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Charged EVs | Webinar: A comparison of module sintering vs. soldering—best performance vs. best cost - Charged EVs
SiC chips have revolutionized not only the performance of power modules but also the surrounding packaging technologies. Chips are no longer soldered but sintered, die top connections are no longer Aluminum wires but Cu wires on die top systems or Cu clips. So, what is the next level module connection? Sintering with large area silver... Read more »
Charged EVs | Potting vs. foam: the battery pack safety advantage - Charged EVs
Sponsored by Epic Resins. As the e-mobility industry continues to revolutionize the way we use EVs and LEVs, one critical question persists for engineers: How can we design a safer battery pack? A recent conversation between Joe Staller, R&D Chemist at Epic Resins, and Luke Workman, Chief Scientist at Electric Goddess, revealed eye-opening insights into material... Read more »
Charged EVs | John Deere’s electrification efforts trickle down to consumer lawnmowers - Charged EVs
Charged tests the Z380R electric zero-turn mower. As regular Charged readers know, the makers of off-highway vehicles and equipment are steadily electrifying their products. John Deere is no exception. The company was started in 1837 when a blacksmith named (you guessed it) John Deere invented a new type of steel plow that made it easier... Read more »
Charged EVs | Stardust Power and Ohio University to develop lithium refining technologies - Charged EVs
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 »
Charged EVs | HPQ Silicon starts producing ENDURA+ battery cells - Charged EVs
Canadian battery manufacturer HPQ Silicon has started production of the first batch of HPQ ENDURA+ 18650 and 21700 cylindrical battery cells powered by Novacium’s GEN3 silicon-based anode technology, which are scheduled for delivery to HPQ by the end of September 2025. The HPQ ENDURA+ 18650 (4,000 mAh) and 21700 (6,000 mAh) cells offer increased energy... Read more »
Charged EVs | Enphase Energy launches IQ EV Charger 2 in Australia and New Zealand - Charged EVs
Solar and battery systems supplier Enphase Energy has started production shipments of its newest electric vehicle charger, the IQ EV Charger 2, in Australia and New Zealand. The smart charger is built to work seamlessly with Enphase solar and battery systems or as a standalone charger. Energy management features enable the charger to support increased... Read more »
Charged EVs | ChargePoint and Eaton launch V2X-capable EV fleet charging system - Charged EVs
EV charging provider ChargePoint and intelligent power management company Eaton have announced a new “ultrafast charging architecture with end-to-end power infrastructure for public charging and fleets.” ChargePoint Express Grid, powered by Eaton, is a vehicle-to-everything-capable system that can deliver up to 600 kW of power for passenger EVs and megawatt charging (1,000 kW) for heavy-duty... Read more »
Charged EVs | Webinar: Enhancing safety in your next lithium-ion battery design with electrolyte detector sensors - Charged EVs
Join us for an insightful webinar focused on the innovative BES LITE sensor, Battery Safety Electrolyte Detector, where we will delve into its myriad benefits, particularly in in-pack monitoring, testing methods, and seamless integration features tailored for non-EV applications. BES LITE can be integrated into Battery Energy Storage Systems, UAV/UVM, 2-wheel and 3-wheel vehicles, and... Read more »
Charged EVs | Sitetracker teams with char.gy to power UK EV charging network expansion - Charged EVs
Sitetracker, which provides asset lifecycle management (ALM) for critical infrastructure, has formed a strategic partnership with UK-based EV charging company char.gy. char.gy aims to scale its infrastructure to over 30,000 public charging points by 2030. Sitetracker will provide the digital foundation to streamline, standardize and accelerate deployment. char.gy installs EV chargers in lampposts to make... Read more »
Charged EVs | Lilac's direct lithium extraction technology improves economics for Lake Resources' Kachi Project - Charged EVs
US-based direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology developer Lilac Solutions has announced that its Generation 4 ion exchange (IX) technology is a key driver of improved results presented in Lake Resources’ updated definitive feasibility study (DFS Addendum) for the Kachi Lithium Project in Argentina. Lilac says its Gen 4 technology delivers a 10% increase in lithium... Read more »
Charged EVs | Shell launches integrated EV charging network for heavy-duty fleets in Europe - Charged EVs
