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MG’s SolidCore battery: why semi-solid state is the smarter path to production

As EVs migrate to higher voltages and more aggressive operating environments, the demand for protective coatings has shifted from passive defence to active engineering.

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AkzoNobel’s Resicoat targets corrosion and insulation in next-generation EV components

As EVs migrate to higher voltages and more aggressive operating environments, the demand for protective coatings has shifted from passive defence to active engineering. Components such as battery housings and cooling systems face electrochemical and physical stressors far beyond those of traditional underbody parts, writes Peter Donaldson.

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Battery debonding

Henkel’s debonding-on-demand technology turns EV batteries from “single-use” assets into repairable, upgradeable and recyclable platforms, cutting costs across the full lifecycle while helping OEMs meet circularity and regulatory targets. The solution combines robust in-use bonding with controlled, precise separation on-demand, allowing valuable materials to remain in circulation across multiple lifecycles and supporting a more sustainable EV battery ecosystem.

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BYD’s FLASH Charging is an exercise in systems engineering

Behind the recent headlines surrounding BYD’s “flash charging” technology is an intriguing case study in holistic system integration. While the peak power of 1,500 kW (1.5 MW) is impressive, a much broader systems engineering effort has gone into orchestrating the performance of a new battery architecture, a high-current delivery system, and an intelligent, grid-friendly infrastructure. […]

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Structural adhesives for EV battery enclosures

Making the EV battery pack a structural component of the vehicle has placed unprecedented demands on joining technologies. As engineers strive to increase energy density, manage thermal loads, and ensure crashworthiness, the limitations of traditional welding and mechanical fasteners become increasingly apparent, writes Peter Donaldson.

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Why axial flux motors are opening up new possibilities for off-highway electrification

Increasingly close powertrain integration is well established in the passenger car sector, but for off-highway, construction, and commercial vehicles, the path to electrification presents a unique set of challenges, writes Peter Donaldson.

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Closing the compliance gap: validating EV chargers ahead of ISO 15118-20

For engineers developing EV chargers and the broader infrastructure — from connectors and cables to software, collectively known as EV supply equipment (EVSE) - the European Union's Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) has fundamentally redefined the validation timeline.

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Battery Show Europe 2026 heads to Stuttgart with cost, scale, and execution top of the agenda

The Battery Show Europe returns to Messe Stuttgart from 9–11 June 2026, once again co-located with the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo and the Energy Storage Summit Germany. Last year’s edition drew over 17,000 attendees and 1,100-plus exhibitors from more than 72 countries.

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Turntide’s semi‑integrated electric drive powers off‑highway electrification

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Porsche Cayenne S Electric brings 400 kW powertrain and 400 kW charging to the mid-range SUV slot

Porsche has added a mid-range variant to its all-electric Cayenne line, slotting the new Cayenne S Electric between the base Cayenne Electric and the Turbo. The powertrain uses permanent magnet synchronous motors on both axles for a system output of 400 kW, rising to 490 kW under Launch Control.