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Henkel unveils battery innovations for performance and circularity

Henkel will showcase a range of new materials and technologies at The Battery Show Europe 2025 (June 3–5, Messe Stuttgart, Hall 10, Booth G10) aimed at speeding up EV battery development, improving safety, and supporting sustainability throughout the battery lifecycle.

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Busbar connector alternative to electroplating

Penn Engineering has developed a new technique to reduce the cost of busbar connections in electric vehicles, writes Nick Flaherty. “The challenge is how to connect busbars,” says John O’Brien, global technologist at Penn Engineering. “One of the things we have seen is a move from cabling to busbars, driven by cost. Busbars are much cheaper for the same current than cables and more suited for automated assembly, which also gives lower cost.”

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Ryvid

The ambitious founders of Ryvid have created a range of motorbikes designed to electrify the mass market in the Far East, then take over the streets of every major town and city on the planet, reports Will Gray. Ryvid was founded by three California-based engineers

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Cell-to-chassis

Moving to cell-to-chassis architecture means significant changes to EV structures and materials, finds Nick Flaherty Manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs) are placing increased emphasis on pack design optimisation. Moving from modules to packs and even to direct integration with the chassis can promote lighter weight,

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MAHLE Powertrain’s Mike Bassett explains advances in hybrid and EV innovation

Mike Bassett, Head of Engineering at MAHLE Powertrain, speaks to Will Gray about hybridisation, EV innovation and why the future of vehicle propulsion has many routes Mike Bassett leads approximately 180 engineers and technicians tasked with innovating the technology behind MAHLE Powertrain’s advanced propulsion systems.

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Parker launches CoolTherm TC850 for EV battery integration

Parker Hannifin has expanded its CoolTherm materials portfolio with the introduction of CoolTherm TC850, a thermally conductive structural adhesive engineered

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AI and battery management systems

AI is with us and it’s being incorporated into battery management systems (BMS), but its implementation faces challenges, writes Peter Donaldson. Machine learning (ML) is applied to improve the accuracy of state estimation, with neural networks and support vector machines analysing historical data, and driving patterns and environmental conditions to estimate, predict and optimise battery states of charge, health and power.

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Battery Show Europe expands with Energy Storage Summit Germany launch

Registration is now open for the leading international event for Battery, EV and Energy Storage – use our discount code EME20 for a free expo pass and 20% discount on conference passes.

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hofer powertrain and Lyten spark next-gen lithium sulfur battery breakthrough

hofer powertrain has introduced a new battery module based on advanced lithium sulfur cell technology, developed in partnership with US cell manufacturer Lyten. The collaboration aims to set new standards for energy storage across mobility, motorsport, marine, aerospace and stationary applications by combining hofer powertrain’s expertise in system integration with Lyten’s next generation cell chemistry.

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Metal rupture discs offer robust relief

OsecoElfab has developed a family of pressure-relief systems for lithium ion battery applications for heavy-duty, offroad e-mobility applications, writes Nick Flaherty. The low-profile, specialised, metal rupture discs support custom battery design to improve safety. They provide robust emergency relief and pressure equalisation in a single device in the event of outgassing by the battery cells.