This week Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration… Read more…
Gap fillers and TIMs
Peter Donaldson examines the shifting demands on thermal interface materials and suppliers’ innovative responses.
Thermal interface materials (TIMs), including gap fillers, are crucial for managing heat in battery packs, sensors and electronics in e-mobility applications. Their developers have to meet changing demands from battery builders and vehicle OEMs as they implement novel architectures moving into cell-to-pack, cell-to-chassis and cell-to-body schemes. Read more…
The EV support structure
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One of the signs of maturity we should look for in BEV technology is the existence of a robust market in used cars, writes Peter Donaldson. Evidence of this would include a good choice of makes and models with prices that, while strong, are significantly lower than new prices, and they reflect age, mileage, service history and overall condition. Read more…
ICPT starts automated production of LFP batteries for electric trucks and buses
Polish battery system manufacturer Impact Clean Power Technology (ICPT) has launched a highly automated production line for batteries for electric commercial vehicles. We spoke to the company’s Vice President, Bartek Kras, at the IAA Transportation about Impact’s plans. Read more…
Microvast presents battery applications for commercial vehicles
The US battery manufacturer Microvast has introduced a series of new high-performance battery solutions for electric commercial vehicles at the IAA Transportation in Germany. Read more…
XPeng unveils P7+, world’s first “AI vehicle”
At the Apsara Conference 2024 in Hangzhou, XPeng made a surprise entrance as CEO He Xiaopeng personally drove a camouflaged prototype of the much-anticipated P7+. The car had “world’s first AI vehicle” emblazoned on its side. The P7+, a significant evolution from its predecessor, the P7i, boasts a larger, sleeker body, measuring an impressive 5.06 m in length, 1.94 m… Read more…
Here’s how to find all the free money you qualify for when you buy an EV
A new tool is out that lets you search for EV incentives in your area, covering not just the federal $7,500 incentive, but any other local incentives to help you save money when buying an EV. Read more…
DeepDrive closes major funding round
The Munich-based electric motor startup DeepDrive has raised 30 million euros in fresh capital in its Series B financing round. The funds will be used to expand and industrialise drive production capacities. Read more…
Webinar: Accelerating material development for high performance battery systems
As a leading provider of advanced materials for EV battery systems, Henkel has taken a pioneering role in utilizing advanced modelling and simulation to develop materials for its e-mobility portfolio. In this webinar, we will highlight the importance of simulation in improving materials and achieving better designs for innovative EV battery systems. We will explore… Read more…
China’s Maxus eTerron 9 Goes To Europe To Do What Toyota Couldn’t
A mid-size all-electric four-wheel drive pickup with an LFP battery sounds like a winner. Read more…
China NEV retail at 445,000 in Sept 1-15, up 12% from same period last month
China’s NEV retail penetration was 53.74 percent in the September 1-15 period, and 45.15 percent year-to-date. Read more…
Liebherr electric excavator
Rory Jackson finds out how one company met the challenge of electrifying its mining excavators.
Despite being known for manufacturing huge, diesel-powered vehicles and industrial equipment, the Liebherr Group has a lengthier history in electrified powertrains than many realise. Read more…
Ekoenergetyka unveils megawatt charging system
Polish charging infrastructure manufacturer Ekoenergetyka presented its Megawatt Charging System (MCS) solution at the IAA Transportation. The device combination presented in Hanover features an optional MCS and CCS connection on a satellite unit. Read more…
Tesla wants to bring the Semi to Europe – but not before 2026
The Tesla Semi was turning heads at the IAA Transportation in Hanover. Long queues were the order of the day in front of the electric truck from the US. It even stole German electric trucks the show a little. A Tesla manager made it clear that the market launch is on the horizon. But that will take another two years. Read more…
Nio Onvo now has 40% of its store managers from Tesla
Onvo currently has 180 store managers in China, 40 percent of whom are from Tesla and 27 percent from Li Auto, an executive said. Read more…
ZF drives to power electric commercial vehicles from Ford Trucks and Farizon
ZF has announced orders for electric drives from two international commercial vehicle manufacturers. Ford Trucks has ordered electric drivetrains for its electric trucks and Farizon for its electric vans from the German supplier. Read more…
Magna Powertrain to cut 200 jobs
Magna Powertrain is cutting 200 jobs in Lannach, Austria. The powertrain manufacturer is suffering from a lack of orders. One reason is that the electric motors that were to be built for Fisker are no longer needed following the startup’s insolvency. Read more…
Fiat presents the E-Ducato Cargo Box
Fiat Professional is presenting the new Fiat E-Ducato Cargo Box at the IAA Transportation. The Cargo Box, which will be available from October 2024, converts the electric transporter into an electric box truck. Read more…
Xpeng P7+ makes real-life debut, launch expected in Q4
Xpeng’s CEO drove a lightly camouflaged P7+ to the Apsara Conference held by Alibaba today. Read more…
Tesla warns against using extension cords at Supercharger stations
Ever since Tesla opened up its Supercharger stations for third-party vehicles, there has been a problem with the positioning of charging ports on non-Tesla cars. Some of them have the port on the opposite side, leading to awkward parking positions and some cars even blocking the adjacent charging station. The Supercharger V4 has solved the issue by running a longer… Read more…
