NXP Unveils Industry-First Ultra-Wideband Wireless BMS
NXP Semiconductors has unveiled its new, industry-first wireless battery management system (BMS) solution with Ultra-Wideband (UWB) capabilities from one of the industry’s broadest UWB portfolios. The new UWB BMS solution marks the next step in overcoming development challenges including costly and complex manufacturing processes, accelerating the adoption of EVs. Wireless communication within battery packs enables […]
MAN Develops New Scalable 89 kWh NMC Battery Packs
MAN Engines has developed a new MAN BatteryPack, aiming to simplify and improve electricity storage in the industrial sector. Based on the nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) technology, MAN’s new battery solution boasts a modular design and offers customers the flexibility to individually scale the capacity and performance of their energy storage systems for different energy requirements in […]
ABS Develops Series and Parallel Configurations For Proliance Line
American Battery Solutions (ABS) has developed series and parallel configurations for its Proliance high-voltage line of battery pack designs. This latest expansion of the Proliance line aims to service the rapidly growing fleet, commercial and off-highway vehicle markets, as well as the emerging marine EV market. The T350-50 Series connection allows for increased overall voltage of the […]
New Amprius SiMaxx Battery Cells – 90% Charge in 15 Minutes
California-based lithium-ion battery manufacturer Amprius Technologies has shipped SiMaxx, A-Sample EV Cells to the United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), whose mission is to develop advanced battery cell and system technologies to meet next-generation performance and cost goals for EVs. The A-Sample EV cells can charge to 90% of their rated energy in just […]
Exide’s New Lithium-Ion Solition Material Handling Battery
Battery manufacturer Exide Technologies has introduced the new Solition Material Handling battery. Featuring advanced lithium iron phosphate technology, it’s engineered to enhance reliability, safety, and total cost of ownership for material handling fleets. It’s tailored for demanding environments and applications such as forklifts, automated guided vehicles, ports, ground support equipment, and lifting platforms. Lithium-ion battery’s […]
ENNOVI Introduces Cell Contacting System For Pouch Cell Batteries
E-mobility specialist ENNOVI has launched the ENNOVI-CellConnect-Pouch – a new cell contacting system designed for the battery manufacturers favoring the pouch cell form factor. The new cell contacting system prioritizes cost-effectiveness, faster manufacturing cycle time, and protection against thermal runaway with advanced lamination and FDC technologies. ENNOVI’s advanced lamination technology ensures the structural integrity and […]
SAE International Releases J3400 EV Coupler Recommended Practice
SAE International has announced the release of the SAE J3400TM: NACS Electric Vehicle Coupler Technical Recommended Practice (RP), a major milestone in the advancement of EV charging infrastructure. The SAE J3400 RP establishes a robust framework for EV charging in North America including general physical, electrical, functional, safety, and performance requirements for the rollout of […]
XING Mobility Unveils IMMERSIO – a New CTC Battery Prototype
XING Mobility has unveiled a comprehensive range of immersion-cooled battery solutions at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, including the new IMMERSIO Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) battery prototype. Designed for various applications, the IMMERSIO CTC battery prototype improves space utilization and range by integrating battery cells directly into the vehicle chassis. Also on display is the IMMERSIO XE50 […]
C-BATT to Commercialize a Next-Gen Battery Anode Material
C-BATT, a joint venture between X-BATT and CONSOL Innovations, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CONSOL Energy Inc., is combining X-BATT’s battery technology with CONSOL Innovations’ American-sourced carbon resources to bring its tunable silicon-carbon composite battery material, called Obsidia, to market. The Obsidia material is being developed to increase the energy density, enhance fast-charging capabilities and improve […]
Freudenberg Introduces New Battery Cell Envelopes and Caps
German conglomerate Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has introduced new nonwoven cell stack envelopes and cell caps for prismatic battery cells. Battery cell envelopes consist of nonwoven materials that wrap the cell stack and protect it during the assembly and provide the necessary electrical insulation, while custom-designed cell caps, developed in collaboration with cell manufacturers ensures optimum […]
COOLBat’s New Lower Emissions EV Battery Enclosures
In the COOLBat joint research project, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU have teamed up with partners to develop next-generation battery enclosures for electric vehicles. The objective is to make the enclosures – a central component in any EV – lighter and cut the carbon dioxide emitted to manufacture […]
BorgWarner to Develop LFP Batteries With FinDreams Batteries
BorgWarner and BYD’s battery unit FinDreams Batteries will collaborate in development of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery packs for commercial vehicles. BorgWarner is also going to present its new DC charging station. Providing a scalable power range of 120 kW up to 360 kW, this fast charging station is the ideal solution for rapid charging […]