Cabot has announced a multi-year supply agreement with PowerCo SE, a Volkswagen Group battery manufacturing subsidiary. Under the deal, Cabot will supply conductive carbons and conductive dispersions for lithium-ion EV battery electrodes, positioning the agreement as part of Cabot’s growth push in battery materials. Cabot says its conductive carbons and dispersions are designed to increase… Read more »
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Volt Carbon reports second US patent and new lithium battery test results
Canadian lithium battery developer Volt Carbon Technologies has received a second United States patent for its dry-separation graphite platform and reported new technical results from its lithium battery development program. Volt Carbon has received its patent titled “Method and System for Aerodynamic Air Classification” from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, issued as USPTO… Read more »
Webinar: Powering the next generation of battery manufacturing with new twin-screw extrusion
From the lab to gigafactory, twin-screw extrusion (TSE) is highly beneficial in battery research and development due to its ability to produce superior electrode quality. This method is recognized for its effective distributive and dispersive mixing capabilities, resulting in homogeneous electrode materials with excellent dispersion of all ingredients. Twin-screw extrusion also supports continuous operation, an… Read more »
Avery Dennison introduces a new portfolio of tapes, graphics and labels for EV charging stations
Labeling icon Avery Dennison has introduced a new portfolio of pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes, graphics, labels and reflective solutions designed for common EV charging station applications. Avery Dennison PSA materials are available in a variety of options for adhesive formulation, carrier and liner. The company can also collaborate to create custom solutions for specific applications… Read more »
Kempower expands its US footprint at new PowerUp EV charging sites across the Southeast
Public EV charging provider PowerUp America has ordered multiple DC fast chargers from charger manufacturer Kempower, to be installed at charging sites across the Southeast. The new charging sites—five in Tennessee, two in Virginia, and one under development in Kentucky—were funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. As required by the NEVI… Read more »
California sets new quarterly EV sales record, doubles down on support for public charging
As predicted, US EV sales mushroomed prior to the expiration of the federal tax credits. Will sales now crater sans credits? That remains to be seen, but for now, California’s EV market share has surged to a European-style level, and the state continues to take measures to keep the EV transition going. In the third… Read more »
Video: potting vs. foam in EV battery packs
When it comes to lithium-ion batteries in EVs, the stakes are high. A single malfunctioning cell can trigger thermal runaway—a rapid, uncontrollable rise in temperature and pressure that can result in fires or explosions. For engineers, preventing this isn’t just good design—it’s non-negotiable. Charged recently chatted with Luka Sovulj from Epic Resins to learn how… Read more »
Armor Battery Films opens new current collector manufacturing plant
French battery foils manufacturer Armor Battery Films has inaugurated its new manufacturing site in France for the production of carbon-coated current collectors. The company is scaling up its production capacity fivefold to support the global growth of battery manufacturers. The new site has an annual capacity of 150 million square meters, equivalent to 40 GWh… Read more »
Potting vs. foam: the battery pack safety advantage
Sponsored by Epic Resins. As the e-mobility industry continues to revolutionize the way we use EVs and LEVs, one critical question persists for engineers: How can we design a safer battery pack? A recent conversation between Joe Staller, R&D Chemist at Epic Resins, and Luke Workman, Chief Scientist at Electric Goddess, revealed eye-opening insights into material… Read more »
SABIC lanches flame-retardant laser-weldable compound for EV control unit housings
SABIC has introduced LNP THERMOCOMP WFC061I, a glass fiber-reinforced polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) compound designed for use in electric vehicle control unit (EVCU) covers. The specialty material offers non-brominated and non-chlorinated flame retardance, expanding options for engineers seeking to enhance fire safety in EV components without halogenated additives. SABIC says LNP THERMOCOMP WFC061I enables significant weight… Read more »