Freudenberg’s New DIAvent maxFlow Vents over 190 Liters per Second in EV Battery Thermal Runaway Events
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies unveiled the DIAvent maxFlow, a thermal‑runaway vent for lithium‑ion EV batteries that pushes more than 190 L s⁻¹ at a 300 mbar differential—about 2.5 times the flow of its HighFlow predecessor. The device replaces the traditional rubber umbrella with a profiled metal spring that snaps fully open at a preset pressure and reseals automatically once pressure drops. Adjustable trigger pressures between 50 and 200 mbar give manufacturers precise control, while the reversible design permits non‑destructive end‑of‑line testing of fully assembled packs. Compact dimensions (86 × 86 × 12.1 mm) and certifications such as IPX9K, IP6KX and UL94 V0 underscore its suitability for high‑volume EV production.
BASQUEVOLT Launches 402 Wh/Kg Li-Metal NMC Cell with 8.9C Pulse Power, Manufactured in Spain
BASQUEVOLT unveiled the BQV400L, a 27 Ah lithium‑metal NMC cell that achieves 402 Wh/kg and 8.9C pulse power, produced in Spain with 75% European‑sourced components. The cell uses a proprietary polymer electrolyte, positioning it as a bridge toward full solid‑state batteries while...
Vishay’s New Automotive Optocouplers Combine 5300 VRMS Isolation and 11 Mm Creepage for EV Electronics Isolation Stages
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced two AEC‑Q102‑qualified optocouplers, the VOWA617A and VOWA618A, targeting high‑voltage isolation in electric‑vehicle power electronics. The devices deliver 5300 V RMS isolation, ≥11 mm creepage distance and a CTI of 600, exceeding typical automotive standards. They also offer a broader...
Viking Introduces an Electric Motor Coach for Guest Transportation in Vienna
Viking has launched its first fully electric motor coach in Vienna, seating up to 49 passengers and dedicated exclusively to its cruise guests. The bus joins Viking’s existing shore‑excursion fleet and signals the start of a broader rollout of electric...
Roam to Deploy EV Charging at Hand Picked Hotels’ Luxury Country House Properties
Roam Charging has won a contract to install and operate 112 electric‑vehicle charge points at 20 luxury country‑house and coastal resort properties owned by Hand Picked Hotels in the UK and Channel Islands. The deployment will cover the full lifecycle—from design and...
Korean Researchers Solve the Thick-Magnet Coercivity Problem with a Sandwich-Structured Grain Boundary Diffusion Process
Korea Institute of Materials Science unveiled a sandwich‑structured grain‑boundary diffusion technique that places a praseodymium‑based alloy inside stacked Nd‑Fe‑B magnet layers, achieving uniform high‑temperature coercivity across thick magnets. The internal diffusion eliminates the performance gap between surface and core that...
For Electric Trucks, “the Math Is Simple,” Says Chinese Heavy Machinery OEM
Chinese heavy‑machinery maker Sany Heavy Industry says electric trucks become profitable within 12‑14 months wherever diesel costs at least ten times more per liter than electricity per kilowatt‑hour. The firm points to China’s recent 11% heavy‑truck EV share and Bloomberg’s...
Proterra Adds US-Sourced Cell Option to Onyx Heavy-Duty Battery Platform
Proterra announced that its modular Onyx heavy‑duty battery platform will be offered with a U.S.-sourced cell option, with first shipments slated for the first quarter of 2027. The company says the new configuration will boost the American content of the...
Monomyth Materials Acquires NanoGraf to Pair SiOx Silicon Anodes with Its Domestic Synthetic Graphite Platform
Monomyth Materials has acquired the assets of NanoGraf, a Chicago‑based silicon anode developer, to combine its SiOx technology with Monomyth’s domestic synthetic graphite business. The assets will form a new subsidiary, M2Innovations, responsible for advanced battery material R&D and pilot‑scale...
Anthro Energy Clears DOE Phase Approval for 12,000-Ton Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolyte Plant in Louisville
Anthro Energy received Department of Energy approval to move its Louisville, Kentucky electrolyte plant into construction, unlocking the next phase of a $24.9 million DOE grant. The project also benefits from $18.4 million in IRA Section 48C tax credits, totaling roughly $43 million in...
Chinese EV Maker BYD: We Don’t Need to Sell Cars in the US Market
Chinese EV giant BYD announced it does not need to sell passenger cars in the United States to sustain growth. Executive Vice‑President Stella Li emphasized that the company is already thriving on strong demand in Brazil, the UK, Europe and other...
Inside Henkel’s Battery Application Center, Where Adhesive Formulations Meet Production-Line Robots
Henkel’s Battery Application Center in Madison Heights, Michigan offers a production‑intent lab where OEMs can test adhesive dispensing on real EV battery housings using a six‑axis ABB robot and heated pump systems. The facility enables rapid co‑engineering, providing data on...
EU Consortium Aims to Fit a 22 kW Bidirectional On-Board Charger in a 4-Liter Package
European consortium led by Fraunhofer IZM is developing a 22‑kilowatt bidirectional on‑board charger that occupies only 4 liters, roughly a third of the current market average. The charger uses a monolithic GaN switch from Infineon, cutting component count and improving efficiency....
In Costa Rica, Chinese EVs Are Squeezing Out US and European Brands
Chinese electric vehicles are rapidly gaining ground in Costa Rica, now accounting for more than a third of the nation’s car market. In the first quarter of 2026, EVs represented 18% of new vehicle sales, the highest share in Latin...
Fluke’s FEV500 Acts as a Virtual EV to Test DC Fast Chargers, Replacing Three Separate Instruments
Fluke has launched the FEV500, a portable “virtual EV” that tests Level 3 DC fast‑charging stations without needing an actual vehicle. The device consolidates a digital multimeter, insulation tester and oscilloscope into a single rugged unit and supports ISO 15118 and DIN SPEC 70121...