4 Intro Sustainability is at the heart of current e-mobility design, not just in terms of ever more efficient performance but also with regard to the environmental impacts of the actual EVs themselves 6 The Grid Modular powertrains come under the spotlight, EV warning sounds are put to the test, resin-insulated SiC modules are shown to boost power density, in-wheel motors boost power and Nissan 5-in-1 e-power powertrain boosts efficiency 16 In conversation: Marlen Valverde The global technical manger ePower and energy storage at H.B. Fuller contemplates developments in adhesives, sealants and coatings used in EV batteries 20 Dossier: Mack LRe refuse truck A major player in the refuse vehicle market reveals details of how it’s set to clean up with a move to electrification 32 Focus: Battery pack materials Requirements for weight saving and greater safety regarding the battery packs of EVs are driving designers to consider using a range of existing and new materials 42 Show report: The Battery Show Europe 2025 The pick of a plethora of the latest battery-related innovations presented at The Battery Show Europe 2025, held in Stuttgart 56 20 50 50 Insight: Mining electrification The mining industry has set itself the goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and electrification across the board could be the way to achieve it 56 Deep insight: Fastcharging technology Rapid tech developments mean that the days of EV charging in a time getting close to that required to refuel a traditional car are fast approaching 64 Focus: Battery cooling As demands for battery packs to deliver ever greater power increase, remaining cool has never been more important 74 PS: Open-source e-mobility The open-source movement could be a ‘spanner in the works’ or totally transform EV design and construction 3 E-Mobility Engineering | September/October 2025 September/October 2025 | Contents
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