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Toray Industries has developed a resin-film substrate for anode current collectors in lithium-ion batteries that it says is the first to meet all four key material requirements at once: resistance to oxidation and reduction, adhesion to the metal layer, mechanical strength and thermal stability. Toray says the film lets battery makers swap the copper foil…
Magnachip Semiconductor is moving into the high-voltage and ultra-high-voltage silicon carbide market by licensing Navitas Semiconductor’s GeneSiC technology. The license covers Navitas’ Gen 4 and Gen 5 GeneSiC Trench-Assisted Planar (TAP) technologies at 1,200 V, 2,300 V, 3,300 V and higher. GeneSiC came to Navitas through its August 2022 acquisition of GeneSiC Semiconductor. Charged covered…
EnerSys will dedicate the lithium cell factory it plans to build in Greenville, South Carolina, to developing and manufacturing cells for aerospace and defense applications and for specialized industrial applications that EnerSys says require a US-based supply chain. The company says the facility is intended to supply foreign entity of concern (FEOC) compliant lithium-ion cells…
Empower EIT, a vertically integrated lithium technology and operating company, has begun operation of its direct lithium extraction (DLE) and conversion process at its new new 17,000-square-foot facility in Dallas. The process turns extracted lithium chloride into battery-grade lithium carbonate. The company is aiming to make its first commercial sales in 2027. Empower EIT ran…
Sponsored by ITECH. As EV platforms push from 400 V to 800 V and beyond 1,000 V, engineers are facing a growing gap between charging capability and what can be safely tested in real-world conditions. This whitepaper unpacks the concept of “validation anxiety” and the risks tied to reliability, lifecycle performance, and grid interaction. It…
Easelink’s Matrix Charging system enables automated conductive charging of EVs. This capability is not just about convenience—it facilitates various commercial EV applications and lays the groundwork for future autonomous mobility solutions. It also makes it easier to integrate EVs into V2G applications and other smart energy systems. Now Easelink has partnered with global automotive supplier…
Microgrids are a hot topic these days, and with good reason—supporting EV charging infrastructure with battery storage, on-site generation and V2X technology can overcome grid constraints and reduce costs. Cenex has published new research detailing how DC-coupled smart energy hubs can help organisations accelerate fleet electrification while unlock substantial energy savings, lower peak demand and…
The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has selected AmpUp to develop a managed EV charging program in collaboration with the state’s electric utilities. The agency evaluated four pilots in Cycle 1 of the state’s Innovative Energy Solutions (IES) Program, and selected AmpUp’s Adapt & Earn managed charging project for deployment at scale. PURA has…
Chinese EVs are headed for Canada. The country has set an initial annual quota of 49,000 Chinese-made EVs, and this will increase to 70,000 within five years. A share of the quota is reserved for vehicles priced below CA$35,000. EVSearch, a Canadian electric vehicle research and discovery platform, has added a new section to its…
Ford and Geely Auto have set the stage for one of the most significant industrial shifts in Europe's automotive sector this decade, announcing a new joint venture that will turn Ford's Valencia, Spain, plant into a shared manufacturing hub for next‑generation multi‑energy vehicles. The partnership, revealed on July 23, 2026, aims to secure the long‑term future of the facility, boost... …
⚡ 1700 km one way, 4500 km total—and no worries about range at all! Is traveling by electric car to the French Riviera crazy? We packed 4 people and 250 kg of luggage, charged our Kia e-SOUL (64 kWh) with positive energy, and set off from Skawina near Kraków straight for Saint-Tropez! We passed through Slovakia, Austria, Italy, until we reached this French paradise. Along the way, we visited Monaco, Nice, Cannes, Eze, and the stunning lavender fields in Valensole. How much did it cost? The entire trip totaled around 1111 zł (259 EUR). For comparison, diesel would cost at least 2150…
Volkswagen has opened pre‑sales for the newest addition to its electric urban lineup: the ID. Polo equipped with a 37‑kWh battery. Designed as an affordable entry point into electric mobility, the new variant offers a WLTP range of up to 334 km and is optimized for daily commuting and city driving. The 37‑kWh model arrives just weeks after the launch of the 52‑kWh ID. Polo and is aimed at... …