56 Deep insight: Megawatt charging systems Evolving MCS technologies leading to the development of multiport charging systems for simultaneous fast charging of multiple vehicles are challenging the thermal management of cables and connectors 64 Focus: Materials The power in e-motor production will go to those that choose the right materials for the right application 74 PS: Downsizing mining’s carbon footprint AI-powered microgrids can optimise the complex energy flows associated with mining and cut carbon emissions 4 Intro Trends are changing in e-mobility design with the latest shifts to new architectures and charging systems demanding innovation in e-motors and cooling systems 6 The Grid Investigating new techniques for cheaper busbar connections, adopting digital twins for optimising battery design, launching new electric ferries, discovering revolutionary battery materials and designing battery packs for easy recycling using AI, and getting hands-off with robotic charging trucks in Rotterdam 16 In conversation: Mike Bassett The head of engineering at MAHLE Powertrain discusses the nuts and bolts of hybridisation, EV innovation and future propulsion solutions 20 Dossier: Ryvid motorbikes set to clean up The scoop on an ambitious company’s plans to electrify mass mobility and tackle urban pollution on the global scale 32 Focus: Pack design optimisation Thermally conductive adhesives are supporting the move to C2C architecture through higher pack energy density and reduced costs 42 Insight: Motor cooling Hot technologies for e-motor cooling that ensure reliability, performance and durability of EV powertrains 50 Digest: ELMs EVOLV ELM Mobility is planning to redefine urban last-mile deliveries with its vehicle packaged in the form a small battery truck in the L7e category 32 50 16 20 3 May/June 2025 | Contents E-Mobility Engineering | May/June 2025
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