Cabot has announced plans to establish a new technology center in Münster, Germany which will focus on its battery material development. The EMEA Technology Center is expected to commence operations by April 2023, and a planned expansion is to be completed in 2024. “We already have established conductive carbon additive (CCA) manufacturing and commercial capabilities… Read more »
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Alternatives to permanent magnet motors in EV traction applications
In my very first article for Charged over 10 years ago, I opined that the Switched Reluctance Motor, or SRM, would eventually come to dominate the EV traction market, if for no other reason than the fact that it is almost as cheap as dirt to manufacture. I won’t sprain my shoulder patting myself on… Read more »
High voltage power distribution and EV charging for commercial vehicles (Webinar)
Electric commercial vehicles need to drive farther and charge faster to be an effective solution for fleets. But what does this mean for system safety, reliability & scalability? How best to optimize this power distribution within the system and into the charging infrastructure? EV manufacturers and fleets need reliable technology to handle higher power levels… Read more »
Wevo’s new silicone-based materials inhibit thermal runaway
Wevo-Chemie has developed a range of silicone-based materials for battery modules and packs to prevent thermal runaway propagation. The thermally conductive gap fillers of the WEVOSIL 260XX FL series are certified UL 94 V-0. The company says its formulation has high heat and flame resistance, lower weight compared to mineral or metal-loaded compounds, and no outgassing… Read more »
Rheinmetall announces first order for e-truck gearboxes
Rheinmetall’s Castings business unit recently booked a new order from “a well-known truck manufacturer” for gearboxes specifically designed for use in e-trucks. The five-year production run will begin in the first quarter of 2026. However, Rheinmetall and the manufacturer have agreed to a total project lifetime of more than 15 years. The gearboxes will be… Read more »
Building a reliable, streamlined and future-proof battery testing infrastructure (Webinar)
Battery cyclers play an essential role throughout the development of batteries and therefore, are considered an indispensable part of any battery testing laboratory or manufacturing facility. Join this presentation at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by Bitrode, where we will first discuss the requirements for an advanced battery cycler to meet the… Read more »
Dual traction inverter demo with NXP’s S32K39 MCUs (Webinar)
During this presentation at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, you will discover how NXP’s S32K39 dual traction inverter demo works. The S32K39 has the ability to run two 3-phase SIC or GAN-based inverter motors with 200KHz control loops while being ASIL D compliant with NXP´s FS26 PMIC and GD3162 gate driver. Reserve your… Read more »
Littelfuse expands lineup of DC contactors for e-mobility
Industrial technology manufacturer Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) has expanded its portfolio of DC contactors developed specifically for e-mobility and industrial applications. Littelfuse DC contactor relays are available with continuous current ratings up to 500 A and maximum voltage ratings up to 1,800 V. Multiple designs are available to meet the requirements of a wide variety of… Read more »
How virtual development of EV motors can reduce cost and risk (Webinar)
The development of electric machines has evolved significantly in recent years due to ever-increasing performance requirements for automotive applications such as efficiency, power density, cost, and noise. Simulation and virtual development play a crucial role in reducing development time, cost, and risk to achieve these performance goals. In this webinar at our Spring Virtual Conference… Read more »
Altilium Metals accelerates development of planned EV battery recycling facility
UK-based Altilium Metals plans to step up development of its future EV battery recycling plant, following a six-month feasibility study funded in part by the UK government’s Automotive Transformation Fund and the successful demonstration of the company’s technology at its new analytical laboratory in Devon. According to Altilium, the study, conducted in collaboration with Hatch… Read more »