Shell has announced the launch of its integrated EV charging network targeting heavy-duty fleet operators in Europe. The network merges Shell Recharge sites, roaming partner locations, semi-public depot sites and private charging points with managed third-party access into a unified platform to accelerate fleet electrification while addressing common infrastructure and investment challenges. Shell designed the... Read more »
Charged EVs | MAHLE begins e-compressor production in Tennessee, expanding US manufacturing for EV thermal management - Charged EVs
MAHLE has announced the start of production for its high-voltage HVAC e-compressors at its Tennessee facility—the first time the component has been manufactured in North America. E-compressors are critical components for managing efficient HVAC systems in EVs, with a direct impact on driving range. The Morristown facility, previously focused on steel piston production for internal... Read more »
Charged EVs | Samsung Electro-Mechanics launches new automotive-grade multilayer ceramic capacitor - Charged EVs
South Korean electronic components firm Samsung Electro-Mechanics has launched a new automotive-grade multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) for the hybrid inverter markets. The use of snubber capacitors for the suppression of transients and the mitigation of EMI is becoming a necessity, according to the company. In response, Samsung has expanded its line-up of 2.0 x 1.2 mm,... Read more »
Charged EVs | Webinar: The latest in 80 V and 100 V MOSFETs for 48-volt automotive architectures - Charged EVs
Watch this webinar to learn why a new generation of 80 V and 100 V automotive MOSFETs is needed, the applications in which MOSFETs are used, and the benefits realized with Infineon’s latest power semiconductor technology, OptiMOS™ 7. Key Takeaways: Register now—it’s free! See the complete session list for the Virtual Conference on EV Engineering... Read more »
Charged EVs | Nano One increases battery cathode material throughput capacity by 50% with new agitator - Charged EVs
Canadian battery materials manufacturer Nano One Materials has installed and commissioned an agitator in the commercial-sized, 20,000-liter One-Pot reactor at its production facility in Candiac, Québec. The new equipment installation has been engineered to enhance mixing dynamics, thermal transfer and reaction time and is estimated to increase throughput capacity at the facility by approximately 50%.... Read more »
Charged EVs | EcoPro expands NCA battery cathode material sales in EV market - Charged EVs
South Korea battery cathode materials manufacturer EcoPro BM is expanding the applications of its nickel cobalt aluminum (NCA) cathode material beyond power tools and vacuum cleaners to include electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS). The company’s sales of NCA cathode material reached approximately 300,000 tons as of the first half of this year,... Read more »
Charged EVs | Reduce battery enclosure manufacturing costs using efficient mica shield adhesives - Charged EVs
Sponsored by H.B. Fuller. As the EV industry trends toward mass adoption, battery safety and manufacturing efficiency have become critical focal points for OEMs and battery designers. Among the most pressing concerns are thermal dissipation, electrical isolation, and the prevention of thermal runaway and propagation—issues that can compromise both performance and safety. To address these... Read more »
Charged EVs | Webinar: The impact of cable design on EVs—efficiency, weight and powertrain performance - Charged EVs
In today’s vehicle engineering landscape, every gram and every watt counts. Choosing the right cable can mean the difference between average performance and a system that’s efficient, lightweight, and reliable. This session explores how cable design—from cross-linked insulation materials to solutions for extreme high-temperature environments—directly impacts system efficiency, weight reduction, and powertrain performance. Key Takeaways:... Read more »
Charged EVs | CATL and partners build battery swap ecosystem for rental cars - Charged EVs
Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has teamed up with Times Electric Services, CAR and CMB Financial Leasing to introduce battery swapping to the rental car industry in China. The companies plan to collaborate across energy supply, asset operations, financial support and vehicle services to deliver a complete ecosystem. China Auto Rental will introduce... Read more »
Charged EVs | Southern California Public Power Authority chooses Lynkwell for EV charging network management - Charged EVs
The Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) has selected energy infrastructure provider Lynkwell to provide EV charging station load management and network support services for its extensive existing infrastructure and future expansion. Lynkwell’s charging station management system (CSMS) platform supports its ViaLynk network and more than 10 other white-label networks for utilities, municipalities, businesses and... Read more »
