainty over the future… Read more »
Download the EV electromagnetic compatibility design guide
Sponsored by TE Connectivity. EV and hybrid applications often require manufacturers to design robust, resilient, and lightweight vehicles that address the performance demands of the transportation vehicles market. But that’s not all. In addition to protecting and sealing critical components, product designers need to understand that all active electronic devices have the potential to emit… Read more »
SK On unveils breakthroughs in solid-state batteries
South Korean battery and trading company SK On has recently published its latest research on all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs). SK On’s study with Dr. Jin Ho Kim’s group at the Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology focuses on the use of ultrafast photonic sintering technology (traditionally used to manufacture printed circuit board) in the manufacturing… Read more »
Video: New trends in EV connectors from ZeroBolt solutions to megawatt charging
Electrical connectors are a critical component of EV technology, serving as the vital link between various systems that enable efficient energy transfer and communication. EVs rely on complex electrical architectures to power motors, charge batteries and support onboard electronics, and reliable connectors ensure seamless system integration. Their role goes beyond functionality. Connectors influence vehicle cost,… Read more »
Electric drive maker Molabo unveils expanded range of marine drive systems
Molabo, a developer of 48 V electric drives, has introduced an expanded range of low-voltage drive systems for the marine industry. The Ottobrunn, Germany-based company says its Aries i30 drive system will bring Molabo’s ISCAD technology to the market at a more accessible price point. It was originally announced as the Aries i25 but it was… Read more »