FEV has announced a collaboration with the Teaching and Research Area Mechatronics in Mobile Propulsion at RWTH Aachen University to develop a modular electric drive unit platform aimed at reducing reliance on rare-earth elements in EV motors. The new platform minimizes the use of critical raw materials such as rare-earth magnets, with the goal of… Read more »
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EV charging industry veteran on charger reliability, credit card readers and the impending industry shakeout
Arcady Sosinov is a veteran of the EV charging industry. In 2014, he founded FreeWire to address the challenges of securing adequate grid infrastructure for DC fast charging sites. FreeWire’s solution, which pairs battery storage with chargers, is one that is now becoming the norm in the industry. Unfortunately FreeWire, as so many startups have,… Read more »
The evolution of aluminum heat exchanger manufacturing
Sponsored by Honeywell. In the dynamic aluminum heat exchanger sector, EV manufacturers continuously push design complexity to meet the demands of electric vehicle size, space, and cooling requirements. This collaboration between EV and heat exchanger manufacturers results in the latter continuously driving improvements in workflow optimization, business efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Heat exchanger manufacturers… Read more »
Recycling automotive shredder residue into chemical feedstock
As the European Union prepares legislation regarding end-of-life vehicles, policymakers need to consider the most efficient and greenest ways to dispose of automotive materials. A new study by the research university ETH Zurich, in collaboration with BASF, has investigated an alternative route for mixed plastic waste streams from end-of-life vehicles—to recycle it alongside biomass. The… Read more »
Nuvvon battery with solid polymer electrolyte passes nail penetration tests
US solid-state battery technology developer Nuvvon’s polymer electrolyte has passed a series of nail penetration tests, which create a short circuit inside the cell to determine if the battery catches fire or explodes. In two sets of tests, which were conducted at The University of Texas at Austin (UTA), traditional 1 Ah cells of commercial… Read more »
USA Rare Earth acquires Less Common Metals to accelerate its mine-to-magnet strategy
USA Rare Earth (USAR) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based rare earth metal and alloy producer Less Common Metals (LCM). The acquisition secures USAR’s access to high-quality rare earth metal and strip cast alloy for its global customers and the development of its Oklahoma magnet facility. Under the terms of the deal,… Read more »
Arteco launches ECO coolants for EVs
Liquid cooling solutions provider Arteco has introduced a new ECO coolant portfolio, including the Freecor EV product line of low electrical conductivity coolants (LECCs). Arteco’s Freecor product lines are purpose-engineered for thermal performance and energy efficiency across diverse powertrain technologies. Arteco’s ECO coolants incorporate base fluids, Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) or Monopropylene Glycol (MPG), derived from… Read more »
Coperion advances battery manufacturing efficiency with its new roller feeder and extruder
At the upcoming Battery Show North America in Detroit, material handling specialist Coperion will highlight its new K-Tron Loss-in-Weight Roller Feeder, a gravimetric solution for dry electrode coating in battery manufacturing. The new K-Tron feeder is designed to ensure uniform application, enhance process stability, and improve overall efficiency. Coperion’s K-Tron Loss-in-Weight Roller Feeder supports continuous… Read more »
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 »
Stardust Power and Ohio University to develop lithium refining technologies
Stardust Power, a US-based developer of battery-grade lithium products, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ohio University to form a strategic partnership to develop extraction and refining technologies, including potential applications of direct lithium extraction (DLE). The partnership aims to accelerate scientific and technical research around the production of lithium and refined lithium… Read more »