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Scansonic’s laser welding optics enhance precision in EV battery enclosure manufacturing

Laser welding is taking on an increasingly critical role in the series production of battery enclosures for electric vehicles as vehicle manufacturers accelerate the transition to fully electric drive systems.

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Electric smart trailers cut diesel use by 54% using retrofit in-wheel motor technology

Finnish companies Ahola Group and Donut Lab have launched Cova Power, a new joint venture to bring electrified smart trailer technology to the heavy goods transport sector. The trailers use Donut Lab's in-wheel motors and software platform to retrofit existing trailers.

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Bosch hydrogen truck drives plant logistics in Nuremberg for zero emission transport

Bosch has introduced its proprietary fuel-cell power module into logistical operation at the company’s Nuremberg facility, integrating a 40-tonne hydrogen-powered Iveco S-Way into regular traffic between the plant and external service providers.

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BASF pioneers automotive polyamide 6 recycling innovation

BASF has developed two recycling processes for polyamide 6 recovered from end-of-life vehicles, targeting plastics that have historically been difficult to reclaim.

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Innovative battery cell production cuts energy use by 70% with Dürr and GROB dry coating technology

Dürr and GROB have developed a battery cell production concept factory focused on reducing energy consumption and space requirements while improving performance and battery quality. The concept employs dry coating technology that eliminates the drying stage by using a dry-mixed active material pressed into a free-standing film and laminated onto the collector foil.

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High-power 19.2 kW liquid-cooled on-board charger advances EV battery charging efficiency

Bel Fuse Inc has introduced the BCF19-700-8, a liquid-cooled on-board charger designed for hybrid and electric vehicles and engineered to address the rising demand for high-voltage battery charging in e-mobility applications. Offering a peak output of 19.2 kW and supporting a voltage range from 450 to 900 VDC, the unit is built for deployment in […]

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24M ETOP battery technology boosts EV range by up to 50%

24M ETOP battery pack integrates energy-storing electrodes directly into the pack, boosting EV range while reducing size and cost. 24M Technologies has unveiled its revolutionary 24M ETOP (Electrode-to-Pack) battery pack technology, delivering up to 50% more electric vehicle range through unmatched energy density.

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CTS unveils COBROS for enhanced vector control in PMS motors

CTS Corporation has developed COBROS, a revolutionary new platform for electric motor control. Utilizing real-time, in-situ magnetic field sensing with embedded PCB sensors, COBROS fundamentally changes how motors are controlled by directly measuring the magnetic fields within permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs).

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Scansonic’s FCW laser optics drive breakthrough in EV battery pack welding

Scansonic’s laser technology is playing a central role in the latest generation of battery manufacturing systems, helping automakers overcome one of the biggest challenges in mass‑producing electric vehicles: welding thousands of individual cells quickly, reliably and with absolute precision.

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Scania introduces industrial batteries for off‑road electrification

Scania has broadened its electrification portfolio with the establishment of Scania Industrial Batteries, a new division focused specifically on industrial and off‑road machinery.

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