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FCL Components launches signal switching relays for EV battery controls

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Japan-based FCL Components, which markets and distributes electronic and system components and sub-systems, has released a new series of signal-switching relays for power monitoring in EVs. Conventional signal relays have often been used to switch signals for on-board charging equipment in EVs, but EV batteries typically use 300-400 VDC, which exceeds the expected usage range… Read more…

ChargePoint’s next-gen Level 2 EV charging architecture increases charging speed, adds bidirectional capability

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ChargePoint has announced what it calls “a generational leap in AC Level 2 charging technology.” The new product architecture will feature bidirectional charging and maximal charging speeds. Models sold across North America and Europe will be based on the new architecture, and the company will offer variants for commercial, residential and fleet applications. “ChargePoint’s next… Read more…

The 2025 XPeng X9 sets course for global markets

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Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng is broadening its horizons with the launch of the updated 2025 X9 MPV. This seven-seat electric car, previously available in mainland China, is now setting its sights on Europe and other international markets. The 2025 X9 maintains its predecessor’s starting price in China at RMB 359,800, which translates to just over €44,200. This price point… Read more…

Swiss transport and waste disposal company buys a FUSO eCanter electric truck

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TIT Imhof, a transport, construction and disposal company based in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, has added an electric FUSO eCanter 9C18e skip loader to its truck fleet. The 8.55-tonne light-duty truck, which includes a type AK4V skip loader from Meier-Ratio, transports empty containers to customers and hauls the full containers to Imhof’s disposal center in Kreuzlingen. Imhof’s… Read more…

CustomCells joins project to advance large-format round battery cells

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German battery manufacturer CustomCells is participating in an €8-million research project to develop next-generation round battery cells. The Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW), the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (Fraunhofer IPA) and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are the scientific partners. CustomCells has chosen to locate its pilot… Read more…

SK On and SK Enmove showcase battery immersion cooling

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South Korean battery and trading company SK On is showcasing advanced thermal management technology with lubricant supplier SK Enmove. The immersion cooling technology for EV batteries circulates electrically insulating thermal fluids inside the battery pack to effectively dissipate heat. Since the coolant directly contacts the battery cells, it can more effectively suppress temperature rise compared… Read more…

Aachen University project aims to optimize fast charging capability of prismatic battery cells

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The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) of RWTH Aachen University is working with research and industry partners to optimize the fast charging capability of prismatic lithium-ion batteries. The aim of the new, three-year SchnelleZelle project, funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, is to expand the performance of… Read more…

BMW announces new HypersonX sound system for the Neue Klasse

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BMW just announced its new HypersonX Soundscape, developed in-house that will be featured in the new Neue Klasse models this year. There are 43 sound signals tailored for Personal and Sport Modes. The company says the HypersonX sound system is deeply integrated into Operating System X and utilizes advanced hardware and software to adapt the sounds to the current driving… Read more…