Northvolt has expanded its Voltpack Core produce line, introducing two new compact battery packs. Voltpack Core is an industrial-grade, high-energy-density lithium-ion battery pack designed to replace heavy diesel engines in demanding environments. An off-the-shelf, plug-and-play solution, Voltpack Core simplifies the path to industrial electrification for a range of applications. The
Group1 announced the release of the world’s first Potassium-ion battery -KIB- in the cylindrical 18650 form factor. The company reports that Group1’s KIB technology offers a sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective solution, free from critical minerals like nickel, cobalt, copper, and lithium. It seamlessly integrates into existing LIB processes, ensuring a
SandboxAQ announced the U.S. Army will use its Quantitative AI platform to enhance R&D efforts next-generation battery solutions and armored vehicle alloys. The platform trains deep-learning models on data from millions of chemical interactions driven by quantum-level calculations. Innovative Battery Chemistries for Power and Energy Modernization: The U.S. Army’s C5ISR
Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., announced its lithium-ion batteries will power the Tern, a new zero-emission truck brand by Hexagon and Hino Trucks. This is the first time Panasonic Energy’s batteries are being used in a commercial vehicle. Panasonic Energy will begin manufacturing batteries for Hexagon Purus’ Tern Trucks in Japan
Rivian and Volkswagen announced an upcoming JV to use Rivian’s next-gen electrical architecture and software in Volkswagen’s EVs. Rivian says both companies will combine their complementary strengths to lower the cost per vehicle by increasing the scale and accelerating innovation together. Rivian’s proven in-market zonal hardware design and integrated technology
Voltaiq has announced a partnership with AWS to speed up battery cell production, cut down on waste, and ensure on-time product launches. The Voltaiq solution is now available on the AWS marketplace and will be co-sold with AWS’s global salesforce. The company reports that this partnership brings Voltaiq’s technology and
Tektronix’s business unit, EA Elektro-Automatik \*EA\*, has announced the launch of the enhanced EA BTS 10300 Battery Test System. The company reports that the EA BTS 10300 provides industry-leading power density, offering 300 kW in a single 42U-high rack and occupying only 6.5 square feet of production floor space. Â Â
Dragonfly Energy has signed a $30 million agreement to license its lithium-ion battery brand, Battle Born Batteries®, to Stryten Energy for distribution. Stryten Energy will have exclusive rights to market and distribute Battle Born Batteries for military, automotive, marine, power sports, lawn and garden and golf cart applications, all B2B
Webasto has announced updates to its traction battery system, the Standard Battery Pro 40. Notably, the packs now come with an increase in energy, from 35 to now 40 kilowatt hours. The company says that the standardized product design of the new Standard Battery Pro 40 gives existing and new
Melexis has announced that NIO will power all of its battery electric vehicles using Melexis’ state-of-the-art current sensor chips for its traction inverter systems. The traction inverter system plays a vital role in NIO EVs by efficiently converting the battery’s direct current (DC) into alternating currents (AC) that power the
Chroma has released its next-generation bidirectional DC power supply, model 62450D-2000HL, which delivers a single-unit power density of 45kW in a 4U high form factor. The company reports that the 62450D-2000HL enables one-key switching between two output ranges within a single unit, effectively providing the output range of two units
Farasis Energy reports that it has validated its NCM cells, the P75 and P73, and they are confident they’re able to hit the million-mile mark while retaining 70% capacity over 15 years. The testing: Many cells perform well under industry-standard test conditions \*25℃ and C/3 rate\*, but real-life conditions are
Rincon Power has unveiled its latest flagship contactor – the RXR1K. The company reports that the RXR1K features a ceramic seal, ensuring superior durability and thermal capability. It also features extremely low contact resistance and a dual coil design, and they say is the lightest 1200A continuous-duty contactor available on
Protean has begun production of its Gen 5 all-in-one in-wheel motor, the Pd18 . Protean reports that The Gen 5 Pd18 can be configured to a range of wheel sizes, torque, and power capabilities. Offering integrated or separate inverters; currently available are the 400V lead products with plans for releasing
Vitesco Technologies has started serial production of its battery management electronics in Changchun, China. The first large-scale production is planned for a leading Chinese car manufacturer, which will equip its new electric vehicle models with state-of-the-art battery management technology. The company reports that the battery management electronics, also known as
