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Sony and Honda Sign Electric Vehicle Development Deal

Sony and Honda Sign Electric Vehicle Development Deal

Sony and Honda formed a $73 million joint venture to develop electric vehicles and mobility services. EE Power digs into the deal.


News Jun 28, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Solid Power Now Producing EV-scale Solid-state Batteries

Solid Power Now Producing EV-scale Solid-state Batteries

The company completed its EV cell pilot line earlier this month and will look to deliver full-scale batteries to its partners before the year is out.


News Jun 25, 2022 by Ian Hahn
EV Charging Gets Moving with Inductive Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer

EV Charging Gets Moving with Inductive Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer

On a 1 km test track embedded with coils capable of 1 MW of power transfer, a team of engineering companies has demonstrated controlled inductive…


News Jun 23, 2022 by Dale Wilson
Solar-Powered Cars: Gimmick or Great Idea?

Solar-Powered Cars: Gimmick or Great Idea?

It might be appealing to power electric vehicles with onboard solar panels, but is it practical?


News Jun 23, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Nvidia, Qualcomm, Hyperbat to Design EV Batteries in VR

Nvidia, Qualcomm, Hyperbat to Design EV Batteries in VR

U.K.-based battery manufacturer Hyperbat developed an extended reality experience using VR and 5G to create a virtual workspace for engineers…


News Jun 21, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Here Are the Key Takeaways From the IEA’s Global EV Outlook 2022

Here Are the Key Takeaways From the IEA’s Global EV Outlook 2022

Electric vehicle sales doubled, skyrocketing materials prices threaten to slow growth amidst bottlenecks, and existing grids should suffice through…


News Jun 20, 2022 by Ian Hahn
ROHM Establishes Global Application Center in India

ROHM Establishes Global Application Center in India

The company is expanding its state-of-the-art lab to cater to power applications of more than 10kW, and will hire dozens of local power electronics…


News Jun 17, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
Hydrogen is Starting to Explode, in the Good Way 

Hydrogen is Starting to Explode, in the Good Way 

With billions in investment pouring into hydrogen technology, from the DOE to Toyota to a new facility near Las Vegas, we take a dive into the…


News Jun 16, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
Ford Recalls All Mustang Mach-E Models For Battery Contactor Issue

Ford Recalls All Mustang Mach-E Models For Battery Contactor Issue

Ford has recalled nearly 49,000 of its 2021-22 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles that might not start or could lose power while driving. 


News Jun 16, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Tesla, Stellantis, Graphex Group Secure Key EV Battery Materials

Tesla, Stellantis, Graphex Group Secure Key EV Battery Materials

With the demand for battery-critical materials growing exponentially, automakers and mid-stream processors alike are racing to ink deals with…


News Jun 14, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Atop a Volcano, Volkswagen EV Hits World Record for Altitude

Atop a Volcano, Volkswagen EV Hits World Record for Altitude

At 19,000 feet above sea level on the Uturuncu volcano in Bolivia, Volkswagen’s ID.4 GTX electric vehicle landed the Guinness World Record for EV…


News Jun 10, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Toyota Releases Home Energy Storage System

Toyota Releases Home Energy Storage System

Toyota Motor Corporation has released a home energy storage system that can utilize energy from electric vehicles to power homes in the event of a…


News Jun 09, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Allegro to Acquire Heyday Integrated Circuits, Expand EV Reach

Allegro to Acquire Heyday Integrated Circuits, Expand EV Reach

The move bolsters and diversifies Allegro’s extant portfolio of voltage, current and power sensors, as well as drivers.


News Jun 08, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
Stellantis and Samsung SDI to Build $2.5B Li-ion Battery Facility

Stellantis and Samsung SDI to Build $2.5B Li-ion Battery Facility

At a new plant in Indiana, Stellantis will work with Samsung SDI to produce lithium-ion battery cells and modules for its growing EV lineup.


News Jun 03, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Predicting Battery Life Using Machine Learning

Predicting Battery Life Using Machine Learning

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory used a Machine Learning tool to accurately predict the number of cycles at which a battery performs.


News Jun 02, 2022 by Ahmad Ezzeddine
Lightweight Motor Technology Helps Electric Vehicles Travel Farther

Lightweight Motor Technology Helps Electric Vehicles Travel Farther

New electric motor tech from Infinitum Electric is 50% lighter and smaller than traditional motors and can extend the range of EVs and other…


News Jun 02, 2022 by Mike Falter
Europe’s Largest EV Battery Recycling Plant Begins Operation

Europe’s Largest EV Battery Recycling Plant Begins Operation

The facility, a joint venture between the Swedish lithium-ion manufacturer Northvolt and Norwegian aluminum giant Hydro, has enough capacity to…


News May 31, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Nexperia and Kyocera AVX to Jointly Develop GaN Power Modules For EVs

Nexperia and Kyocera AVX to Jointly Develop GaN Power Modules For EVs

The companies will look to combine Nexperia’s extensive background in gallium nitride (GaN) with Kyocera AVX’s expertise in advanced packaging…


News May 25, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
Will North America Find Enough Lithium?

Will North America Find Enough Lithium?

With 304 new gigafactories in the global pipeline, finding enough lithium to meet US demand may be cause for concern.


News May 24, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
DOE Pours $3B into Transmission Lines, Energy Storage, and EVs

DOE Pours $3B into Transmission Lines, Energy Storage, and EVs

With its aggressive funding, the DOE will look to counter growing integration gridlock, ensure stability in the face of intermittent renewables,…


News May 23, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell