South Korean battery materials firm POSCO Future M, a subsidiary of steelmaking giant POSCO, says it has completed the pilot development of cathode material portfolio for all EV classes. The company has developed ultra-high-nickel cathode materials for premium EVs and high-voltage mid-nickel cathode materials for standard EVs. The materials for batteries in premium EVs maximize… Read more »
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Solving for heat, vibration and weight: the evolving demands on EV cable protection
Sponsored by Atkins & Pearce. The surge in electric vehicle adoption has spotlighted high-performance braided sleeving manufacturers as automakers push for solutions that can keep pace with rapidly advancing technology. With higher voltages, faster charging speeds and growing power demands, EV cables are under more stress than ever. Cable protection prevents overheating, reduces wear from… Read more »
QuantumScape and PowerCo demonstrate solid-state EV batteries in Ducati electric motorcycle
Solid-state battery pioneer QuantumScape (QS) and PowerCo, the battery division of the Volkswagen Group, demonstrated QS solid-state lithium-metal batteries powering a Ducati electric motorcycle at the recent IAA Mobility show in Munich. This was the first time QS has showcased its solid-state cells in a real-world vehicle. The battery system used in the e-motorcycle was… Read more »
Morrow and SEEL partner to advance LNMO battery cell technology
Morrow Technologies, a subsidiary of Norway-based Morrow Batteries, and SEEL Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory have signed a strategic agreement to accelerate the development of lithium-nickel-manganese-oxide (LNMO) battery cells. The collaboration is part of the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) initiative to build out Europe’s battery technology and infrastructure. Morrow Batteries is set to… Read more »
Dow introduces high-temperature silicone gel to boost efficiency in EV power electronics
Dow has launched DOWSIL EG-4175 Silicone Gel, a protective material designed to support next-generation insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) modules operating at higher voltages. This new gel withstands temperatures up to 180°C and is targeted at power electronics in electric vehicle batteries and main inverters, as well as inverters used in photovoltaic panels and wind… Read more »
The Mobility House energizes V2G charging system for electric school bus fleet in California
The Mobility House, which currently manages more than 2,500 EV facilities, has long been a pioneer in Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. The company recently celebrated the implementation of its new V2G charging system at the Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) Transportation Yard. “Electric school buses, with their large batteries and predictable schedules, have tremendous potential to… Read more »
Webinar: Advancing cost-efficient thermal dielectric coatings in high-performance battery manufacturing
Achieving widespread electrification of transportation hinges on improving manufacturing efficiency and reducing battery production costs. In response to industry needs and direct customer feedback, H.B. Fuller has developed a novel UV-curable Thermal Dielectric Coating that enhances both performance and cost-effectiveness in electric battery manufacturing. This next-generation coating delivers superior electrical insulation, excellent flame retardancy, improved… Read more »
CarbonScape pioneers a process to produce graphite locally from forestry byproducts
Cracking the carbon code Graphite, a crystalline form of carbon, is a critical ingredient in EV battery anodes, but it comes with some baggage. Most graphite is made from fossil fuels, and what’s worse, the vast majority of it comes from China, and establishing reliable sources of supply elsewhere is a long and complicated process…. Read more »
TDK Ventures invests in Indian electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette
TDK Ventures, the corporate venture capital subsidiary of Japanese electronics firm TDK, has invested in India-based electric motorcycle firm Ultraviolette as part of Ultraviolette’s latest funding round. Ultraviolette’s technology includes a five-level battery safety system, a vehicle operating system and a vertically-integrated production facility scaling to 100,000 units. Its premium motorcycle model delivers up to… Read more »
Greenlane establishes new I-10 electric truck charging corridor
Public charging infrastructure developer and operator Greenlane, a joint venture of Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and Blackrock’s Global Infrastructure fund, is establishing its second commercial EV charging corridor connecting Southern California to Phoenix via Interstate 10. The corridor is one of several planned routes as the company works to develop a nationwide… Read more »