Northvolt has expanded its Voltpack Core produce line, introducing two new compact battery packs. Voltpack Core is an industrial-grade, high-energy-density lithium-ion battery pack designed to replace heavy diesel engines in demanding environments. An off-the-shelf, plug-and-play solution, Voltpack Core simplifies the path to industrial electrification for a range of applications. The
Group1 announced the release of the world’s first Potassium-ion battery -KIB- in the cylindrical 18650 form factor. The company reports that Group1’s KIB technology offers a sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective solution, free from critical minerals like nickel, cobalt, copper, and lithium. It seamlessly integrates into existing LIB processes, ensuring a
SandboxAQ announced the U.S. Army will use its Quantitative AI platform to enhance R&D efforts next-generation battery solutions and armored vehicle alloys. The platform trains deep-learning models on data from millions of chemical interactions driven by quantum-level calculations. Innovative Battery Chemistries for Power and Energy Modernization: The U.S. Army’s C5ISR
Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., announced its lithium-ion batteries will power the Tern, a new zero-emission truck brand by Hexagon and Hino Trucks. This is the first time Panasonic Energy’s batteries are being used in a commercial vehicle. Panasonic Energy will begin manufacturing batteries for Hexagon Purus’ Tern Trucks in Japan
Rivian and Volkswagen announced an upcoming JV to use Rivian’s next-gen electrical architecture and software in Volkswagen’s EVs. Rivian says both companies will combine their complementary strengths to lower the cost per vehicle by increasing the scale and accelerating innovation together. Rivian’s proven in-market zonal hardware design and integrated technology
Voltaiq has announced a partnership with AWS to speed up battery cell production, cut down on waste, and ensure on-time product launches. The Voltaiq solution is now available on the AWS marketplace and will be co-sold with AWS’s global salesforce. The company reports that this partnership brings Voltaiq’s technology and
Tektronix’s business unit, EA Elektro-Automatik \*EA\*, has announced the launch of the enhanced EA BTS 10300 Battery Test System. The company reports that the EA BTS 10300 provides industry-leading power density, offering 300 kW in a single 42U-high rack and occupying only 6.5 square feet of production floor space. Â Â
Dragonfly Energy has signed a $30 million agreement to license its lithium-ion battery brand, Battle Born Batteries®, to Stryten Energy for distribution. Stryten Energy will have exclusive rights to market and distribute Battle Born Batteries for military, automotive, marine, power sports, lawn and garden and golf cart applications, all B2B
Webasto has announced updates to its traction battery system, the Standard Battery Pro 40. Notably, the packs now come with an increase in energy, from 35 to now 40 kilowatt hours. The company says that the standardized product design of the new Standard Battery Pro 40 gives existing and new
Melexis has announced that NIO will power all of its battery electric vehicles using Melexis’ state-of-the-art current sensor chips for its traction inverter systems. The traction inverter system plays a vital role in NIO EVs by efficiently converting the battery’s direct current (DC) into alternating currents (AC) that power the
Chroma has released its next-generation bidirectional DC power supply, model 62450D-2000HL, which delivers a single-unit power density of 45kW in a 4U high form factor. The company reports that the 62450D-2000HL enables one-key switching between two output ranges within a single unit, effectively providing the output range of two units
Farasis Energy reports that it has validated its NCM cells, the P75 and P73, and they are confident they’re able to hit the million-mile mark while retaining 70% capacity over 15 years. The testing: Many cells perform well under industry-standard test conditions \*25℃ and C/3 rate\*, but real-life conditions are
Rincon Power has unveiled its latest flagship contactor – the RXR1K. The company reports that the RXR1K features a ceramic seal, ensuring superior durability and thermal capability. It also features extremely low contact resistance and a dual coil design, and they say is the lightest 1200A continuous-duty contactor available on
Protean has begun production of its Gen 5 all-in-one in-wheel motor, the Pd18 . Protean reports that The Gen 5 Pd18 can be configured to a range of wheel sizes, torque, and power capabilities. Offering integrated or separate inverters; currently available are the 400V lead products with plans for releasing
Vitesco Technologies has started serial production of its battery management electronics in Changchun, China. The first large-scale production is planned for a leading Chinese car manufacturer, which will equip its new electric vehicle models with state-of-the-art battery management technology. The company reports that the battery management electronics, also known as
