German battery manufacturer EAS Batteries has begun selling the UHP-601300-LFP-22, a 22 Ah large-format cylindrical LFP cell that uses Asahi Kasei’s Acetolyte electrolyte—an acetonitrile-based formulation that raises the cell’s continuous discharge power to 2,550 W/kg at 880 A (40 C), a 60% improvement over the same cell running conventional electrolyte at 1,550 W/kg and 550… Read more »
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Vishay’s new IHXL inductors for battery charging boast lower core losses, lower heat generation and lower prices
Vishay Intertechnology has added four devices to its IHXL series of radial through-hole inductors, featuring a new iron alloy core material that reduces core losses by 20% over the previous generation while reducing temperature rise. Two variants are AEC-Q-qualified automotive-grade (IHXL1500VZ-3A and IHXL-2000VZ-3A); and two are commercial-grade (IHXL1500VZ-31 and IHXL-2000VZ-31). All four are available at… Read more »
Advancements in thermal adhesives: enhancing battery cell-to-pack and cell-to-ribbon performance for EVs
Sponsored by Parker. A key to the advancement of high energy-density, lithium-ion, battery packs is effective management of heat generated during charge and discharge cycles. Heat is often managed by connecting battery cells and/or modules to a cooling plate or pack via thermally conductive materials (gap fillers or adhesives). Typically, they are two-component polymeric resins… Read more »
EU consortium aims to fit a 22 kW bidirectional on-board charger in a 4-liter package
A European consortium led by Fraunhofer IZM is developing a 22-kilowatt on-board charger with a volume of 4 liters—a third of the 12-liter market average for comparable systems today—using monolithically integrated, bidirectional gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors from Infineon. The work is part of the EU-funded HiPower 5.0 project, running from August 2025 through June 2028…. Read more »
In Costa Rica, Chinese EVs are squeezing out US and European brands
As US and European automakers struggle to stall the EV transition, the countries described by the automotive media as “Rest of World” are increasingly choosing Chinese EVs. Electric vehicle sales in Latin America, Africa and much of Asia grew by 48 percent in 2025, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. The latest country to hit the… Read more »
Posifa’s new battery thermal event sensors offer 100 ms response and 15-year service life for EVs
Posifa Technologies has introduced the PGS5100 Series, MEMS-based thermal conductivity hydrogen sensors designed for early-warning detection inside EV battery packs and fuel cell systems. The sensors are 10x faster than the previous PGS4100 series, cover a 0–25% hydrogen concentration range and are rated for more than 15 years of service life. Hydrogen appears during the… Read more »
Three Midwest manufacturers form Dielectric Manufacturing Group, targeting EV busbar and components market
Dielectric Manufacturing, EMS Industrial and Centerline Machine have combined to form Dielectric Manufacturing Group, a single-source supplier of precision plastic and metal parts, machining, fabrication and custom busbar solutions for electric vehicle OEMs. The company claims the combination creates the industry’s broadest single-source offering of these capabilities for EV customers. The three companies bring complementary… Read more »
InfiMotion’s magnesium-aluminum alloy dual motor assembly claims 25% weight reduction over aluminum
InfiMotion is showcasing a lineup of electric drive products at the 5th International Forum on Automotive Power Systems in Songjiang, Shanghai, headlined by what the company claims is the world’s first mass-produced dual motor assembly using a magnesium-aluminum alloy housing. The alloy housing cuts system mass by 25% compared to conventional aluminum alloy assemblies while… Read more »
Mercedes-Benz’s reECONIC electric truck concept demonstrates the use of recycled materials
The reECONIC electric waste collection vehicle can collect waste to be sent for recycling—so it’s fitting that the truck itself is partly made of recycled materials. Mercedes-Benz Trucks worked with 33 partners to create this concept EV. The companies demonstrated that, theoretically, around 80 percent of the materials used to build the truck could be… Read more »
chargebyte’s CCL MCS brings ISO 15118-20 over Ethernet to megawatt charging for heavy-duty EVs
At ACT Expo next week (May 4–7, Las Vegas, Booth 3570), chargebyte is introducing the Charge Control L MCS (CCL MCS), a stand-alone charge controller that handles the complete ISO 15118-20 communication and safety stack for Megawatt Charging System-equipped trucks, buses and heavy machinery. First samples are open for pre-order. The CCL MCS sits in… Read more »