US metal refining and recycling company Nth Cycle has begun operations in Fairfield, Ohio to produce premium nickel-cobalt mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP), which is an essential component in a number of clean-energy, consumer and military applications. The plant was installed at an existing 20,000-square-foot facility, and can process up to 3,400 tons of scrap materials… Read more »
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ABM expands EV charger portfolio with Samsung partnership
ABM, a US-based provider of integrated facility services, infrastructure solutions and parking management, has signed an agreement with Samsung C&T Charging Solutions to become an authorized distributor and servicer of EVSIS-branded DC fast chargers. Samsung C&T Charging Solutions is an equity partner of the South Korean manufacturer EVSIS, which is entering the US market. ABM… Read more »
Asahi Kasei launches new flame-retardant nonwoven fabric for EV battery safety
Japanese chemical company Asahi Kasei is introducing a new flame-resistant and highly flexible nonwoven fabric, LASTAN, for thermal runaway protection in top covers, busbar protection sleeves and other applications within an EV battery pack. Mineral-based materials are typically used for thermal runaway protection, but they tend to be heavy and brittle, making them difficult to… Read more »
Enteligent raises $6 million to scale commercialization of its solar-powered charger
California-based Enteligent, a developer of solar power optimization and solar EV charging technologies, has raised $6 million to scale the commercialization of its photovoltaic module-level power optimizers and its DC-to-DC bidirectional EV chargers. The funding round was led by Taronga Ventures, an Australian venture capital firm focused on emerging technologies. Enteligent is supplying what it… Read more »
Removing roadblocks to vehicle electrification
Sponsored by TTI and Molex. The future is electric. Indeed, the electrification of products, systems, and processes is happening at an accelerated pace in countless industrial and consumer settings. These changes are driven by advanced electronic technologies in lieu of conventional methods such as hydraulics and pneumatics. Nowhere else is the acceleration of electrification more… Read more »
XING Mobility unveils new immersion cooling battery system for commercial EVs
Taiwan-based XING Mobility, which is developing immersion cooling battery technologies, launched its latest modular cooling system for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Building on XING’s Immersio XM25 cell-to-pack system introduced in 2019, the Immersio XM28 uses ternary lithium chemistry and optimized space to provide higher energy density, according to the company. The system features active… Read more »
Efficient And Cost-Effective Power Conversion For Electric Commercial Vehicles
Electrification of commercial vehicles:Crucial to reducing emissions and creating a more sustainable transportation industry. Power conversion challenges:However, this transition poses several challenges in power conversion that must be effectively addressed to ensure the success of electric commercial vehicles. Efficient power conversion is vital for electric vehicles. Developing power electronics systems that can handle high voltages… Read more »
Gas station trade groups oppose EV chargers at rest stops
Industry groups that represent convenience stores, truck stops, travel centers and rest areas in the US want EV drivers to come to them for their recharging needs, just as drivers of ICE vehicles have patronized them for their refueling needs. Three industry groups—the National Association of Truck Stop Owners (NATSO), which represents travel centers and… Read more »
Wright Electric receives $3.34-million grant from FAA for ultra-lightweight aircraft batteries
Wright Electric, a US developer of ultra-lightweight motors, generators and batteries for the aerospace and military sectors, along with its partners, which include NASA, DOE and DOD, has been awarded a $3.34-million grant from the FAA’s Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) program. The funding will be used to develop a new class of batteries for… Read more »
China creeps westward: Stellantis partner Leapmotor ships its first batch of EVs from China to Europe
In response to the advent of cheap Chinese EVs, the US and EU have instituted various measures to favor domestically manufactured vehicles—including, most recently, steep new tariffs. It remains to be seen what the long-term results of these policies will be, but the westward seepage of Chinese-made vehicles continues. Leapmotor International, a 51/49 joint venture… Read more »