Charged EVs | Daimler Buses delivers ten eCitaro electric buses plus charging infrastructure to Bonn, Germany - Charged EVs
Daimler Buses has delivered ten battery-electric 12-meter Mercedes‑Benz eCitaro city buses to German transit agency Stadtwerke Bonn (SWB). Daimler has also delivered a turnkey charging system with ten charging points. The eCitaro buses will be used in scheduled service in the city of Bonn, coexisting with electric buses from other manufacturers, which have been part... Read more »
Charged EVs | Group14 closes Series D funding round, acquires South Korean battery plant from SK - Charged EVs
US-based manufacturer Group14 Technologies has closed its $463-million Series D funding round to continue scaling the manufacture of its silicon battery material, SCC55, in the US and South Korea. The round was led by South Korean battery materials firm SK, and included other existing investors such as Porsche Investments, ATL, OMERS, Decarbonization Partners, Lightrock Climate... Read more »
Charged EVs | EV Minivans! VW ID.Buzz, Lucid Gravity expand electrics into family van territory - Charged EVs
One’s a retro icon, electrified, the other’s a fast, sleek luxury seven-seater—but they both qualify as minivans if you squint. Remember minivans? The hugely practical family vehicles with three rows of seats, superb cabin access, sliding side doors, and features like hidden floor compartments and vanishing third rows? They hit their height of popularity in... Read more »
Charged EVs | Indiana initiative awards $3.3 million to public EV charging projects - Charged EVs
GOEVIN (Go Electric Vehicle Indiana), an Indiana public-private partnership supported by several electric utilities, has selected 36 EV charging projects from a pool of over 95 applicants to receive funding from a pool of $3.3 million. The funding round will support 18 DC fast charging projects and 18 Level 2 charging projects. The 18 awarded... Read more »
Charged EVs | J.D. Power finds public EV charging infrastructure is becoming more reliable - Charged EVs
Public EV charging has a reliability problem. A constant stream of reports about chargers that are difficult to use, buggy, or just plain broken has surely affected the rate of EV adoption, especially among frequent road-trippers. Fortunately, charging operators are well aware of the problems, and by all accounts, reliability is gradually improving. Automotive data... Read more »
Charged EVs | Advanced cooling methods for power electronics - Charged EVs
One of the primary issues the power electronics engineer must address is the removal of waste heat—the well-known Arrhenius equation from chemistry/physics tells us that the operational life of any given electronic component will roughly double for every 10-11° C drop in its temperature. Power electronics devices on EVs are also under considerable pressure to... Read more »
Charged EVs | ActionPower ATE introduces PCL DC electronic loads - Charged EVs
Xi’an ActionPower Electric, a Chinese manufacturer and supplier of automated testing systems and programmable power supplies, has released a new series of PCL electronic loads among its categories of power supply and automatic test equipment (ATE) systems. The new PCL programmable electronic load delivers modular power up to 6 kW and is available in a... Read more »
Charged EVs | CarbonScape pioneers a process to produce graphite locally from forestry byproducts - Charged EVs
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 »
Charged EVs | Zeta Energy makes a breakthrough in lithium-sulfur battery technology - Charged EVs
Cheap, abundant and sustainable Sulfur may not be the most glamorous of elements—some may associate it with rotten eggs, stinky well water, or even the devil, as invoked in a country preacher’s fire-and-brimstone sermon. But as a component of an EV battery cathode, sulfur has a lot to offer. The yellow stuff is lighter and... Read more »
Charged EVs | CharIN to launch two- and three-wheel EV task force on charging standards - Charged EVs
The Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN), a global association focused on the electrification of transportation, plans to launch a new task force in October 2025 to support the electrification of two-wheel and three-wheel vehicles. Industry stakeholders—including OEMs, electric two- and three-wheeler manufacturers, EVSE providers, testing centers, EV associations and governmental bodies—are invited to participate in discussing... Read more »
Charged EVs | Webinar: How Henkel performs modeling, simulation and validation of battery systems - Charged EVs
