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Electrovaya, a developer and manufacturer of industry-specific lithium-ion batteries, has received a new order from a longtime repeat buyer.

The order, valued at $4.2 million, is for batteries for use in cold-storage warehouses operated by the customer, which has placed orders in excess of $13 million over the course of its relationship with Electrovaya.

The new battery system will be used to power material-handling electric vehicles in the cold-storage warehouses.

The customer currently operates six warehouses that use Electrovaya’s Infinity Battery Technology, a battery management system that was developed in-house and is now in its fifth generation. This allows the Toronto, Ontario-based company to further customize the BMS to the specific application requirements and the Electrovaya batteries’ unique attributes.

It’s important to note that the operating environment of this particular customer is a particularly harsh and frigid one. The cold temperatures found in refrigerated warehouses reduce the running time of electric forklifts using standard lead-acid batteries.

A cold storage warehouse is a large refrigerated building designed for the storage of goods in an environment below the ambient outdoor temperature. Companies that sell and distribute fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and dairy goods require cold storage facilities, and most transport these items in refrigerated trucks as well. Cool stores have been an essential component of the shipping industry since the late 1800s, and the industry’s origins can be traced back to Christian Salvesen, the operator of a modest Scottish whaling company who expanded his business to include a cool store in Grimsby, then a major port.

Source: Electrovaya

A group of organizations operating in the Dutch EV charging industry have signed an agreement on better data exchange for smart charging of EVs.

The Ede Agreement is a collaboration agreement among Charge Point Operators (CPOs), e-mobility Service Providers (eMSPs) and Charge Point Management System (CPMS) providers to work together on smooth data exchange for smart charging.

The collaboration agreement was signed by: ANWB, Eneco, EQUANS, the EV Roaming Foundation, GreenFlux, Last Mile Solutions, MultiTankcard, Orange Charging, Park&Charge, Tap Electric, Total Energies, Travelcard and Vattenfall InCharge.

Under the Smart Charging for Everybody action program, companies all along the EV charging chain are working together to accelerate the rollout of smart charging in the Netherlands. The ambition of the NAL (National Agenda Charging Infrastructure) is that by the end of 2025, over 60% of charging sessions for electric cars and vans will be smart.

Smart charging allows the speed and time of charging to be adjusted to adapt to current energy prices, the availability of locally generated sustainable power, and capacity on the power grid. However, EV drivers often don’t know how smart charging is applied and what it means for their charging sessions. To clarify this, better data exchange between the various parties in the EV charging value chain is needed.

The collaboration aims to provide EV drivers with better insight into how much power is available at specific charging stations at different times of the day, and to enable drivers to indicate when their vehicles should charge at the highest possible speed in case they need to leave soon.

“The reason this is not yet happening on a large scale is that companies have been waiting for each other to implement this, therefore, the technical interfaces we need for this are still partly missing,” said Lennart Verheijen, Implementation Manager of the Smart Charging for Everyone program. “The signing of the collaboration agreement will cause a breakthrough, as it will remove an important barrier to the successful rollout of smart charging.”

“Smart charging is a major spearhead for GreenFlux, as we know that alleviating the pressure of EV charging on the power grid is much needed,” said Suthalan Gnanese, Managing Director of e-mobility platform provider GreenFlux. “Many of our customers can already benefit from smart charging with our smart algorithms, and we plan to roll that out even further. With the Ede collaboration agreement, we hope that smart charging will become the new normal for EV drivers.”

Source: GreenFlux

As heavy-duty electric trucks proliferate, the need for more powerful charging systems is soaring. Shenzhen Kehua has introduced two new scalable power units designed to deliver the power output, energy utilization and load distribution required by heavy-duty EVs.

The new units, which come in 480 kW and 720 kW versions, use the company’s Omni-Link Matrix feature to maximize power utilization, and dual-cabinet parallel technology allows flexible scaling up to 960 kW or 1.44 MW.

“Unlike conventional power units that use ring-matrix topology, Kehua’s Omni-Link Matrix enables fully flexible interlinking of power modules,” says the company. “Each module connects dynamically to any charging loop, boosting system efficiency by 30%.”

The new power units are compatible with most power distribution cabinets and dispensers, including MCS dispensers.

Kehua’s intelligent parallel power-sharing system is designed to balance uneven power demands. Real-time inter-cabinet coordination redistributes power as needed.

Equipped with SiC power modules, the system achieves 96.5% peak efficiency. Optimized airflow and noise-absorbing materials ensure noise levels remain below 65 dB(A), making the system suitable for urban and residential areas.

