Comau has joined a pan-European energy transformation initiative in the field of e-mobility in support of the BATTwin project.
The company will work with the project’s partners to identify and define crucial data parameters, hardware, software and digitalisation technologies that can be used to meet the goal of zero-defect cell production. Read more…

The Magnetics Show is a commercial exhibition and technical conference combined. Featuring technical sessions, two conferences, 50+ speakers and 100+ exhibitors, this one-of-a-kind event is this year’s focal meeting point for the entire magnetics industry, held at The Pasadena Convention Center, California on 22-23 May. Read more…

The Battery Show Europe and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe, held at the Messe Stuttgart, Germany, has unveiled its comprehensive Conference agenda, spanning three days of sessions. These sessions will spotlight key topics driving the European advanced battery and H/EV industry forward. Read more…

JLR has partnered energy storage start-up Allye Energy to create the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to provide zero emissions power on the go.
A single Allye MAX BESS holds seven second-life Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEV battery packs, which can be removed easily from a vehicle and slotted into customised racks without requiring additional processing. Read more…

Bel Fuse has expanded its range of fuses for electric and hybrid vehicles with a complete line of 800 V offerings, complementing its 500 V and 1,000 V products.
The fuses come in a variety of formats and mounting options, and they are suitable for operating temperatures of -40 C to 100 C, with some featuring a range of up to 125 C. Read more…

Luxinar will showcase its laser applications for every stage of the battery production process at The Battery Show Europe, staged in Stuttgart, Germany, on 18-20 June.
The company will present its CO2 laser sources and femtosecond lasers that can shape battery cells and refine electronic components for the first time at stand 4-G58. Read more…

Touted as the future of EV propulsion, axial flux motors are more compact, lighter and offer higher power and torque densities than their radial flux counterparts. Until now, they have been exceedingly hard to build but Traxial, a subsidiary of Magnax, is aiming to change the game with a new design methodology that could take this to the mainstream.
The Belgium-based company’s design-for-manufacture approach to its motor has resulted in a solution that minimises the number of parts required, maximises the ease of automation in assembly, minimises material use and ensures the crucial tolerances can be achieved in mass production. Read more…

The flagship event of the global Thermal Management Expo portfolio, Thermal Management Expo North America is a unique, free-to-attend exhibition and conference that connects senior engineers and key decision-makers with suppliers specialising in thermal systems and materials.
Co-located with Ceramics Expo, the event will take place from April 29 to May 1, at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, USA. Read more…

As part of its ongoing mission to push the boundaries of EV technology, Rimac Technology is embarking on the next stage of development by delivering greater volumes of advanced battery systems. This collaboration with BMW Group marks a significant milestone for Rimac Technology, as it represents the largest and most ambitious project the company has undertaken to-date. Read more…

Skyfly and AeroVolt are working on the first electric vehicle take-off and landing (eVTOL) flight in the UK between two airfields with electric charging points, writes Nick Flaherty.
AeroVolt is installing a network of aircraft smart chargers around the UK at airports and aerodromes. It currently has five operational sites and aims to have 24 running by the time deliveries of the Skyfly Axe eVTOL begin in 2025, with plans in place for over 60 sites. Read more…

Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group, is partnering battery materials company Talga Group to recover graphite from old electric vehicle (EV) batteries to produce a battery-grade product for use in new anodes. Read more…

In the seemingly eternal quest for greater energy density in batteries, one of the most promising lines of development is the lithium metal battery, in which the conventional graphite anode is replaced by a pure lithium metal foil. This is the approach that Sion Power is taking with its Licerion battery technology, as CEO Tracy Kelley explains to Peter Donaldson, bringing us up to speed with the company’s progress. Read more…

Metis Engineering has shared details of a publication by Sandia National Laboratories in the Journal of the Electrochemical Society. Tests found the Cell Guard sensor detected a thermal runaway incident seven minutes faster than other reported evaluations. Read more…

Beyond reductions in local air pollution and fossil fuel consumption, EVs could also make an important contribution to societal energy efficiency through participation in sector coupling. This is the integration and coordination of different energy sectors – such as electricity, heating, cooling and transport – with the goal of optimising the use of renewable energy sources and improving overall energy efficiency across all of those sectors. Read more…

Orbis Brakes in the US has licensed a NASA-patented technology for lightweight braking systems in electric vehicles, writes Nick Flaherty.
The revolutionary brake disc design is at least 42% lighter than conventional cast-iron rotors, with performance comparable to much more expensive carbon-ceramic models. Read more…

With the Ultrasonic Power Stack 12.000, Herrmann Ultraschall has developed an expansion for the ULTRASAFE W welding machine, which increases its power while reducing cycle times.
This increases the maximum welding force of the machine to 10,000 newtons, so even high-voltage cables with cross-sections of up to 150 mm² can be welded reliably. Read more…

Researchers have found a key way to extend the life of next-generation lithium-metal batteries, writes Nick Flaherty.
Lithium metal cells can double the range of EVs on a single charge and this is a crucial technology for solid-state cells. The researchers at Stanford University found a low-cost approach, which was to simply drain the battery and let it rest for several hours. This restored battery capacity and boosted overall performance. Read more…

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has rolled out an additional variant of its SICHARGE D electric vehicle (EV) fast charger, with a maximum output of 400 kW.
Designed for future-proof EV charging, the SICHARGE D dispenser enables up to four vehicles to be charged at the same time with only one grid connection, optimising times for customers, and delivering cost and space savings for charge point operators (CPOs). Read more…

FEV has developed PD-HVX (Partial Discharge – High Voltage X) for the early detection and prevention of PD in high-voltage electric-drive units (EDUs). PD can cause damage to the insulation in modern EDUs, and in the worst-case scenario this can result in total failure of the vehicle. Read more…

The completely newly developed high-voltage battery (HV battery) is largely responsible for the longest electric range in the current Audi portfolio. With an impressive range of 625 kilometers (388 mi), the Audi Q6 e-tron1 is highly suitable for everyday use, making it one of the models with the longest range in its segment. The two model variants, Audi Q6 e-tron quattro1 and Audi SQ6 e-tron2, each have an HV battery with a gross storage capacity of 100 kWh (net 94.9 kWh). Compared to the battery systems previously used by Audi, the battery consists of just twelve modules with a total of 180 prismatic cells. The 15 cells per module are connected in series. For comparison, the HV battery in the Audi Q8 e-tron consists of 36 modules and 432 cells. Read more…