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Ford Finds California Lithium Source

Ford Finds California Lithium Source

Converting geothermal brines into battery materials is the goal of a new agreement.


Hyundai, LG Energy Solution to Open US Battery Plant

Hyundai, LG Energy Solution to Open US Battery Plant

A joint venture between the two Korean companies will result in a new lithium-ion battery plant in Georgia to supply EVs in North America. 


Why Are Micro and Mini EVs Popular Everywhere but the US?

Why Are Micro and Mini EVs Popular Everywhere but the US?

Affordable, efficient, and environmentally sound, pint-sized EVs are a viable alternative to the super-sized electrics U.S. automakers envision for…


General Motors, Samsung SDI To Invest $3B in U.S. Battery Plant

General Motors, Samsung SDI To Invest $3B in U.S. Battery Plant

The automaker is adding a second battery supplier to ensure it can meet its EV battery needs. 


SAE Sets Charging Standards for Transit Fleets, Other Heavy-Duty EVs

SAE Sets Charging Standards for Transit Fleets, Other Heavy-Duty EVs

A leading standards authority, SAE International, unveils new recommendations for on-route conductive charging of high-weight electric vehicles…


News Jun 02, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Onsemi to Supply High-Voltage Components for Kempower EV Fast Charging Solutions

Onsemi to Supply High-Voltage Components for Kempower EV Fast Charging Solutions

Onsemi has announced a strategic agreement with Kempower to provide high-voltage EliteSiC MOSFETs and diodes for Kempower’s EV fast-charging…


News May 27, 2023 by Mike Falter
Earnings Analysis: What do EV Makers’ Sales Mean?

Earnings Analysis: What do EV Makers’ Sales Mean?

Recent earnings reports from several leading automakers show solid sales figures as they make headway in the electric vehicle market. Here’s the…


Easy to Use and Compact: SiC Power Modules for Auto Traction Inverters

Easy to Use and Compact: SiC Power Modules for Auto Traction Inverters

E-mobility is rapidly gaining market share, resulting in a growing need for power electronics such as inverters. Some power electronics…


Toyochem Introduces Sintering Nano-Silver Pastes 

Toyochem Introduces Sintering Nano-Silver Pastes 

Toyochem introduces sintering nano-silver pastes engineered for power electronics bonding in automotive applications. 


new products May 13, 2023 by Mike Falter
Inductive Coupler “Listens” for CSS Communication in EV Charging Cables

Inductive Coupler “Listens” for CSS Communication in EV Charging Cables

The MICU 300A-SLF series of inductive couplers supports high-voltage EV charging cable sniffing/CSS listening to help with charging system design,…


new products May 11, 2023 by Mike Falter
GaN Systems OBC Reference Design has 36% Higher Power Density

GaN Systems OBC Reference Design has 36% Higher Power Density

​​​​​​​The new onboard charger (OBC) reference design from GaN Systems uses the latest GaN power transistor technologies to support…


new products May 10, 2023 by Mike Falter
LED Backlight Driver Eliminates Flicker

LED Backlight Driver Eliminates Flicker

ROHM has announced LED backlight drivers for automotive infotainment and instrument cluster LCDs with proprietary low-power PWM dimming that…


new products Apr 22, 2023 by Mike Falter
Ford’s Success Could Be Big for the EV Market

Ford’s Success Could Be Big for the EV Market

Ford’s electrification struggles–$3 billion loss, massive price hikes, and new manufacturing plants–and what they mean to the industry.


Revolutionizing Energy Demand Estimation With Machine Learning

Revolutionizing Energy Demand Estimation With Machine Learning

Researchers from University College Cork and Columbia University have published a study using TrebuNet, a machine learning technique, to better…


Industry-first 1200V SiC FET Offers Higher Power Density

Industry-first 1200V SiC FET Offers Higher Power Density

Diodes Incorporated has expanded its silicon carbide product portfolio with the first-ever 1200 V SiC MOSFET in a TO247-4 package.


new products Apr 14, 2023 by Mike Falter
Could Bidirectional Switches Become an Industry Standard?

Could Bidirectional Switches Become an Industry Standard?

Bidirectional switches offer advantages over conventional power switches and could become standard in the industry.


Nissan Finally Returns to Electric Vehicles

Nissan Finally Returns to Electric Vehicles

The Japanese company has announced 19 all-electric models to be built by 2030.


Can Tesla Build 20 Million Cars Per Year By 2030?

Can Tesla Build 20 Million Cars Per Year By 2030?

The company is expanding its Gigafactory fleet with a new facility in Mexico, but building a third of the world’s new cars in just seven years is…


Purdue Researchers Improve Electrolyte Stability in Lithium-metal Batteries

Purdue Researchers Improve Electrolyte Stability in Lithium-metal Batteries

A team from Purdue University has published research showing how a low-concentration, ether-based electrolyte can enhance stability and extend…


Skyworks, Wolfspeed Team Up on Gate Driver Board Design

Skyworks, Wolfspeed Team Up on Gate Driver Board Design

Skyworks recently released an isolated gate driver board reference design that works with Wolfspeed’s 1700-volt SiC FETs. Offering better power…