Discover how Henkel empowers OEMs and battery manufacturers to speed up their development cycles and make smarter material choices through a unique set of capabilities. In this webinar at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, we will explore: September 15, 2025, 11:00 am EDTRegister now—it’s free! See the complete session list for the Virtual Conference... Read more »
Charged EVs | Noveon to supply GM with American-made rare earth magnets - Charged EVs
Noveon Magnetics has announced a multi-year supply agreement to deliver rare earth magnets to General Motors. Production has begun and initial magnet deliveries started in July 2025, according to Noveon. The agreement supports a wide range of GM vehicle components, with an explicit focus on the company’s full-size SUVs and trucks. Noveon says it is... Read more »
Charged EVs | Webinar: How to overcome thermal challenges in megawatt charging systems - Charged EVs
Whether you’re an OEM, Tier 1 or innovation leader in the EV space, this presentation will demonstrate how manufacturers can tackle challenges and achieve dependable, scalable MegaWatt Charging System implementation using Schaltbau’s advanced DC contactor technology. In this webinar at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, we will explore: September 16, 2025, 1:15 pm EDTRegister... Read more »
Charged EVs | Carbon DC acquires Elywhere North America, will expand its EV charging offerings for commercial real estate - Charged EVs
EV charging systems provider Carbon DC has acquired Norwegian EV charging technology firm Elywhere’s North American operations. The merger positions Carbon DC to rapidly expand its energy optimization solutions across North America while addressing electrification challenges in multi-unit buildings and hotels. Carbon DC will benefit from Elywhere’s extensive experience deploying battery-assisted fast charging solutions across... Read more »
Charged EVs | Webinar: Solving the 400 to 800 volt charging compatibility challenge in next-gen EVs - Charged EVs
As electric vehicles evolve toward 800 V architectures for faster charging and improved efficiency, the challenge of backward compatibility with 400 V infrastructure becomes increasingly urgent. This presentation addresses the engineering and system-level hurdles of bridging 400 V and 800 V platforms, with a focus on innovative voltage conversion solutions. We’ll examine the trade-offs between... Read more »
Charged EVs | The engineers guide to battery defects - Charged EVs
Sponsored by Lumafield. EV-battery engineers wrestle with defects they can’t see until a pack fails. The Engineer’s Guide to Battery Defects lays out how industrial CT surfaces those threats in minutes. As the paper states, “Industrial CT scanning allows battery engineers to visualize and analyze specific issues related to anodes and cathodes that are otherwise... Read more »
Charged EVs | GreenPower to develop New Mexico electric school bus pilot program - Charged EVs
US-based EV manufacturer GreenPower Motor has signed a contract with the state of New Mexico to implement an electric school bus pilot project. The two-year pilot project will deploy three GreenPower Type A Nano BEAST Access school buses in the 2025-2026 school year and three GreenPower Type D BEAST and Mega BEAST school buses in... Read more »
Charged EVs | BRUSA HyPower launches new on-board charger and DC-DC converter for heavy-duty EVs - Charged EVs
BRUSA HyPower has announced the series launch of its OBC7 and BSC7 product families, both certified for automotive use. The company reports that these products have been developed for modern electric vehicles, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles and off-highway applications, with a focus on high performance, durability and sustainability. The OBC7 is a high-performance on-board... Read more »
Charged EVs | Ecobat sells German and Austrian battery recycling operations to Clarios - Charged EVs
Battery recycling firm Ecobat has agreed to sell its battery recycling and specialty lead operations in Germany and Austria to energy storage company Clarios. The transaction includes Ecobat’s facilities in Freiberg and Braubach, Germany, as well as the Arnoldstein operation in Austria. “We are pleased to announce the sale of our German and Austrian operations,”... Read more »
Charged EVs | QuantumScape and PowerCo expand solid-state battery collaboration - Charged EVs
QuantumScape, which is developing solid-state lithium battery technology, is expanding its strategic collaboration and licensing arrangement with Volkswagen subsidiary PowerCo. The companies originally partnered in July 2024. The updated agreement is designed to accelerate QuantumScape’s QSE-5 battery development pilot line in San Jose, a step forward in the industrialization of its solid-state battery technology. Under... Read more »