SABIC has introduced LNP THERMOCOMP WFC061I, a glass fiber-reinforced polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) compound designed for use in electric vehicle control unit (EVCU) covers. The specialty material offers non-brominated and non-chlorinated flame retardance, expanding options …
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ChargerHelp says uptime is not the most accurate metric for evaluating EV charging reliability – Top Topic
by Editorby EditorChargerHelp’s mission is to improve the parlous state of public EV charging reliability. The company offers a Reliability as a Service contract, under which customers pay a fixed monthly fee for unlimited Operations & …
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Coperion advances battery manufacturing efficiency with its new roller feeder and extruder – Top Topic
by Editorby EditorAt the upcoming Battery Show North America in Detroit, material handling specialist Coperion will highlight its new K-Tron Loss-in-Weight Roller Feeder, a gravimetric solution for dry electrode coating in battery manufacturing. The new K-Tron …
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Scania launches new hybrid powertrains for buses and coaches – Top Topic
by Editorby EditorTruck manufacturer Scania is providing its new powertrain platform, based on the Super truck engine, in hybrid as well as internal combustion engine (ICE) configurations for buses and coaches. The hybrid variant offers an option for long-distance …
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Ultion Technologies’ new LFP battery cells are made entirely with North American materials – Top Topic
by Editorby EditorUltion Technologies has launched commercial-scale production and validation of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells manufactured entirely from North American materials. Ultion says these cells meet or exceed the performance of leading imported alternatives, …
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Northern Graphite secures federal loan to extend the life of its Quebec mine – Top Topic
by Editorby EditorThe Canadian government has agreed to provide Northern Graphite with a repayable contribution of up to $6.225 million to support extending the life of the company’s Lac des Îles graphite mine in Quebec. The …
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Coherent adds flexible WELD1D+ processing head for EV and battery manufacturing – Top Topic
by Editorby EditorUS-based photonic supplier Coherent has launched the WELD1D+, a next-generation laser welding processing head with integrated application programming interface (API) control. The WELD1D+ supports a range of applications across industries that require high-productivity welding …
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Schneider Electric partners with energy providers to rapidly deploy resilient infrastructure – Top Topic
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Energy management and automation specialist Schneider Electric has announced a new initiative to deploy resilient, community-based energy systems across the US. The initiative brings together more than 20 partners to support public and private …
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zSpace expands automotive training with new EV applications – Top Topic
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US-based zSpace, which provides immersive augmented reality (AR) experiences for education, has introduced two new applications designed to support training in electric and hybrid vehicle service and repair. The Electric Vehicle Maintenance application helps …
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LiFe-Younger unveils iTrailer MAX megawatt-level mobile charging system – Top Topic
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China-based energy storage firm LiFe-Younger has launched its iTrailer MAX, a megawatt-level mobile charging system for industrial vehicles and equipment. The iTrailer MAX integrates high power output, energy storage, flexible deployment and off-grid capability …
