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EPRI Program Helps Utilities Plan for EV Expansion

EPRI Program Helps Utilities Plan for EV Expansion

Utilities, fleet operators, automakers, and federal agencies are teaming up to prepare the grid for an influx of electric vehicle charging…


News Aug 22, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Open-Source Platform Simulates Energy Transition Strategies for Rail Infrastructure

Open-Source Platform Simulates Energy Transition Strategies for Rail Infrastructure

An open-source modeling tool, ALTRIOS, helps rail companies assess decarbonization options and optimize the rollout of energy-efficient…


News Aug 21, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Nikola Electric Truck Fire Likely Due to Battery Pack Leak

Nikola Electric Truck Fire Likely Due to Battery Pack Leak

Nikola Motors has issued a voluntary recall for 209 of its Class 8 Tre battery electric vehicles as a precautionary measure following the findings…


News Aug 21, 2023 by Mike Falter
New Partnership to Accelerate GaN Adoption in Chinese EV Market

New Partnership to Accelerate GaN Adoption in Chinese EV Market

GaN Systems has announced a partnership with ACEpower, a leading developer of power supply and EV charging solutions for the Chinese market, to…


News Aug 15, 2023 by Mike Falter
Onsemi Long-Term Supply Agreements Heat Up

Onsemi Long-Term Supply Agreements Heat Up

Power semiconductor manufacturer onsemi continues its fast pace of deal-making, announcing new long-term supply agreements (LTSA) with auto…


News Aug 11, 2023 by Mike Falter
Tata Group Building UK EV Battery Gigafactory

Tata Group Building UK EV Battery Gigafactory

After months of negotiations, the owner of Jaguar Land Rover has officially announced plans to build a battery plant in England, allowing Britain…


News Aug 07, 2023 by Claire Turvill
Automotive Suppliers Lock In Access To High-Voltage Components

Automotive Suppliers Lock In Access To High-Voltage Components

Automotive suppliers BorgWarner and Semikron Danfoss have announced long-term supply agreements with semiconductor manufacturers to secure access…


News Aug 04, 2023 by Mike Falter
A Look at Emerging Charging Solutions for Large EVs

A Look at Emerging Charging Solutions for Large EVs

Each of these solutions takes a unique approach to charging larger electric vehicles like buses and RVs. This article will examine some of the more…


News Aug 04, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Sion Power’s Lithium-Metal Battery Tech Reaches Commercial Evaluation

Sion Power’s Lithium-Metal Battery Tech Reaches Commercial Evaluation

EEPower caught up with Sion Power CEO Tracy Kelley to bring you the news.


News Jul 24, 2023 by Jake Hertz
ABB Turns to Uninterruptible Power Supplies to Address Grid Supply Challenges

ABB Turns to Uninterruptible Power Supplies to Address Grid Supply Challenges

Taking an innovation from the data center and applying it to the road, ABB hopes to enable the future of EV charging.


News Jul 24, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Tesla Rolls Out Solar EV Charging for Powerwall Users

Tesla Rolls Out Solar EV Charging for Powerwall Users

Owners of Tesla’s electric vehicles and Powerwall services can now charge their cars using excess solar energy. 


News Jul 24, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
GM Secures EV Hazard Detection With Start-Up Acquisition 

GM Secures EV Hazard Detection With Start-Up Acquisition 

General Motors makes a key acquisition to secure early hazard detection for its growing lineup of battery-powered electric vehicles.


News Jul 19, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Delivery Drones Bring Spare Parts to Offshore Wind Farms in Denmark

Delivery Drones Bring Spare Parts to Offshore Wind Farms in Denmark

Swiss drone company RigiTech unveils an autonomous drone system with precision target capabilities to drop parts to offshore wind turbines miles…


News Jul 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Exploring the Latest Molex Battery Tech Enhancements for the Next-Gen BMW EV

Exploring the Latest Molex Battery Tech Enhancements for the Next-Gen BMW EV

BMW Group has selected the Volfinity Cell Contacting System from Molex to be used in the battery management system for its next-generation…


News Jul 09, 2023 by Mike Falter
ROHM, Vitesco Sign Billion-Dollar Long-Term SiC Supply Agreement

ROHM, Vitesco Sign Billion-Dollar Long-Term SiC Supply Agreement

Vitesco Technologies and ROHM have entered into a long-term supply partnership valued at over $1 billion for ROHM to supply silicon carbide power…


News Jul 05, 2023 by Mike Falter
Airbus, STMicroelectronics Collaborate on SiC/GaN Aircraft Electrification Initiatives

Airbus, STMicroelectronics Collaborate on SiC/GaN Aircraft Electrification Initiatives

Airbus and STMicroelectronics will collaborate on research and development initiatives designed to create more efficient, lighter-weight power…


News Jul 05, 2023 by Mike Falter
ABB Invents High-Efficiency Propulsion System Inspired by Whales

ABB Invents High-Efficiency Propulsion System Inspired by Whales

The shipping technology achieves a 22% improvement in energy consumption.


News Jun 16, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Onsemi to Supply Silicon Carbide to Electric Vehicle Drive Developer

Onsemi to Supply Silicon Carbide to Electric Vehicle Drive Developer

Onsemi and Vitesco Technologies have announced a supply agreement valued at $1.9 billion over ten years to secure Vitesco’s supply of silicon…


News Jun 12, 2023 by Mike Falter
Nidec, Renesas to Jointly Develop EV E-Axle X-in-1 System

Nidec, Renesas to Jointly Develop EV E-Axle X-in-1 System

The companies have teamed up to develop reliable and high-performance EV solutions.


News Jun 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz
DOE Funding for EV Charging, Development Projects

DOE Funding for EV Charging, Development Projects

Another round of Department of Energy funding announcements graces America’s electric vehicle market. Here’s a briefing. 


News Jun 12, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell