South Korean chemical manufacturer POSCO Future M is introducing new anode and cathode material technologies for EVs and adjusting its supply chain strategy for EV components. The company has developed a nickel-nickel single-crystal cathode material that maximizes energy density by increasing the nickel content to over 95%. POSCO Future M Read more
EnergyHub, a provider of grid-edge flexibility systems, has partnered with GM Energy, a business unit of General Motors, to integrate GM’s EV and home energy storage systems into EnergyHub’s network of utility and market programs across the US. The collaboration will allow eligible owners of Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac EVs, Read more
Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) has introduced a new L120 Electric wheel loader and a refreshed 23-ton EC230 Electric excavator. The models are the first mid-sized machines in the Volvo CE electric lineup, joining three mini-excavators, two compact wheel loaders and an asphalt compactor. “The EC230 and L120 electric models give Read more
High-power EV charging and battery-integrated systems provider XCharge North America has formed a strategic partnership with Hypercharge Networks, a North American EV solutions provider, to bring GridLink chargers to Canada. XCharge will supply GridLinks to Hypercharge, which will distribute the chargers to automotive dealerships and other customers across British Columbia Read more
Electronic test and verification firm Pickering Interfaces has expanded its 41-670 (PXI) and 43-670 (PXIe) LVDT, RVDT and resolver simulator modules to include high-speed resolver simulation up to 130 kRPM rotation to provide precise testing of advanced servo systems in industries such as automotive, aerospace and defense. The updated module Read more
At the upcoming Battery Show Europe, German adhesive specialist Henkel will showcase its latest advances in adhesives, functional coatings, thermal management and sealing solutions, which the company calls “key enablers of safer, more efficient and more sustainable EV batteries.” “At Henkel, we are collaborating closely with industry partners to push Read more
Rivian (RIVN) is charging ahead with another major project. The EV maker is building a new 1.2 million-square-foot supplier park near its Normal, Illinois, manufacturing plant as part of a nearly $120 million investment. With a $16 million incentive package from the state, Rivian expects it to be “a key Read more
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South Korean battery and electronic material manufacturer Samsung SDI has started production of 46-series cylindrical batteries with a diameter of 46 mm. The modules will be initially supplied to an American customer for use in micro-mobility applications. Samsung SDI unveiled its 46-series lineup, consisting of four sizes—4680, 4695, 46100 and Read more
It’s not just electric vehicles. Toyota is warning, “We don’t have much time left,” with China poised to take the lead in another emerging technology following EVs. more…