Another sign that the sleeping Japanese giant is starting to stir: Toyota has signed a supply agreement with Korean battery-maker LG Energy Solution for lithium-ion batteries that Toyota will use in its US-built EVs starting in 2025. LGES will invest $3 billion in its Holland, Michigan battery facility for dedicated production lines to supply a… Read more »
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As 2023 wanes, legacy automakers fall farther behind Tesla and BYD
Ever since Tesla’s 2003 founding, industry observers (and even the company’s own execs) have been predicting that the giant global automakers would respond to the new company’s challenge, produce their own compelling EVs, and surpass (or perhaps even acquire) the upstart. Two decades later, that scenario seems more unlikely than ever. As Tom Randall writes… Read more »
Wright Electric aims to develop EV battery with 1,000 Wh/kg specific energy
Wright Electric, provider of electric propulsion systems for regional aircraft, has launched an initiative to develop batteries targeting 1,000 watt hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) pack-level specific energy. “When I founded Wright, the best vehicle batteries had [specific energy] below 250 Wh/kg,” said Jeff Engler, CEO of Wright. “Now several large manufacturers are advertising cells at… Read more »
Ag Free AMB Silicon Nitride Substrate for Automotive Applications
In recent years, high power electronics has become one of the fastest growing market segments of the semiconductor industry. With the development of hybrid/electric vehicles, the market for SiC based power modules is rapidly expanding. All power module manufacturer/designers are trying to get high efficiency and high-power density for the main inverter. However, the traditional… Read more »
GreenPower highlights key findings from electric school bus pilot program
GreenPower Motor Company, a manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty EVs, recently announced the results from an electric school bus pilot program in West Virginia (a successful pilot, as it resulted in school bus orders for the company). GreenPower shared its findings at the recent Green Bus Summit in Reno, Nevada. The nine-month pilot program covered… Read more »
Performance Testing of Adhesive Tapes for EV Battery Application – Why Thermal Conductivity Matters
Thermal interface materials (TIMs) provide a means of improving heat transfer between temperature generating components and cooling hardware. They are an integral part of any thermal management system and can take on a variety of formats depending on the application. Adhesives tapes are one such example that provide both thermal dissipation and structural support for… Read more »
Enabling Seamless Transition into the Next Generation of E-Mobility with HIVONEX Connector and Charging Solutions
Alternative propulsion is no longer an option but a clear part of the future vehicle layout and offering for all global vehicle manufacturers. Global and regional CO2 regulations are in place and are demanding to move away from traditional combustion engines and fossil fuel. TE is known as a global supplier for connector solutions within… Read more »
GENIUS allows vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging
GENIUS, a microgrid controller by Koben Systems, is designed to make vehicle-to-home (V2H) technology more flexible for EV owners, as energy can be automatically transferred from the vehicle to any load, or to the grid. This upgraded solid-state technology reduces peak electricity consumption and power disruptions in the overtaxed grid infrastructure, according to the company…. Read more »
A unique, cost-effective substrate to meet the EV power module requirements (Webinar)
In recent years, high-power electronics has become one of the fastest-growing market segments of the semiconductor industry. With the development of hybrid/electric vehicles, the market for SiC-based power modules is rapidly expanding. All power module manufacturers and designers are trying to get high efficiency and high power density for the main inverter. However, the traditional… Read more »
EV manufacturer Harbinger Motors raises $60 million in Series A funding
Harbinger Motors, a California-based automotive manufacturer, has secured $60 million in Series A funding from a diverse consortium of investors. The investment will accelerate progress toward the production of the company’s electric stripped chassis, which is designed from the ground up to address the performance, durability and lifespan expectations for Class 4 to Class 6… Read more »