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MAHLE and Volytica speed up statistical diagnostics for HV batteries

Volytica will present its continuous battery diagnostics solution, consisting of the E-CHARGE 20 charger and E-HEALTH Charge system, developed with MAHLE Aftermarket, at the IT-TRANS event in Karlsruhe, Germany

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Freudenberg powers up XRANGETM battery pack for buses and trucks

Freudenberg e-Power Systems (FEPS) is set to launch its XRANGETM battery pack for the electrification of trucks and buses at the Busworld Europe and APTA Expo tradeshows in October.

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New pump system promises to improve EV battery efficiency

A new pumping system has been developed to improve the way Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs) are applied within the battery manufacturing process. The Enso 7000 Plus.Supply, from Atlas Copco, promises to deliver higher filling efficiency, reducing manufacturing costs and potentially improving the performance and sustainability of e-mobility vehicles.

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Why vacuum is vital in battery cell production

Vacuum processes play a crucial role in many stages of the battery cell production process, and category expert Leybold is pioneering new innovative, economical and sustainable manufacturing solutions that raise the bar in all areas.

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Webasto offers extra energy for commercial vehicles and mobile machines

Webasto is increasing the energy content of its traction batteries from 35 to 40 kW/h. The standardised product design of the new Standard Battery Pro 40 gives existing and new customers planning security for the coming years and facilitates multi-year electrification projects.

Battery repair and recycling

Electric vehicles (EVs) are facing some stiff headwinds in the market. Many are affected by depreciation significantly worse than that of comparable internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, the reluctance of dealerships to take them at trade-in time, along with escalating insurance premiums and some insurers refusing to cover them altogether, writes Peter Donaldson.

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Battery energy density

Nick Flaherty looks at strategies to get more power out of battery cells, which brings thermal management challenges. There are many ways to boost the energy density of an e-mobility platform’s powertrain. The materials in a battery cell can be improved to produce more energy, from silicon in the anode to new electrolytes. Solid state

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Battery sealing

Nick Flaherty assesses the various materials and processes used to seal and protect a battery pack Sealing a battery pack safely is a key requirement for e-mobility systems. While there may be concerns about the ingress of moisture or dirt, there are also issues over venting gasses and preventing electromagnetic interference. As a result...

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Pilot line provides double the battery density of lithium ion

Nissan has shown its pilot line for all-solid-state batteries, writes Nick Flaherty. The Yokohama Plant in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, will supply EVs in 2028, which means the platforms are currently under design.

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All-solid-state sodium batteries closer to practical use

Researchers in Japan have developed a process that produces a sulfide solid electrolyte with the world’s highest sodium ion conductivity, writes Nick Flaherty. The synthesised material, developed at Osaka Metropolitan University, is a key contender for all-solid-state sodium batteries. The solid electrolyte, Na2.88Sb0.88W0.12S4, has a sodium ion conductivity about 10 times higher than required for practical use and a glass electrolyte with high reduction resistance.