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Multi-parameter sensor gives early warning of thermal runaway

Metis Engineering has announced the production version of its Battery Safety Sensor, a CAN-based device designed to detect a lithium-ion cell venting, an early sign of catastrophic EV battery failure.

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Moke goes all-electric

Moke International has announced the introduction of the all-electric Moke. It is replacing the IC-engined version, which after January 1 will no longer be available. Its three-phase AC synchronous 44 hp motor and rear-wheel direct drive are said to allow it to reach 55 kph (34 mph) in 4.5 seconds, and then on to a […]

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Momentive expands its range of liquid silicone rubbers for e-mobility

Momentive Performance Materials has added two new liquid silicone rubbers (LSRs) to its materials portfolio. It says the LSRs, NL9360 and NL9330, are particularly suitable for dissipating high temperatures from sensitive components, for example in the drive system or charging management of EVs. Momentive has also announced a new low-temperature cure (LTC) LSR that cross-links […]

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Volvo Cars starts production of the C40 Recharge

Volvo Cars has begun production of the C40 Recharge, its second fully electric car, at its manufacturing plant in Ghent, Belgium. The Ghent plant also produces the XC40 Recharge, the fully electric version of the company’s SUV and Volvo Cars’ first fully electric model. By 2030, the company aims to be selling only fully electric […]

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Lunaz offers licence to thrill with electric Aston Martin DB6

Lunaz has announced that it is to start a limited production run of an electrified version of the Aston Martin DB6. It joins the company’s electric line-up of other iconic British marques, including Bentleys and Rolls-Royces. Each DB6 will undergo an extensive bare-metal restoration and re-engineering process. The brakes, suspension and steering will be uprated […]

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Dow launches conformal coating for harsh environments

Dow has unveiled a new conformal coating it calls Dowsil CC-2588. It is an abrasion-resistant silicone-based material that protects PCBs and electronic components against high humidity and corrosion. The coating is virtually odourless and cures at room temperature. It can be sprayed on in a single pass and dries to a film thickness of 50-200 […]

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ABB launches ‘world’s fastest’ electric car charger

ABB has launched an all-in-one EV charger, which it says is the fastest on the market. The Terra 360 is a modular charger that can simultaneously charge up to four vehicles. It has a maximum output of 360 kW, and ABB says it is capable of fully charging any EV in 15 minutes or less. […]

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NIO unveils standard-range battery with better performance in colder weather

NIO has launched a new standard-range 75 kWh hybrid-cell battery it says will reduce range loss in low temperatures by 25%. It adds that the battery also gives a more accurate state of charge (SoC) estimate while matching the battery performance of a ternary lithium battery. The battery is a hybrid of ternary lithium and […]

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Mahle Powertrain and Allotrope Energy unveil battery technology that allows ultra-fast charging

Mahle Powertrain and Allotrope Energy have unveiled a new battery technology which they say offers ultra-fast recharging and good power density. By combining supercapacitors with traditional lithium-ion batteries, the lithium-carbon technology enables a full charge to be delivered in a similar time to refuelling an IC-engined vehicle. In addition, the lithium-carbon cells do not use […]

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QUANTRON launches electric 12-metre bus

Available as both BEV and FCEV Attractive price level of the QUANTRON BEV-Buses: on a par with conventional diesel buses Proven technology – thousands of buses already in use Batteries from CATL, fuel cells from Ballard Power E-mobility specialist Quantron AG is launching its own QUANTRON vehicle, the electric QUANTRON 12 m low-floor bus, at […]
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