Shortly after bringing a line of electric semi-trucks into production, German truck manufacturer MAN Trucks, in cooperation with AW Automotive, has introduced a mobile battery energy storage system (BESS) designed to bring charging for heavy-duty vehicles to remote sites. As Autoweek reports, MAN’s Smart Charging Cube is designed to be operated almost anywhere, with no… Read more »
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Lucid partners with US battery mineral producers for EV manufacturing
US EV manufacturer Lucid Motors has joined with critical mineral producers Alaska Energy Metals, Graphite One, Electric Metals and RecycLiCo to launch the Minerals for National Automotive Competitiveness Collaboration (MINAC). The consortium aims to help accelerate the development of domestic critical mineral resources and the procurement of minerals for use in automotive manufacturing by US-based… Read more »
Webinar: Meeting safety requirements for EV on-board chargers
Advanced electric vehicles call for equally advanced on-board charging systems that prioritize safety and reliability. This webinar explores how TDK’s portfolio of circuit protection components is designed to protect equipment and people from damage or harm. Protection products, including PTC inrush current limiters (ICLs), surge arresters (GDTs), leaded disc varistors, multilayer chip varistors, NTC thermistors,… Read more »
2026 Subaru Uncharted: quirky brand’s third EV is, yes, another model shared with Toyota
If the company’s contribution to the Uncharted was largely AWD tuning, ride, and safety … what makes it a Subaru? Subaru unveiled its third dedicated electric vehicle Thursday night, a compact hatchback roughly the size of its Crosstrek, to be known as the Uncharted. The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is 7 inches shorter than its Solterra,… Read more »
Providing EV charging intelligence where it’s needed
Some EV charging infrastructure control functions are best handled on-site, some in the cloud. Driivz and Sparkion offer a combination of both. Every EV charging system consists of various components, including hardware (chargers, switchgear), software (charging management, user apps) and services (installation, payment processing, maintenance). As regular Charged readers know, companies that want to provide… Read more »
NXP launches new 18-channel battery cell controller ICs for battery management systems
NXP Semiconductors has introduced its new BMx7318/7518 family of 18-channel Li-ion battery cell controller integrated circuits, aimed at enhancing battery management system (BMS) performance and safety in electric vehicles, industrial energy storage systems and 48 V battery applications. With an advanced architecture featuring dedicated Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) per channel, the IC family offers flexible, pin-to-pin… Read more »
Braking And Steering Into The Future: Infineon’s Product Portfolio And Roadmap For Autonomous Systems
Watch this webinar for an in-depth examination of braking and steering applications. We’ll highlight the current systems and the key Infineon components that power them, from Microcontrollers to Gate Drivers, including MOSFETs, sensors and more. Discover current trends and disruptors, including electromechanical braking and cutting-edge technologies, as well as emerging x-by-wire applications. Gain insights into… Read more »
Realizing Scalable Zone Control Units In 12-Volt & 48-Volt Electrical Architectures
The journey towards the software-defined vehicle and advances towards fully automated driving are pushing the automotive electrical architecture beyond the capabilities of today’s 12V domain architecture. Watch this webinar to learn how Infineon’s scalable product solutions are optimized to meet the design challenges introduced by the zone-based electrical architectures. Additional Resources: Semiconductors in the Evolution… Read more »
The Critical Role Of Safety Microcontrollers In ADAS And AD Applications
Join us for an in-depth exploration of the critical role Safety Microcontrollers (MCUs) play in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving (AD) applications. This webinar aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the functionalities and indispensability of Safety MCUs, particularly in contrast to the nascent Safety Islands within System on Chips (SoCs). Discover… Read more »
Elaphe unveils Sonic X in-wheel motor platform for high-performance EVs
Elaphe Propulsion Technologies has announced its new Sonic X in-wheel electric motor platform, designed for high-performance battery-electric and hybrid vehicle architectures with limited onboard space. The Sonic X system adds up to 300 kW peak (200 kW continuous) power per wheel with an additional weight of only 25 kg (55 lbs), fitting within standard 20… Read more »