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Nexperia Takes 100% Ownership of the Newport Wafer Fab

Nexperia Takes 100% Ownership of the Newport Wafer Fab

Continuing its recent moves to increase production capacity in Europe, Dutch semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia has acquired 100% ownership of the…


News Jul 22, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Infineon Partners With Amber Solutions on Solid-State Electricity

Infineon Partners With Amber Solutions on Solid-State Electricity

German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon is partnering with California startup Amber Solutions on silicon solid-state electricity control solutions.


News Jul 21, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Researchers Aim to Develop Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries

Researchers Aim to Develop Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries

NREL, NASA, and European researchers construct safer lithium batteries with polymer-based current collectors to prevent thermal runaway.


News Jul 15, 2021 by Darshil Patel
Solid Power to go Public in $1.2B SPAC Merger

Solid Power to go Public in $1.2B SPAC Merger

Solid Power, an EV battery maker backed by Ford and BMW, will go public in a $1.2 billion SPAC deal.


News Jul 13, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Porsche to Invest in Battery Cell Factory

Porsche to Invest in Battery Cell Factory

Porsche is scaling its high-performance battery cell production through a new joint venture.


News Jul 12, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
ORNL Researchers Bring Wireless EV Charging to Fruition

ORNL Researchers Bring Wireless EV Charging to Fruition

Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists were able to deliver high power in wireless battery charging technologies after several years of research.


News Jul 07, 2021 by Ahmad Ezzeddine
Semiconductor and Auto Groups Team up to Address Supply Chain Demands

Semiconductor and Auto Groups Team up to Address Supply Chain Demands

A semiconductor trade association and an automotive industry think tank team up for a supply chain partnership.


News Jul 06, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
A New Way to Power Chemical Reactions

A New Way to Power Chemical Reactions

New research from MIT discovered a new way where exothermic solvent absorption could be effectively converted into a usable electric potential…


News Jul 02, 2021 by Ahmad Ezzeddine
“Ultra-sensitive” Magnetic Detecting Device Research Could Open the Door for New Application Areas

“Ultra-sensitive” Magnetic Detecting Device Research Could Open the Door for New Application Areas

Researchers from Brown University have developed a cheap, accurate, and highly sensitive magnetic sensing device.


News Jun 18, 2021 by Ahmad Ezzeddine
NoMIS Power Group Receives $498K from Department of Energy

NoMIS Power Group Receives $498K from Department of Energy

New York startup lands $498,000 from the Department of Energy to develop silicon carbide semiconductors and modules.


News Jun 16, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Harvesting Energy from WiFi Signals

Harvesting Energy from WiFi Signals

National University of Singapore (NUS) researchers have designed a method to harness wireless signals and convert them into energy.


Battery Software Startup TWAICE Raises $26M in Series B Round Funding

Battery Software Startup TWAICE Raises $26M in Series B Round Funding

German startup TWAICE raised a $26 million funding round to support its expansions into the international EV and energy markets.


News Jun 03, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Semiconductor Giants Unite to Lobby for Domestic Manufacturing Funding

Semiconductor Giants Unite to Lobby for Domestic Manufacturing Funding

Leading semiconductor manufacturers and tech giants are pressuring lawmakers to spend $50 billion on the CHIPS for America Act.


News Jun 01, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Blackstone Heralds in New Era of Battery Cell Manufacturing with its 3D Printing Production Technology

Blackstone Heralds in New Era of Battery Cell Manufacturing with its 3D Printing Production Technology

Blackstone resources announce the completion of milestones for its proprietary 3D printing production technology including 3D printing of…


News May 25, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Researchers Develop a Stable, Long-Lasting Solid-State Lithium Battery for EVs

Researchers Develop a Stable, Long-Lasting Solid-State Lithium Battery for EVs

A multi-layered lithium-metal solid-state battery could provide fast charging and an extended lifetime for electric vehicles.


News May 24, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Navitas Semiconductor to go Public Through SPAC Merger

Navitas Semiconductor to go Public Through SPAC Merger

Navitas Semiconductor, a GaN power IC provider, is set to go public in a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal valued at over $1 billion.


News May 20, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Addionics and Saint-Gobain Ceramics Partner for Solid-State Battery Development

Addionics and Saint-Gobain Ceramics Partner for Solid-State Battery Development

Addionics and Saint-Gobain enter into a partnership to develop next-generation solid-state lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.


News May 03, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
US and Europe Launch Global Power System Transformation Consortium

US and Europe Launch Global Power System Transformation Consortium

The United States and European governments have established a new Consortium named Global Power System Transformation (G-PST).


MIT Research Shows Steep Decline in Lithium-ion Battery Costs

MIT Research Shows Steep Decline in Lithium-ion Battery Costs

A new MIT study offers a multi-dimensional look at lithium-ion price trends since the early-1990s.


News Apr 22, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Skeleton Receives New Funding for Ultracapacitor Production Technology

Skeleton Receives New Funding for Ultracapacitor Production Technology

Skeleton Technologies receives further funding from the German ministry to support the execution of the development of new production technology…


News Apr 21, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida