Charged electric vehicles | Ampere and STMicroelectronics collaborate on power and cooling systems for electric motors
Electric car maker Ampere, formed by Renault and STMicroelectronics, has announced an agreement starting in 2026 between the two companies on the supply of silicon carbide (SiC) power modules as part of their collaboration on the Powerbox Ampere electric power inverter. The power box is designed to achieve the best performance-to-size ratio across the Ampere […]
Charged electric vehicles | Proving the commercial viability of electric vehicle fleets (webinar)
Why fleet electrification makes economic sense and how to transition to electric vehicles for long-term success: Webinar, December 11, 2024, 12:30 p.m. ET Whether you’re thinking about electrifying your fleet or already have some electric vehicles on the road, this session is for you. We’ll challenge current models and processes around EV charging, offering new […]
Charged electric vehicles | Designing safer battery management systems using HIL simulation tools: white paper
Sponsored by Chroma. Improving the efficiency and safety of electric vehicles depends on an effective battery management system (BMS). For BMS in cars, it is important to note that the battery pack is not directly connected to the engine. Instead, it interacts through relays and fuses. Any interruption or abnormal connection between these components can […]
Charged electric vehicles | Video: Advanced conveyor systems for battery manufacturing
At this year’s Battery Show, Dorner and Garvey Corporation showcased the future of material handling solutions for electric vehicle and battery manufacturers. Dave Giffels, director of business development at Dorner, and Jacob Garvey of Garvey Corporation shared innovative systems aimed at enhancing efficiency and productivity in the growing electric vehicle industry. These advanced conveyor and […]
Charged electric vehicles | What’s in a name? Mercedes-Benz announces new naming agreements for electric vehicles
“What’s in a name? What we call a rose by any other name would smell as good.” These words, spoken by Juliet in Shakespeare’s great tragedy Romeo and Juliet, imply that names are meaningless. But don’t tell a product manager that, especially an automobile industry manager. Car names follow trends in culture and history, for […]
A man has been charged after an electrician found possible pipe bombs in a Pocatello apartment
POCATELLO — A Pocatello man was arrested after police got information about possible explosives and suspicious firearms inside his apartment. Cade Graber, 39, was charged with felony unlawful possession of destructive devices or bombs. According to the criminal complaint, Graber “knowingly, intentionally, or negligently possessed or controlled a bomb or destructive device.” The Pocatello Police […]
Electric Vehicles Charged | EV Connect and BlueSnap Integration for EV Charging Payment Processing
EV Connect, a charging software provider, has partnered with Massachusetts-based payment orchestration platform BlueSnap to offer simplified payment processing services for electric vehicle charging. Integration with BlueSnap is available to charging point operators and charging networks through EV Connect’s white label services or API platform. The integration is designed to simplify the integration and implementation […]
Electric Vehicles Charged | Nebraska Department of Transportation Opens Request for Proposals for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Under NEVI
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has opened a procurement opportunity under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula (NEVI) program. The Nevada Department of Transportation has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. R231-24 to select one or more qualified contractors to build, own and operate DC fast charging stations at seven locations along the I-80 […]
Charged Electric Vehicles | Efficient and Cost-Effective Power Conversion for Electric Commercial Vehicles (Webinar)
The electrification of commercial vehicles is crucial to reducing emissions and creating a more sustainable transportation industry. However, this transition poses several challenges in energy conversion that must be effectively addressed to ensure the success of electric commercial vehicles. Developing power electronics systems that can handle high voltages and currents while maintaining high efficiency is […]
Charged Electric Vehicles | Ion Storage Systems Receives $20 Million in ARPA-E Funding to Commercialize Solid-State Batteries
Ion Storage Systems, a US manufacturer of solid-state batteries, will receive $20 million from the US Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program (SCALEUP) to fund critical developments in pioneering energy technologies with untapped potential. Ion was one of four companies to receive SCALEUP funding in 2024 as part of the program’s $63.5 […]