HEADLINES ARCHIVE
New opportunities created by EVs and the clean energy supply chain
The clean energy supply chain is providing a lot of economical opportunity to second and tertiary suppliers of EV products and services. We’ll take a look at that world through the steps of power generation, energy storage and power distribution.
Will induction charging solve EV range anxiety?
In 2023, electric vehicle (EV) sales in the U.S. showed signs of a slowdown. Range anxiety is often cited as a key issue for EV buyers. So how can induction charging make a difference?
Hydrogen-powered train sets distance record without refueling
The passenger train traveled for two days for a distance of 1,741.7 miles (2,803 km) without refueling.
Materials solutions in EV batteries
Current trends and projections for the EV market are addressed as are material science design challenges for EVs, focusing on batteries.
Engineering EV batteries for the 2030s
Although lithium-ion batteries currently dominate the EV traction battery market, manufacturers are under pressure to come up with new chemistries, technologies and manufacturing processes to support an even more rapid uptake of battery electric vehicles.
Software for motor drive development supports faster time to market
The updates add new features that automatically capture motor parameters and simplify optimizing settings.
Comau’s digital technologies to improve battery cell production reaching up to zero defects for the BATTwin Project
Comau expands its commitment to large-scale and cost-effective battery manufacturing solutions by joining this European Union project.
Material solutions for ADAS
Functional materials specified for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) include gaskets, thermal interface materials and films for light management and lens protection.
Preventing thermal runaway at every level of EV battery assembly
Discover how Boyd creates robust thermal runaway protection solutions for multiple battery types, including pouch cell, cylindrical cell and prismatic cell batteries.
E-Mobility Meets the Road, by Boyd: A 3M Preferred Converter
Internal combustion engine-only vehicles have clear expiration dates. That means that industries of all types - from power utilities, to electronics, materials, and more - must be thoughtful and proactive in their development and commercialization to fully support the move to low-emissions transportation.
New technology leverages OCPI standard to democratize EV roaming hubs
The electric vehicle (EV) roaming hub product connects EV charging providers to each other through only a single connection point.
New automotive air purifier eliminates up to 90% of airborne pollen inside vehicles
The GoPure GP5212 filters out airborne allergens including pollen and mold that can pass through the cabin filters typically found in vehicles.
New tech uses AI to avoid collisions with wild animals
A team of researchers is building a computer vision model that automatically detects wild animals on Brazilian roadways.
Take a flying ferry to work
An electric hydrofoil ferry will provide daily transport to the Manapouri Power Station across Lake Manapouri in New Zealand.
FPT Industrial sets new record with the production of its 200,000th engine in Cordoba
Achieving this historic milestone is the Cursor 13 engine, equipped with a 2,200 bar Common Rail high-pressure injection system.
Manganese hydride material magnifies hydrogen storage
A new material allows hydrogen to be stored four times more efficiently than available technology at a fraction of current costs.
Tolerance rings: eliminating tight assembly tolerances
Tolerance rings are precision mechanical fastening components manufactured out of spring/carbon steel and alloys or stainless strip. They are used to join mating cylindrical components, such as bearings, gears, sprockets and pulleys, and offer an alternative to precise machining tolerances.
THK linear motion solutions offered worldwide
THK's ideas and technology made the company pioneers in the development of the LM Guides.
Gauge carbon footprint in automotive paint shops
A new tool delivers a comprehensive life cycle analysis of ecological footprint of paint shops.
Charging solution for electrified mines
Charging solutions for high-performance commercial vehicles and mobile machinery will be key players in powering a shift toward sustainable mining practices.