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Novacium’s GEN3 silicon anode batteries show 40% more capacity than graphite in testing


HPQ Silicon’s French affiliate, Novacium, has demonstrated that its silicon anode battery materials showed a 40% overall capacity improvement over a graphite benchmark in 100 charge-discharge cycles. The tests simulated real-world use to assess the durability and longevity of lithium-ion 18650 batteries made with a blend of graphite and Novacium’s GEN3 silicon-based anode material. After… Read more…

Danisense says its current transducers are ideal for EV aplications


Denmark and Japan-based Danisense, which provides high-accuracy current sense transducers for demanding applications, has launched a range of current transducers featuring a voltage output. The range is designed to streamline the workflow for engineers using data acquisition (DAQ) systems for various applications, particularly in harsh environments and high-temperature settings such as EVs. The DS, DM… Read more…

Siemens unveils power distribution switchboard for EV fast chargers


Electronics giant Siemens has launched its RapidSBx switchboard, designed to address the need for power distribution to feed commercial switchboards for rapid EV charging station deployment. The UL891 switchboard offers a streamlined design for charging stations and various commercial electrical infrastructure anywhere an outdoor switchboard is needed to comply with green initiatives. This includes urban… Read more…

Toyota invests a fresh $500M in Joby Aviation to support eVTOL air taxi certification, production

eVTOL air taxi developer Joby Aviation has secured a fresh round of funding from previous investor Toyota Motor Corporation, totaling $500 million. With its investment, Toyota’s total funding committed to the eVTOL specialist inches closer to $1 billion. The money will help Joby secure flight certification and begin commercial production of its sustainable aerial technology. Read more…

ROHM and UAES sign supply agreement for SiC power devices


Japanese electronic parts manufacturer ROHM Semiconductor and China-headquartered United Automotive Electronic Systems (UAES), a developer and manufacturer of automotive electronic systems, have entered into a long-term supply agreement for SiC power devices.  The components are designed to improve the efficiency and performance of a variety of EV systems that contribute to increased cruising range and… Read more…

Toyota delays three-row SUV for the US

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Toyota, once the car industry’s most staunch EV skeptic, has recently changed its stance somewhat, announcing it would invest €10.09 billion in EV R&D. Back in February, it also revealed that it was working on an all new three-row SUV for the US market, which would be built at its flagship facility in Kentucky. This project has now been delayed,… Read more…

Danfoss Editron division expands its on- and off-highway electrification business


Danfoss Power Solutions has appointed Xianwei (Roy) Chen as President of its Editron division. Previously Editron’s Vice President, Chen will now report directly to Danfoss Power Solutions President Eric Alström. Chen will play a key role in strengthening Danfoss’s  on- and off-highway electrification business. He will lead the two Editron business units: eMotor & Inverter… Read more…