The Grid

July 11th 2025

The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University has developed a thermoplastic rib structure to simplify the manufacture of eVTOL systems, writes Nick Flaherty. The fully automated hybrid thermoforming and injection overmoulding process cuts production time from 100 hours to two minutes, marking a major breakthrough in aerospace manufacturing efficiency. By integrating two key polymer processing techniques, the process enables production of high-performance, lightweight components with greater design flexibility and cost efficiency.

July 8th 2025

SandboxAQ has developed a new approach to using artificial intelligence (AI) for the discovery of new battery materials, writes Nick Flaherty. The company has combined LQM.

July 4th 2025

KleanDrive has secured a contract to supply its modular electric drivetrain technology for the repowering of 30 Wrightbus Streetdeck double-decker buses operated by First interior.

July 3rd 2025

As EV manufacturers push the boundaries of efficiency, safety, and performance, innovations in thermal management and structural bonding have become increasingly important. Parker’s CoolTherm Hannifin.

July 2nd 2025

Single-body architecture promises faster changeovers and reduced maintenance costs across multi-robot installations Italian automation specialist Comau has introduced its N-WG spot welding gun at Automatica downtime.

Dossier

Dossier

Ryvid

The ambitious founders of Ryvid have created a range of motorbikes designed to electrify the mass market in the Far East, then take over the streets of every major town and city on the planet, reports Will Gray. Ryvid was founded by three California-based engineers

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Cell-to-chassis

Jul 2025

Battery leak testing

Apr 2025

Motor testing

Apr 2025

Dossier

Doosan Bobcat T7X

Doosan Bobcat is using electrification to not only reduce emissions in construction but also radically change the operation of compact track loaders, reports Will Gray Construction is not the first industry you think of when it comes to sustainability or electrification. Heavy, power-hungry machines do not immediately suggest

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Cybersecurity

Apr 2025

Battery cell manufacturing

Apr 2025

Modular batteries

Apr 2025

Dossier

Evice Rolls-Royce Corniche

Evice is using modern technologies and EV powertrains to improve some of the best cars ever built, starting with a beautiful Rolls-Royce Corniche, reports Will Gray. When it comes to pure, opulent luxury, there are few more iconic cars than those produced by Rolls-Royce in the 1970s and 80s.

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Onboard chargers

May 2025

Battery dielectric protection

May 2025

Gap fillers and TIMs

May 2025

Dossier

Halevai electric boat

Halevai is on a mission to redefine the recreational marine market, combining an electric powertrain with a trimaran hull, reports Will Gray. It might look like a relatively ordinary recreational day cruiser, but in an industry that is traditionally as slow moving as a heavily loaded tanker, the design of Halevai’s model2050 – which pairs an innovative but highly standard electric powertrain with an ultra-efficient trimaran hull – places it firmly in the ‘ground breaker’ category.

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Battery safety

May 2025

Motor development and manufacturing

May 2025

Battery tech for heavy duty applications

May 2025

Dossier

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.

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Thermal runaway prevention

May 2025

Battery sealing

May 2025

Polymer considerations for EV

May 2025

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Motor materials

May 2025

Cell-to-chassis

Jul 2025

Battery leak testing

Apr 2025

Motor testing

Apr 2025

Cybersecurity

Apr 2025

Battery cell manufacturing

Apr 2025

Modular batteries

Apr 2025

Onboard chargers

May 2025

Battery dielectric protection

May 2025

Gap fillers and TIMs

May 2025

Battery safety

May 2025

Motor development and manufacturing

May 2025

Battery tech for heavy duty applications

May 2025

Thermal runaway prevention

May 2025

Special Reports

PS

Renewable energy for mining electrification

Over the centuries, mining has earned a reputation as a dirty and dangerous business that scars and poisons landscapes while consuming huge amounts of energy. However, the extracted raw materials are essential to the world economy in general and, specifically, to the drive toward electrification as a means of reducing global carbon emissions.

Deep Insight

Megawatt Charging

In 2018, the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) formed the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) Task Force to develop a robust, scalable and interoperable system for fast charging of electric heavy-duty vehicles. The goal was to meet the growing demand for fast, efficient charging of high-capacity batteries in commercial heavy-duty vehicles.

Digest

ELM last-minute delivery truck

ELM Mobility has set itself the ambitious task of redefining last-mile delivery. The vehicle for this redefinition takes the form of a small battery electric truck in the L7e category. Efficiency, low cost and minimal downtime achieved through its robustness, simplicity and ease of maintenance and repair are key design drivers of the project. “Our mission is to lower the cost per delivery and reduce urban environmental impact,” says Carsten Astheimer, the company’s founder and co-CEO

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Battery sealing

May 2025

Polymer considerations for EV

May 2025

Inverters

May 2025

Battery inspection for EV manufacturing

May 2025

Phase change materials

May 2025

Motor control

May 2025

Axial flux motors

May 2025

Busbars and interconnects

Jun 2025

Battery surface analysis

Oct 2023

Fuses and circuit protection

Sep 2023

Adhesives

Jul 2023

Battery case materials

Jul 2023

New Products

New Product

Landmark moment as Scania’s battery assembly starts operations

Historic moment for Scania as its battery assembly at the Swedish headquarters in Södertälje is inaugurated. The start of operations at the new plant enables serial production of heavy-duty premium electric vehicles.

New Product

The Battery Show announces keynotes Albemarle and PowerCo

The Battery Show North America reveals Eric Norris, President of the Lithium Global Business Unit at Albemarle and Sebastian Wolf, Chief Operating Officer of PowerCo, as keynotes for the annual show to focus discussion on generating sustainable battery lifecycles.

New Product

The Battery Show North America returns to Novi

The Battery Show is returning to the Suburban Collection Showcase in Novi, Michigan on Sept. 11-14 with more than 775 exhibitors and over 72 hours of education available across the three-day expo.

New Product

REE Automotive Names Microvast as battery pack supplier for its commercial EVs

Lithium-ion battery maker Microvast Holdings and EV platform supplier REE Automotive have signed a supply and purchase agreement. Under its terms, Microvast will provide its MV-C Gen 4 HpCO lithium-ion battery packs for REE’s EV platforms. The packs can be fully charged in 30 minutes. Their pouch cells in the MV-C Gen 4 provide 53.5 […]

New Product

ABT e-Line offers conversion of T6.1s to battery drive

ABT e-Line has announced that every existing IC-engined Volkswagen Transporter 6.1 model can now be converted to battery-electric drive. The base vehicle only has to be a diesel with a direct shift gearbox. The ABT e-Transporter 6.1 has a WLTP range of 105-138 km, depending on the body and weight, which might vary slightly during […]

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Battery case materials

Jul 2023

Powertrain testing

Apr 2024

Automotive Biometrics

May 2023

Flexible battery management systems

Apr 2023