Infrared thermal imaging firm Raytron has unveiled its new thermal imaging technology for monitoring the lithium-ion battery lifecycle to prevent thermal runaway failures. Infrared thermal imaging is a non-contact technology that can provide the necessary real-time, visual temperature data to intervene before a full-blown lithium battery fire is triggered. At the early signal detection, the … Continue reading “Raytron develops thermal imaging tech for EV battery thermal runaway prevention”
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CATL unveiled a new LFP battery called Shenxing Pro. It comes in two versions, tuned for long range and fast charging, respectively. CATL has not shared which cars the packs will make their way into, but we do know they’re developed for the European market. CATL, the world’s dominant battery maker, just unveiled a new … Continue reading “New EV Battery Tech Lasts 600,000 Miles, Charges In 10 Minutes”
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Build Your Dreams (BYD) is gearing up for what has the makings of an epic launch event this coming Monday. The Chinese automaker announced several incoming debuts coming early next week, including a new “BYD Super e-Platform,” described as a “new benchmark in electric.” What’s most interesting, however, is that BYD is teasing a new … Continue reading “1,000 kW fast charging?!? BYD teases tech twice as fast as Tesla, debuting March 17”
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Connected Technology Keeps You on a Safe & Fuel-Efficient Path Story by Martin Banks This article may contain affiliate links. Internet of Things (IoT) technology is everywhere today, from the home to the office. One of the less familiar yet more exciting applications of IoT devices is in vehicles. One application of this technology, telematics, … Continue reading “Tech: How Telematics Can Help You Be a Better Driver”
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EV version offers 350 miles; bigger battery would be detrimental EREV system will go 150 miles on battery, then 350 miles on gasoline Promises full system performance whether on battery or range extender Rivian-based architecture promises to keep electric trucks “fresh” It’s been nearly two years since Volkswagen’s Scout Motors electric SUV brand announced a … Continue reading “Scout extended-range PHEV tech, platform could be scaled to other vehicles”
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Big Machines Take Different Paths to EV Many current electric vehicle (EV) efforts focus on passenger cars. While these are the biggest contributors to transportation-related emissions, sustainability initiatives should also make room for heavy industrial equipment. Construction machinery and other off-road vehicles account for 10% of all transportation greenhouse gas emissions—double the rail and maritime … Continue reading “Exploring the Tech Making Heavy Equipment Electrification Possible”
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(Source: Tesla) Tesla and Rivian have been embroiled in a lawsuit in which the former accused the latter of having stolen battery technology by poaching Tesla employees. It sounds like the two automakers are finally about to settle the lawsuit, which has been going on for 4 years. In 2020, Tesla filed a lawsuit against Rivian … Continue reading “Tesla and Rivian are settling their battery tech theft lawsuit”
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Mercedes-Benz has its eyes on solid-state batteries with its partnership with Factorial for battery cells, but the automaker’s already thinking one step beyond that. In the future, Mercedes envisions mixed battery packs with different types of cells all wired in parallel rather than today’s series arrangement. The enabling factor to this is a new micro-converter … Continue reading “Mercedes tech may enable EV batteries with mixed cell types”
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Photo by Miguel Á. Padriñán on Pexels.com Georgia utility Southern Company is teaming up with Georgia Tech and Smart Wires to roll out a US Department of Energy (DOE)-backed project aimed at boosting Georgia’s electric grid. The initiative, which kicks off in 2025, will bring advanced power flow control (APFC) and dynamic line rating (DLR) … Continue reading “Georgia Tech and Smart Wires to upgrade Georgia’s grid with grid-enhancing tech”
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Just a few months ago, Singapore-based solar manufacturer and longtime solar technology leader Maxeon was issuing press releases about the new jobs it would create at a massive $1.9 billion solar cell and panel factory in New Mexico that was to be backed by the U.S. Department of Energy. Today, Maxeon is fighting for its life as … Continue reading “Maxeon’s world-leading solar tech faces hard road ahead”