Nissan to give second life to LEAF batteries at corporate HQ, takes stake in ChargeScape
Japanese automaker Nissan Motor has announced it will take a 25% stake in ChargeScape, a software company that connects electric utilities, automakers and drivers, and that it is deploying
Electronic fuses and the evolution of overcurrent protection
An old saw often uttered by an electrical engineer (or their hapless techs) when an electronic device releases its magic smoke goes something like this: “The transistor bravely sacrificed
ProLogium and FEV Group showcase silicon composite anode for EVs
Lithium ceramic battery (LCB) developer ProLogium Technology has introduced a new silicon composite anode battery, which Germany’s FEV Group is using to develop a next-generation battery pack. According to
H2020 SOLiDIFY consortium produces prototype solid-state lithium battery
The H2020 SOLiDIFY consortium, coordinated by Belgian research organization Imec, has developed a lithium-metal solid-state battery with high energy density. The prototype battery pouch cell, manufactured by Imec
Liebherr and Fortescue to expand zero-emission equipment partnership
German-Swiss multinational equipment manufacturer Liebherr and Australia-headquartered metal mining company Fortescue have announced a deal for the development and supply of zero-emission technologies that, once they enter series production,
Caterpillar designing Cat 793 mining truck platform with powertrain flexibility from diesel to electric
Caterpillar has announced that, to meet customers’ current and future needs, it is designing a modular Cat 793 large mining truck platform that will include diesel-mechanical, diesel-electric and battery-electric
Driving the future of EV battery assembly with adhesives
Sponsored by DuPont. The automotive industry is rapidly evolving, and electric vehicles are at the forefront of this transformation. Continued EV adoption hinges on several key factors: reducing costs,
“Is that it?” Musk’s Robo-show leaves even the tech-bro hopefuls nonplussed
Investors and tech-bro enthusiasts were waiting for big things from Elon Musk's robo-show last week, but were left disappointed by a complete lack of detail. "Is that it?" asked one
What engineers need to know about current sensors for EV applications
Sponsored by TTI. Whether for the BMS or motor control, here are the key specs to understand whensourcing these critical EV components. Electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity
Uber punts hybrid cars from “green vehicle” scheme, to focus on battery electrics
Hybrid cars will no longer qualify as "green" vehicles on Uber's rideshare service in Australia after the tech giant announced changes to prioritise electric cars on its