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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
Mine Truck Powered by Massive Battery Hydrogen Fuel Cell Launches in South Africa

Mine Truck Powered by Massive Battery Hydrogen Fuel Cell Launches in South Africa

The truck’s powertrain, the largest of its kind in the world, employs eight hydrogen fuel cells in parallel, a gargantuan radiator, and seven…


News May 17, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
The Impact of EVs on the Electric Grid

The Impact of EVs on the Electric Grid

With gas prices rising, electric vehicles are becoming more popular, but transportation decarbonization remains a major issue.


News May 14, 2022 by Harsha Korde
Siemens Mobility and Mitsubishi Electric to Advance SiC Use in Railway Drive Systems

Siemens Mobility and Mitsubishi Electric to Advance SiC Use in Railway Drive Systems

The companies will coordinate to develop Mitsubishi’s SiC power modules for use in the rail platforms offered by Siemens, such as its latest, the…


News May 12, 2022 by Ian Hahn
ABB to Supply Shell with its Full Complement of Charging Solutions

ABB to Supply Shell with its Full Complement of Charging Solutions

ABB will equip Shell with its AC and DC solutions, which range from wallboxes to fast-charging stations and even electric bus charging systems, to…


DOE Advances Funding to Boost Power Grid And EV Battery Supply Chain

DOE Advances Funding to Boost Power Grid And EV Battery Supply Chain

The Department of Energy announced billions in investment to modernize the power grid and build a domestic supply base for EV-critical materials,…


News May 10, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Carbon Nanotubes Market to Witness Impressive Growth

Carbon Nanotubes Market to Witness Impressive Growth

The industry demand for carbon nanotubes is increasing due to their applications in electric vehicles. Emergen Research projects the market size to…


News May 06, 2022 by Darshil Patel
As Competitors Look to Iron, GM Inks Deal to Source Cobalt from Australia

As Competitors Look to Iron, GM Inks Deal to Source Cobalt from Australia

Though fellow automakers are moving to eliminate cobalt from their batteries altogether, the American car giant is shoring up its supply with help…


News May 03, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
PCIM Europe 2022 Starts Next Week. Here’s What to Look For.

PCIM Europe 2022 Starts Next Week. Here’s What to Look For.

Touting itself as the world's premier forum for power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy, and energy management, the conference…


News May 02, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
ROHM Expands its Lineup of Automotive, Space-saving PMDE Package Diodes

ROHM Expands its Lineup of Automotive, Space-saving PMDE Package Diodes

Measuring a scant 2.5 by 1.3 mm, the new diodes further miniaturization in automotive applications while maintaining high performance.


News Apr 28, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
Wolfspeed Announces the Lucid Air is Using its SiC Power Modules

Wolfspeed Announces the Lucid Air is Using its SiC Power Modules

Wolfspeed will manufacture its XM3 silicon carbide (SiC) modules at its just-opened 200 mm fab in upstate New York, the largest in the world, for…


News Apr 27, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Northvolt and Galp to Build Lithium Conversion Plant in Portugal

Northvolt and Galp to Build Lithium Conversion Plant in Portugal

The companies, through their joint venture Aurora, will construct the site just south of Lisbon in the coastal city of Setúbal, where it will…


News Apr 25, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Littelfuse to Acquire Both C&K Switches and Embed

Littelfuse to Acquire Both C&K Switches and Embed

The C&K acquisition expands Littelfuse’s extant portfolio of switches, while the addition of Embed will enable the company to expand its…


News Apr 19, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
Stellantis and LG Energy Solution to Build Canada’s First Large-scale EV Battery Plant

Stellantis and LG Energy Solution to Build Canada’s First Large-scale EV Battery Plant

The companies will start constructing the site in Windsor, Ontario, later this year, with production slated to begin in early 2024.


News Apr 01, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Researchers Design Energized Body Shell for Electric Vehicles

Researchers Design Energized Body Shell for Electric Vehicles

UCF and NASA researchers have developed a lightweight, supercapacitor-battery hybrid composite material that can power an electric vehicle while…


News Mar 31, 2022 by Darshil Patel
Researchers Develop a Mountainous Hydropower Alternative Driven by Electric Trucks

Researchers Develop a Mountainous Hydropower Alternative Driven by Electric Trucks

An international team of researchers has conceptualized an innovative approach to hydropower generation in mountainous regions: Use the…


News Mar 21, 2022 by Darshil Patel
Lucid’s New Luxury EV Has an Incredibly Fast Charger, and It’s Driven by ROHM’s SiC MOSFETs

Lucid’s New Luxury EV Has an Incredibly Fast Charger, and It’s Driven by ROHM’s SiC MOSFETs

The Lucid Air, MotorTrend’s Car of the Year for 2022, can pack up to 300 miles in just 22 minutes of charging.


News Mar 21, 2022 by Ian Hahn