Japanese electronic components supplier Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) and Austrian research center Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) have completed a joint proof of concept for integrating a current sensor into a power module to be used in automotive applications, such as traction inverters and DC-DC converters. The technology enables energy efficiency, as well as compact and… Read more »
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Kenworth launches two new battery-electric trucks
Kenworth introduced two new battery-electric trucks at the recent ACT Expo. The T880E, a Class 8 vocational electric truck for the North American truck market. The Next Generation T680E is designed for short and regional haul, LTL and drayage operations. Both are now available for order from Kenworth dealers in the US and Canada, and… Read more »
Avery Dennison invests in 3D Current Collectors manufacturer Addionics
Addionics, maker of 3D Current Collectors, has received funding from materials science company Avery Dennison as an extension of its Series B round to support plans to scale its production process. Addionics’ provides’ Smart 3D Current Collectors are designed to enhance battery performance while reducing production costs. Designed for mass production on roll-to-roll integrated lines,… Read more »
CATL plans to mass-produce Naxtra sodium-ion EV battery packs by the end of 2025
Some expect sodium, which is cheaper and more readily available than such materials as lithium, cobalt and nickel, to power the next generation of EV battery technology. Now Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) says it expects to bring its Naxtra sodium-ion EV battery pack into mass production by the end of 2025. “Sodium-ion… Read more »
BATCircle3.0 consortium advances battery material and recycling research in Finland
The three-year, Finland-based BATCircle3.0 project led by Aalto University has launched with a strategic focus on battery material refining and battery recycling. In October 2024, Business Finland granted the consortium €13.4 million in funding for the next three years. BATCircle3.0 is a key project in Business Finland’s Hydrogen & Batteries—Dual Helix of Decarbonization program. The… Read more »
ZAPI GROUP, Technotrans, Moog and ZQuip target the off-highway electric vehicle market at bauma
The bauma construction trade show in Munich, Germany presented an opportunity for a number of companies to showcase their off-highway electric vehicle (OHEV) products, including ZAPI GROUP, Technotrans, Moog Construction and ZQuip. ZAPI GROUP, headquartered in Poviglio, Italy, introduced its next-generation solutions for vehicle electrification and fleet management, debuting the DCC3, a rugged, compact DC/DC… Read more »
CustomCells joins project to advance large-format round battery cells
German battery manufacturer CustomCells is participating in an €8-million research project to develop next-generation round battery cells. The Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW), the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (Fraunhofer IPA) and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are the scientific partners. CustomCells has chosen to locate its pilot… Read more »
Delta unveils DC Wallbox EV charger for public charging
Delta Electronics, a provider of power management and Internet of Things (IoT) smart green products, has launched its next-generation DC Wallbox 50 kW EV charger. The upgraded model for public and commercial charging applications is designed to deliver advanced functionality and an optimized user-centric experience, enabling seamless and efficient charging for operators and drivers. The… Read more »
AM Batteries and TDK partner to optimize dry battery electrode manufacturing
AM Batteries, which is developing dry battery electrode technology, has entered a joint development agreement with Japanese electronics manufacturer TDK to develop energy-efficient battery manufacturing. The partnership aims to enhance sustainability, improve battery manufacturing scalability and accelerate the development of solid-state batteries. TDK’s investment arm TDK Ventures is an investor in AM Batteries. AM’s dry… Read more »
Swedish miner LKAB to complete first test of electric truck
Swedish state-owned mining company LKAB is nearing completion of the first phase of testing the electric Scania Heavy Tipper truck above ground in Malmberget, Sweden after approximately 50,000 km driven. The battery-powered trucks are part of LKAB’s goal to electrify the vehicle fleet throughout its value chain, from mine to finished product. LKAB brought the Heavy… Read more »
