US battery recycling firm Ecobat has commissioned three lithium-ion battery recycling facilities within a year. Located in Hettstedt, Germany; Casa Grande, Arizona and Darlaston, England, the facilities are fully operational and capable of processing up to 10,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually. The company plans to scale the capacity up to 25,000 tons. The plants… Read more »
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UL Solutions launches Advanced Battery Testing Center in Germany
US-based safety and certification organization UL Solutions has opened its Europe Advanced Battery Testing Laboratory in Aachen, Germany to test batteries used in electric vehicles, expanding the company’s battery technology testing capabilities and its European footprint. The lab provides testing, simulation and certification services addressing automotive and stationary battery research, safety and performance. Driven by… Read more »
Providing second lives for fleet EV batteries
Zenobe’s stationary storage business complements its turnkey EV offering for fleets. Here at Charged, we’ve covered a lot of companies that provide fleet electrification services. However, we’re far from done writing about them (and readers, I hope you aren’t tired of reading about them), because each one seems to have its own unique set of… Read more »
Kandi and CBAK partnership on US lithium battery facilities
Chinese automotive firm Kandi Technologies and battery manufacturer CBAK Energy Technology have formed a strategic partnership to establish two lithium battery production facilities in the US, at locations under evaluation. The first facility, focused on battery pack assembly, is slated for near-term development. The second facility, for battery cell manufacturing, will be a longer-term initiative… Read more »
Stampable dielectric tape solutions for battery packs
Sponsored by Avery Dennison. A conformable dielectric tape solution EV battery pack voltages are increasing, resulting in greater pack energy density and improved vehicle performance. With this increase, however, comes a greater need for dielectric solutions that are not only reliable and durable, but complement modern pack design and the needs of manufacturing processes. The… Read more »
How to design a wireless EV charging system: technical considerations and components needed
Sponsored by Littelfuse. Ditch the plug! Make wireless EV charging a reality now! Unique components ensure safety, efficiency and reliability. Imagine an EV charging experience that’s as seamless and intuitive as parking your car—just “park, charge, and go.” For the end-user, the appeal is clear: EV owners envision pulling into their garage, a designated parking… Read more »
What engineers need to know about current sensors for EV applications
Sponsored by TTI. Whether for the BMS or motor control, here are the key specs to understand whensourcing these critical EV components. Electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity and market share, and electric current is the fuel of the future. Current sensors are a critical component of today’s EVs, serving two primary applications according… Read more »
Blank Slate: Will this infinitely customizable EV make it to market with a $20k price tag?
The term “tabula rasa,” or “blank slate,” is taking on new meaning in the battery-electric truck segment with the introduction of the Slate Truck. The sleek yet somewhat bare-bones truck is, however, a highly customizable blank canvas that comes with a lengthy accessory list including one that converts the pick-up into an SUV. To paraphrase… Read more »
FEV develops new LFP EV battery system with Mahindra
Indian automaker Mahindra and German automotive equipment manufacturer FEV have developed a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery for Mahindra Electric Origin SUVs. The system has recently undergone an extensive series of tests, including fuel fire testing, nail penetration and rollover tests, to demonstrate its compliance with international safety standards. These tests were carried out… Read more »
XCharge and Hypercharge to deploy GridLink chargers across Canada
High-power EV charging and battery-integrated systems provider XCharge North America has formed a strategic partnership with Hypercharge Networks, a North American EV solutions provider, to bring GridLink chargers to Canada. XCharge will supply GridLinks to Hypercharge, which will distribute the chargers to automotive dealerships and other customers across British Columbia and Ontario. As part of… Read more »