Battery-makers are eagerly researching ways to incorporate silicon, which can potentially store 10 times as much energy as graphite, into anodes. Now silicon anode specialist GDI says it has developed a 100% silicon roll-to-roll processed anode for next-generation batteries, potentially enabling graphite-free battery cells that deliver far higher energy density, faster charging and greater safety… Read more »
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Nissan is ramping up EV production at its UK factory—but will it have enough batteries?
The beleaguered English auto industry got some good news this week, as Nissan and its partners announced plans to invest some £2 billion to build three electric car models at its Sunderland factory, which employs about 6,000 workers (and indirectly supports thousands more). To support the new EV production, a new battery gigafactory will be… Read more »
EPRI’s new groundbreaking grid planning tool for electric transportation (Webinar)
As part of EPRI’s EVS2Scale2030, eRoadMAP, is a first-of-its-kind interactive online resource intended to help effectively plan for the power and infrastructure needed to serve light-, medium-, and heavy-duty EVs. With data contributed from initiative collaborators such as Daimler Truck North America, Amazon and Volvo Group North America, the eRoadMAP tool offers fleet operators, auto… Read more »
Tips for fleet managers transitioning from diesel to EVs (Webinar)
Transitioning a fleet from diesel to electric can be challenging without proper guidance. In this keynote presentation at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure, Siemens will discuss key items for fleet managers to consider, including: The goal of this presentation is to help fleets to optimize their investment in electric vehicles and ensure a… Read more »
KEBA and Easelink work to develop automated hands-free conductive charging for EVs at home
Easelink makes a hands-free, automated conductive charging system that is in operation at taxi stands in the company’s native Austria. Earlier this year, Easelink demonstrated its Matrix Charging technology to US industry players. Now Easelink is collaborating with a fellow Austrian firm called KEBA, an EV charger manufacturer that has sold over 500,000 wallboxes around… Read more »
Battery makers seem to be okay with an EV production slowdown
The news that GM, Ford and other automakers plan to slow down production of EVs in response to slower sales growth (EV sales grew by only 50 percent last quarter) was like an early Christmas for the various varieties of EV-haters. For most of us in the EV industry, it was more like a visit… Read more »
Material selection for EV battery pack assembly and thermal management
Sponsored by Dupont. DuPont Supports You from Concept to Commercialization You have many choices when it comes to suppliers and material selection when considering electric vehicle battery pack assembly and thermal management. DuPont sets itself apart by offering a wide portfolio of solutions along with R&D, application development expertise, in-house capabilities and technical service that… Read more »
OmniOn Power’s new 30 kW rectifiers for EV charging stations
OmniOn Power has developed new 30-kilowatt power supplies specifically designed for the EV market. The EV100H3NK and EV101H3N1K rectifiers convert commercial AC power to DC power for EV fast charging stations. To improve charger reliability and availability, the rectifiers can be deployed in parallel configurations of up to 12 or more power supplies, providing total… Read more »
Researchers study the effect of impact on structurally embedded EV batteries
Chinese researchers are studying how low-velocity impact loads affect structurally embedded lithium-ion EV batteries. In a paper published in the Journal of Power Sources, the researchers observed that embedded batteries experienced micro-short circuits during impact-loading but retained energy-storage capacity following transient impact. Charge-discharge cycling tests results indicated that abrupt capacity loss increased with impact energy,… Read more »
Altilium and Lunaz develop custom electric trucks to transport EV batteries for recycling
In recycling, one of the biggest cost items is transporting the materials, and this is obviously the case for EV batteries, which are heavy and pose health and safety risks. UK-based recycler Altilium and Lunaz, a European firm that upcycles and electrifies vehicles, are working together to develop an innovative and low-carbon logistical solution. According… Read more »
