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Largest US Solid-State Battery Facility To Address Scalability Challenges

Largest US Solid-State Battery Facility To Address Scalability Challenges

Factorial Energy’s Massachusetts facility will be the largest solid-state battery plant in the U.S. This article examines solid-state batteries,…


News Nov 06, 2023 by Jake Hertz
New SiC Power Modules and Fab Capacity Expansion

New SiC Power Modules and Fab Capacity Expansion

STMicroelectronics is releasing its latest silicon carbide power module for EVs and other high-voltage applications, while onsemi completes the…


new products Nov 05, 2023 by Mike Falter
Tesla Lithium Extraction Facility Opening Mid-2024 in Texas

Tesla Lithium Extraction Facility Opening Mid-2024 in Texas

Tesla’s lithium refinery plant on the Texas Gulf Coast is ahead of schedule and should begin production by mid-2024.


News Nov 03, 2023 by Kevin Clemens
The Reality of Solar-Powered Cars

The Reality of Solar-Powered Cars

Electric vehicles with built-in solar panels seem like a good idea—until you confront reality. This article examines the possibilities and…


Will China’s Limits on Graphite Hurt Li-ion Production?

Will China’s Limits on Graphite Hurt Li-ion Production?

China's plan to limit graphite exports has far-reaching effects on electric vehicles and efforts to transition to renewable energy.


Using Battery Digital Twins to Elevate EV Performance and Life

Using Battery Digital Twins to Elevate EV Performance and Life

Battery digital twins continuously collect battery and vehicle data over the system’s lifetime, accurately estimating the battery’s current and…


Iron Phosphate: A Key Material of the Lithium-Ion Battery Future

Iron Phosphate: A Key Material of the Lithium-Ion Battery Future

LFP batteries will play a significant role in EVs and energy storage—if bottlenecks in phosphate refining can be solved.


Next-Gen EV Batteries: Toyota Plans Lithium-Ion Improvements

Next-Gen EV Batteries: Toyota Plans Lithium-Ion Improvements

Toyota is developing lithium-ion battery technology to electrify all its vehicles for faster charging and more miles. The first next-gen batteries…


Reed Relays Offer Reliability for EVs, High-Voltage Measurement

Reed Relays Offer Reliability for EVs, High-Voltage Measurement

The BH and MHV reed relays from Standex bring reliability, performance, and a small form factor to high-voltage measurement and control systems in…


new products Oct 17, 2023 by Mike Falter
Inepro Launches “Smallest in Class” 3-Phase Metering

Inepro Launches “Smallest in Class” 3-Phase Metering

The solution aims to address the needs of space-sensitive applications like charging solutions and lamposts. Here, we’ll examine three-phase…


new products Oct 15, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Next Generation of Engineers Embraces Vehicle Electrification

Next Generation of Engineers Embraces Vehicle Electrification

University students are pushing the EV envelope by setting records for acceleration and longest range.


Do LFP Batteries Have a Future in EV Construction?

Do LFP Batteries Have a Future in EV Construction?

Lithium-ferro-phosphate cathodes have many advantages, but as Ford halts construction on a major LFP plant, some are questioning the future of LFP…


Rooftop PV + EVs = Solar Power Synergy

Rooftop PV + EVs = Solar Power Synergy

Researchers believe solar rooftops can power a city while charging electric vehicles, thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions. They propose…


tech insights Oct 11, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Optimizing Carbon Coating To Improve Lithium-Ion Battery Efficiency

Optimizing Carbon Coating To Improve Lithium-Ion Battery Efficiency

Researchers are using an X-ray imaging technique on lithium-ion batteries that reveals important new information about the variable rates of…


Advancing EVs With Chip Embedding and Driver Tech

Advancing EVs With Chip Embedding and Driver Tech

This article features the electrical results obtained by a half-bridge board, which synergistically combines three technologies–Infineon’s…


Toyota’s Hilux Hydrogen Fuel Cell Pickup

Toyota’s Hilux Hydrogen Fuel Cell Pickup

While Toyota has been slow to develop electric vehicles, the Japanese company has announced plans for a hydrogen-powered pickup truck.


The Hope and Hype for Hydrogen Part II

The Hope and Hype for Hydrogen Part II

Is all the zero-carbon hype over hydrogen justified, or is it simply a distraction?


The Hype and Hope for Hydrogen Part I

The Hype and Hope for Hydrogen Part I

In part one of this op-ed, Kevin Clemens examines the potential and problems associated with hydrogen production and use.


A Look at Emerging Research in Electric Vehicle Battery Technologies

A Look at Emerging Research in Electric Vehicle Battery Technologies

Researchers across the industry are exploring technologies to improve the performance of electric vehicles. In this article, we’ll look at a slew…


tech insights Sep 14, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Eaton Invests More Than $500M in Manufacturing for Grid Modernization

Eaton Invests More Than $500M in Manufacturing for Grid Modernization

Eaton will invest over $500 million in manufacturing capacity for electrical solutions in utility, commercial, healthcare, industrial, and…


News Sep 11, 2023 by Mike Falter