4 Intro Reducing costs and improving reliability are fundamental drivers in electrification development, but as the industry matures, inter-sector collaborations are providing a fresh source of inspiration 6 The Grid EV charger security vulnerability exposed, Alpine’s Active Torque Vectoring takes us beyond conventional limitedslip differentials, South Korean researchers boost all-solidstate batteries, an electrically powered gyroplane for urban air traffic and much more 14 In conversation: Kent Wanner How a “North Dakota farm kid” became principal electrification engineer at John Deere and is leading the development of ruggedised EVs for the agriculture sector 20 Dossier: BAE Systems’ demo Class 7 truck BAE Systems’ retro-fit electrification package might be the medium-duty-trucking solution to achieving urban net zero goals 30 Focus: Motor testing To ensure optimum performance, longevity, reduced losses and lower operating costs, testing of electric motors throughout their life cycle is invaluable 38 Show report: The Battery Show North America We round up some of the latest trends in battery innovation, next-gen materials, advanced EV tech and sustainable manufacturing showcased at this successful event 46 Digest: Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo CE reveals details of the challenges its engineers face in electrifying existing heavy-duty off-highway vehicles and developing new electric alternatives 14 38 20 52 Deep insight: Fuel cell stack adhesive Advances in adhesives and sealing materials for hydrogen-based fuel cells and electrolysers, together with new dispensing techniques, are simplifying production 58 Focus: Battery binders In striving to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries, the binders are an often overlooked and underappreciated component 66 PS: Beyond lithium Computational simulation is set to revolutionise battery chemistry development, providing analytical data in days rather than years 46 3 E-Mobility Engineering | January/February 2026 January/February 2026 | Contents
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