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brandgroup launched first product range for e-mobility

German family-owned company brandgroup has entered into the e-mobility market with a new product range and flexible production service. The new product range from brandgroup offers a wide range of solutions for various applications in the field of electromobility.

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Keeping batteries and electronics cool with liquid plates

The lifespan and efficiency of batteries and power electronics are highly dependent on temperature management. As these components become more powerful and compact, traditional air-cooling methods often struggle to prevent them overheating. This is where liquid cold plates step in, offering a superior thermal management solution.

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Solus Power and QinetiQ team up to electrify the military field

Solus Power has signed a memorandum of understanding with global defence and security company QinetiQ to revolutionise and support the evolving electrified military landscape.

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theion wins third-party validation for ultra-fast charging and safe battery anode

Theion has announced a disruptive innovation in battery technology with its breakthrough anode chemistry. One of the biggest challenges of batteries using lithium metal foils on the anode is the formation of dendrites during fast charging and discharging, ultimately creating a safety risk.

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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.

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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.