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 »
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Off-highway’s electric shift: why voltage, modularity and e-hydraulics matter
Electrification of off-highway vehicles isn’t new. What’s new is the combination of battery economics, tighter urban rules and a rapidly evolving global supply chain—forces that are pushing OEMs to rethink machine architecture, service strategy and the realities of charging on a jobsite. Danfoss Editron’s Eric Azeroual on off-highway electrification trends Electrification is often framed as… Read more »
XC Technology and Photon Automation collaborate on battery system manufacturing
Manufacturing and battery technology advisory firm XC Technology has signed a strategic collaboration with Photon Automation to support the latter’s new subsidiary, Photon Energy, focusing on offering turn-key energy storage system (ESS) contract manufacturing services. Photon Energy will leverage the collaboration to provide a complete suite of services, from design support and prototyping to full-scale… Read more »
Samsung SDI and KGM to develop 46-series cylindrical EV battery packs
Samsung SDI has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korean automaker KG Mobility (KGM) to jointly develop battery pack technologies for EVs. The companies will focus on battery pack technologies using Samsung SDI’s 46-series cylindrical battery cells, while expanding their collaboration on technologies to advance next-generation battery pack development. The packs that the… Read more »
ProLogium and partners showcase a 24 V solid-state battery module for construction machinery
ProLogium Technology, a provider of lithium ceramic battery technology, has collaborated with Japanese utility Kyushu Electric Power and Japanese construction machinery manufacturer Nakayama Iron Works. At the recent CES 2026, the companies jointly showed a 24 V solid-state battery module powered by ProLogium solid-state batteries. The module is planned for integration into two new construction… Read more »
Electrified shipping moves beyond the pilot phase: CATL’s batteries operating in 900 ships and vessels
Chinese battery giant CATL is exploring an ocean of opportunities. As Michael Barnard reports in CleanTechnica, the company’s batteries and energy management systems are already operating in roughly 900 ships and vessels. This isn’t just a measure of CATL’s dominance, but an indication that maritime decarbonization is well underway—based on existing electrification technology. “Shipping is… Read more »
Soneil Spark’s mobile EV charging solution features microgrid capability and financing options
Soneil Spark’s new Spark Mobile EV Charging Station (MCT) provides on-demand charging in remote, underpowered or off-grid locations. It’s suitable for a wide range of commercial operations, including construction and mining sites, municipal fleets, outdoor events, emergencies or disaster response, and remote utility projects. The Spark MCT is equipped with 50 kWh (or more) of… Read more »
CATL to deploy sodium-ion EV batteries at commercial scale in 2026
Chinese battery powerhouse Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) announced at a recent supplier conference that it plans to deploy its sodium-ion battery technology at commercial scale across multiple sectors in 2026. The company described expanded applications in battery swap systems, passenger and commercial EVs, and energy storage. In April 2025, CATL announced the launch of its… Read more »
Ford dials back EV efforts, will focus on high-margin fossil fuel trucks
As expected, Ford has cancelled production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. Also no surprise to those of us who follow the industry: the company has issued a pair of press releases designed to frame the failure as a positive development. And it may be—if the company’s goals are to shore up its bottom… Read more »
High-potential testing for EVs: why reed relays raise confidence in insulation and safety
Sponsored by Pickering. EV platforms live at the intersection of high voltage, high power and strict safety requirements. From battery packs and traction inverters to DC fast chargers and cable harnesses, engineers must prove that insulation is sound during development and at end-of-line. That is the role of high-potential testing. In a withstand test the… Read more »