The utility, which serves 1.5 million customers in Ohio and West Virginia, will use the 2012 CODA sedan as part of a demonstration project to learn more about EVs and charging infrastructure.
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Power Matters Alliance aims to set wireless charging standards for automotive sector
At this week’s Consumer Electronics Show, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers — IEEE — announced the formation of the Power Matters Alliance.
Kikusui’s cutting-edge power testing solutions for battery, power electronics and on-board charger applications
The global electric vehicle industry is experiencing rapid growth, driving an urgent demand for power conversion systems that are not only efficient but also highly reliable. Among these, the on-board charger (OBC) is a critical component, tasked with converting alternating current (AC) from various charging infrastructures, residential, commercial, or public, into direct current (DC) suitable… Read more »
Eaton to spin off Mobility Group into independent vehicle powertrain company
Eaton has announced plans to separate its Vehicle and eMobility segments, together called its Mobility Group, into an independent, publicly traded company. Eaton says the move is intended to sharpen its focus on its electrical and aerospace businesses as part of its 2030 growth strategy, while positioning the Mobility business as a dedicated engineered-solutions supplier… Read more »
Keysight introduces test solutions for high-power and megawatt charging
Keysight Technologies has announced two new EV charging test solutions designed to support the industry’s move to high-power and megawatt-level charging. The company explains that the rapid growth of electrification is driving demand for charging infrastructure capable of supporting everything from fast charging for passenger vehicles to megawatt-level charging for heavy-duty transport and industrial fleets…. Read more »
LS Cable and System adds automotive cable production lines in Mexico plant with $156 million investment
LS Cable and System is investing $156 million in its manufacturing subsidiary in Querétaro, Mexico. The company says the funding will expand LSCMX production capacity and strengthen an integrated manufacturing and supply-chain platform across North America. LS Cable and System says the investment will turn LSCMX into an “energy and mobility manufacturing base” serving the… Read more »
Harbinger launches new business line for off-grid power systems—Airstream is first customer
Commercial EV manufacturer Harbinger Motors is branching out into a new line of business. The new Harbinger Industria division will offer Harbinger battery technology as standalone products for energy storage and auxiliary power. Airstream, the iconic manufacturer of handcrafted, riveted aluminum travel trailers, is the first customer to integrate Harbinger’s energy storage technology. Airstream recently… Read more »
Sensata launches STEV high-voltage contactors to improve EV power switching efficiency and safety
Sensata Technologies has announced the STEV series of high-voltage contactors for battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, positioning the parts as high-efficiency switches with “robust protection” for modern electrified vehicle platforms. Sensata says the series targets OEM needs around safety, efficiency, and integration in high-voltage power architectures. The contactors are high-voltage switches that… Read more »
REE Automotive and Cascadia Motion to develop next-generation electric drive units
REE Automotive and Cascadia Motion, a subsidiary of BorgWarner, have announced a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding outlining joint development, manufacturing and commercialization of a new-generation electric drive unit (EDU) designed for EV original OEMs. The compact EDU will integrate REEcorner technology with Cascadia Motion’s iM-125 inverter-motor module, targeting global availability as an off-the-shelf product for… Read more »
Hyundai and Kia invest in VisIC for power semiconductors
VisIC Technologies, which is developing gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors for EVs, has announced the second closing of its Series B funding, securing $26 million. The round was led by an unnamed global semiconductor company and included participation from automakers Hyundai Motor and Kia. The lead investor’s focus on advancing critical semiconductor technologies complements VisIC’s… Read more »