Skeleton Technologies has introduced a new product that combines supercapacitors and batteries, and has joined a coalition of nine members, including Shell, that aims to electrify mining equipment. The SuperBattery doesn’t use any cobalt, copper, nickel or graphite. The company says it can last for 50,000 cycles. It is currently being used or tested in… Read more »
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NI announces its highest-performing EV battery cycler to date
Battery labs need power—lots of power—in order to test batteries by cycling them over and over. NI, a provider of automated testing and measurement systems, keeps turning up the voltage. The company has just unveiled its highest-voltage EV battery cycler to date, the High Power System-17000. This 150 kW battery cycler is designed to support… Read more »
VisIC and Kyocera expand collaboration on high-current components
Semiconductor manufacturer VisIC Technologies and sensor and control unit company Kyocera AVX Salzburg—a subsidiary of Kyocera AVX—are expanding their collaboration on high-current power components designed for high-voltage applications including e-drivetrains and charging. “Together with Kyocera AVX Salzburg, we will provide packaged discrete GaN devices and die-based power modules for major EV OEM and Tier 1… Read more »
Ricardo and InoBat to collaborate on EV batteries
Global consulting firm Ricardo has signed a memorandum of understanding with EV battery company InoBat to work together on battery cells, modules and packs for EVs. “Drawing on its expertise in proprietary battery cell R&D and large-scale battery cell production, InoBat will manufacture, test and supply cells,” says Ricardo. “As a globally trusted engineering and… Read more »
Researchers achieve a breakthrough in the development of lithium metal batteries
A team of researchers working in collaboration with the Nagoya Institute of Technology has discovered a new mechanism to stabilize the lithium metal electrode and electrolyte in lithium metal batteries. The researchers say the new mechanism, which does not depend on the traditional kinetic approach, has the potential to enhance the energy density of batteries…. Read more »
COMSOL’s Multiphysics software adds tools for vehicle electrification
Mathematical modeling software company COMSOL has released version 6.1 of its Multiphysics software, and the latest version includes modules that add analysis tools for vehicle electrification projects. “In the AC/DC Module, new functionality for rapid layout of motor windings and magnet arrays ensures a smooth workflow for electric motor design and analysis,” says the company…. Read more »
Bosch begins motor production at Charleston plant, invests $260 million in expansion
Bosch has begun production of electric motors at its Charleston, South Carolina manufacturing facility. The company plans to invest an additional $260 million to further expand production of electrification products at the site. Bosch is producing rotors and stators, and assembling the motors, in a building where diesel powertrain components were once made. The company… Read more »
Everledger and Ford introduce battery passport pilot
Digital transparency company Everledger and Ford have launched a battery passport pilot for tracking EV batteries. “The battery passport concept was launched by the Global Battery Alliance (GBA), a multi-stakeholder alliance that brings together 110 leading international organizations,” says Everledger. “The battery passport is the digital identity of a battery which includes information about its… Read more »
AM Batteries secures $25 million in Series A financing for its dry-electrode technology
AM Batteries (AMB), a pioneer in lithium-ion dry-electrode technology, has closed a $25-million Series A financing round led by Anzu Partners. Other investors include TDK Ventures, Foothill Ventures, Toyota Ventures, Zeon Ventures, SAIC Capital, VinFast, Doral Energy-Tech Ventures, and Creative Ventures. AMB will use the funding to expand its team and accelerate its commercialization efforts,… Read more »
ZF’s new e-axle for pickup trucks features 800 V SiC inverters
ZF has introduced an e-axle designed for Class 1-6 pickup trucks in the North American market. The eBeam Axle is composed of a motor, transmission, solid axle and the company’s 800 V SiC inverters. It is intended for 400 and 800 V systems, and is capable of supporting up to 350 kW and 16,000 Nm… Read more »
