Dow launches a new series of liquid silicone rubbers  


Multinational chemical producer Dow has introduced a new range of primerless, self-adhesive, self-lubricating liquid silicone rubbers. The new SILASTIC SA 994X LSR series is designed for two-component injection molding with thermoplastic substrates, and is geared toward the mobility and transportation industries. The new product range is intended for automotive applications that include connector seals, battery vent… Read more »

EverCharge opens new EVSE factory in Hayward, California


EverCharge, a provider of EV charging equipment for fleets and multi-family homes, is opening a new 30,000-square-foot production factory in Hayward, California.  Expected to be completed by early 2023, the new facility is part of the company’s plans to double its factory workforce by mid-2023. The Hayward location was chosen for its surrounding business community… Read more »

Today’s Webinar: The benefits of silicon nitride bearing balls for high voltage traction motors


Silicon Nitride bearing balls offer the ideal combination of mechanical strength and electrical resistivity. Unlike steel, silicon nitride hybrid bearing assemblies provide strong electrical insulation to eliminate arcing without compromising critical mechanical properties. In this presentation, CoorsTek R&D Engineer Aaron Miller will discuss the benefits of using Cerbec® Silicon Nitride bearing balls in EV traction… Read more »

ZF reaches milestone: two million EV motors produced


This year, automotive supplier ZF reached the milestone of two million electric motors produced. To keep pace with the global increase in demand for EVs, the company has been continuously accelerating production at its lead plant in Schweinfurt, Germany. It has also commissioned major production lines in Serbia and China. Another plant in North America… Read more »

STMicroelectronics introduces improved silicon-carbide power modules


Global semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics has released new high-power modules for EVs that it says will boost performance and driving range. They will be used for Hyundai’s E-GMP EV platform, which is shared by the Kia EV6 and other models. The company’s five new third-generation SiC-MOSFET-based modules cover a range of power ratings and operating voltages… Read more »

Customcells raises 60 million euros for development of electric aviation


German battery maker Customcells has closed a Series A financing round for 60 million euros with investors that include VC World Fund, Abacon Capital, Vsquared Ventures and Porsche. The company plans to use the funds to expand activities in the electrification of air traffic, intensify R&D and further internationalize operations. Customcells, a spin-off of research… Read more »

2024 Volkswagen ID.7 revealed at CES (sort of)


The Passat-sized battery-electric sedan will be sold in North America, Europe, and China Volkswagen debuted the ID.7, the next new model in its growing range of “ID” battery-electric models today, in an event held before the doors of the huge Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas open to the public Thursday. The debut or… Read more »

Graphex and Northern Graphite partner to produce graphite anode material in North America


Graphex Technologies, a processor of specialized natural graphite, has signed a letter of intent with Northern Graphite to aggregate Northern’s raw material supply capabilities with Graphex’s downstream processing expertise to deliver an end-to-end supply of graphite from mine to battery while on-shoring a critical mineral supply chain to North America. Graphex and Northern intend to… Read more »

Nth Cycle wins $2.15-million DOE grant for electro-extraction technology


Nth Cycle, a metals processing and recycling technology company, has been awarded a $2.15-million grant from the DOE under the Battery Materials and Battery Manufacturing and Recycling Funding Opportunity (BMBMR) program.  According to the company, its low-emission refining technology, called electro-extraction, transforms the outputs of metal scrap, electronics recycling, untapped mining resources and waste from… Read more »

Vulcan to use new lithium extraction sorbent at brine resource in Germany


Vulcan Energy Resources has successfully developed, tested and demonstrated its in-house lithium extraction sorbent, VULSORB, for use in lithium extraction from the Upper Rhine Valley Brine Field in Germany. VULSORB is a variation of the type of lithium extraction sorbents developed thirty years ago, but the company says its process is faster and more efficient… Read more »