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TRUNNANO develops spherical aluminum nitride powder for EV materials


China-based chemical materials firm TRUNNANO has announced a breakthrough in the production of high-purity spherical aluminum nitride (AlN) powder, which it says overcomes long-standing technical challenges. The powder’s thermal conductivity makes it ideal for thermal interface materials in EVs, where efficient heat dissipation is critical. It also enables high-performance ceramic substrates for power electronics and… Read more…

Nissan and ChargeScape announce new vehicle-to-grid pilot with Silicon Valley Power


ChargeScape, an automotive joint venture focused on EV-grid integration, and Nissan have launched a new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilot in the utility territory covered by Silicon Valley Power (SVP). Silicon Valley is one of the world’s data center hotspots, and utilities such as Silicon Valley Power are seeking innovative ways to quickly increase power supply to… Read more…

Toshiba launches 1500 V photorelay for automotive battery management systems


Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage has introduced the TLX9161T automotive photorelay, designed to help EV manufacturers and battery system suppliers manage high-voltage battery packs. The TLX9161T, housed in a compact SO12L-T package, delivers a minimum output withstand voltage of 1500 V to meet requirements for high-voltage automotive batteries. Volume production has started. The TLX9161T targets… Read more…

BYD plans to build Dolphin Surf in Hungary in 2025


BYD is showcasing its European commitment and progress at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich with the public debut of the only partially electric Seal 6 DM-i Touring, and also displaying the Dolphin Surf, which was awarded a five-star EuroNCAP safety rating and has been confirmed as the first BYD passenger car to be made in Europe. The Chinese carmaking giant has also announced a new BYD Certified Pre-owned scheme. Read more…