The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $623 million worth of grants for public EV charging projects, the first tranche of $2.5 billion that will be invested under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program. The CFI program complements the $5-billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula program, which is administered by… Read more »
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Henkel’s high-performance battery sealing technology
Sponsored by Henkel. Delivering Innovtion, Expertise and Reliability For Battery Manufacturers Globally After decades building a reputation for performance and reliability among global OEMs and component suppliers, Henkel has expanded its broad portfolio of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings to serve EV manufacturers with innovative solutions across the EV segment. When it comes to ensuring… Read more »
Lincoln Electric launches Velion DC Fast Charger
Welding technology multinational Lincoln Electric has introduced its Velion DC Fast Charger for EVs. The Level 3 charger has been designed with industrial-grade components, provides output power of up to 150 kW, and has a charging efficiency of 95%, according to the company. The charger is manufactured with more than 75% domestic component content, according… Read more »
Utah DOT receives $43 million in grants to build EV fast charging stations
Utah’s DOT plans to invest a total of about $43 million to build DC fast charging stations in the state. Utah has been awarded funding of $36 million through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. UDOT will require a minimum 20% private match for the new charging projects, and 75 entities have submitted… Read more »
China’s new restrictions on graphite exports are “a very big deal” for the EV industry.
The global supply of graphite, a critical component of Li-ion battery anodes, could soon represent a major bottleneck for EV production. Supply chain experts have been sounding alarms about graphite for some time. Some months ago, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence was already reporting that “the potential graphite supply crunch is arguably one of the most acute… Read more »
Thermal potting for EV components (Whitepaper)
Sponsored by Henkel. With the dramatic growth anticipated in the electric vehicle industry, manufacturers and component suppliers alike are vying for position in performance, range, cost efficiency, durability and reliability. Thermal potting materials, while often unseen, play an important role in heat management – a significant factor in achieving these objectives. As such, designers and… Read more »
California solicits applications for $40 million in NEVI EV charging grants
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has announced a competitive solicitation for up to $40,500,000 in grant funds for DC fast EV charging infrastructure projects. Interested parties can submit applications for grants before the deadline of January 26, 2024. (The CEC’s application page contains a lengthy list of documents explaining how to apply.) The California Department… Read more »
Material selection for EV battery pack assembly and thermal management
Sponsored by Dupont. DuPont Supports You from Concept to Commercialization You have many choices when it comes to suppliers and material selection when considering electric vehicle battery pack assembly and thermal management. DuPont sets itself apart by offering a wide portfolio of solutions along with R&D, application development expertise, in-house capabilities and technical service that… Read more »
Managing Heat Through E-Fluids
New thermal management driveline e-fluids, designed to enable the latest electrified powertrains and batteries to perform at their very best, have been developed for the latest electric vehicle hardware.For example, many earlier electric vehicle powertrains were developed using automatic transmission fluids (ATF). Not optimised for EVs or their thermal management, these are being superseded by… Read more »
Avery Dennison launches new Volt Tough electrical insulation tapes for EV batteries
US adhesive manufacturing company Avery Dennison has launched a newly developed portfolio of electrically insulative, single-sided filmic tapes for EV battery packs. The Volt Tough portfolio includes tapes that incorporate features for OEMs and converters, including options for curved geometries, high abrasion-resistant options, color options for vision inspection systems, flame-retardant options for UL-94 and other… Read more »