The intelligent control system adjusts operations based on real-time site loads. In Efficiency-Optimized Mode, standby modules are activated to maintain peak efficiency. In Power-Optimized Mode, the system dynamically allocates power in order to maximize output.

The IP54-rated units feature over 40 protection mechanisms to protect against humidity, salt spray and dust. Real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, OTA upgrades and smart module rotation help to extend product lifespan. The G3 Slide-Out Filters are designed to be replaced in under 5 minutes.

Source: Shenzhen Kehua

EV charging systems provider Lynkwell has launched QuickLynk, an automated onboarding product that it says reduces newly installed EV charger connection time to minutes instead of hours.

By eliminating manual configuration steps, QuickLynk streamlines the setup of Lynkwell’s XLynk Level 2 charger, helping installers to be more efficient and enabling site hosts to control their new charger settings, payment preferences and activation timeline, the company said.

QuickLynk offers automated setup, automatic connection to Lynkwell’s backend for real-time status updates and faster project completion. It is designed to enhance uptime and streamline site activation for deployments of any size, from individual installations to larger-scale projects.

 “Many providers in this space only provide hardware, software, or service; Lynkwell integrates all functions in one US-based team,” said Schuyler Poukish, CEO of Lynkwell. “We are excited to empower critical infrastructure installers with a new level of efficiency that will benefit their business and the larger energy transformation.”

Source: Lynkwell

The automotive industry is focusing on providing faster charging infrastructure.

Today’s available DC fast chargers, providing between 50 to 200 kilowatts of power, typically can add about 200 miles of driving range in one hour. This may be sufficient for many use cases, but for long-distance travel, a one-hour charge simply isn’t fast enough.

Currently, the industry is developing DC high-power charging (HPC) to provide the same amount of charge (200 miles of range) in 10 minutes or less, producing an experience similar to filling up one’s gas tank in an internal combustion engine vehicle. The transportation and power utility industries are hard at work addressing this critical industry need.

Japanese electric motor maker Nidec Traction has launched a high-capacity auto-winding AC motor production line at its Mexico plant.

The new line, capable of producing 100,000 units annually, started production in early April. The expansion supports Nidec’s “region-for-region” strategy, aimed at aligning production and service capabilities more closely with local market demands, the company said.

“The launch of our new production line in Mexico represents a significant step forward in our mission to provide localized, high-performance solutions to our customers,” said Glen Feng, President of Nidec Traction. “As we continue to grow our global footprint, we remain committed to delivering exceptional quality, shorter lead times, and the flexibility our partners need to succeed in dynamic markets.”

Established in 2014, the Nidec Traction Mexico plant spans 150,000 square feet and has an annual capacity exceeding 300,000 units. It produces a range of motors, including low-voltage AC and permanent magnet DC motors, that are used in various applications including golf carts, aerial work platforms, and other commercial and industrial vehicles.

Source: Nidec

Sustainability Partners (SP) has won a contract from the state of New Mexico for the electrification of over 5,000 fleet vehicles and the deployment of supporting charging infrastructure.

SP provides a comprehensive, turnkey electrification solution—Electric Vehicles as a Service. EVaaS can include any combination of funding, deployment, maintenance, charging station installation, load management and ongoing support. This model “ensures ongoing maintenance and system upgrades without requiring agencies to own or operate proprietary systems.”

Under this contract, SP and its vendor partners will conduct a full assessment of New Mexico’s vehicle fleet and develop a strategic implementation plan. SP will deploy and maintain a robust charging network.

“SP partners with best-in-class vendors to ensure flexibility, transparency, and access to the latest technology, without locking customers into proprietary hardware or software,” says the company. The contract also allows New Mexico’s public schools and municipalities to procure EVaaS, potentially expanding the impact of this initiative beyond state agencies.

“This award strengthens our role as a trusted partner in fleet electrification,” said John Veech, CEO of SP. “We’ve successfully implemented large-scale projects in Hawai’i and are excited to bring that experience and momentum to New Mexico. Our approach eliminates upfront costs and accelerates implementation timelines, helping the state quickly expand its electric fleet.”

Source: Sustainability Partners

At the upcoming Battery Show Europe, German adhesive specialist Henkel will showcase its latest advances in adhesives, functional coatings, thermal management and sealing solutions, which the company calls “key enablers of safer, more efficient and more sustainable EV batteries.”

“At Henkel, we are collaborating closely with industry partners to push the boundaries of EV battery innovation,” said Frank Kerstan, Head of E-Mobility Europe. “This year, we are excited to present cutting-edge capabilities—from virtual adhesives to breakthrough debonding and digital traceability of the battery value chain—all aimed at making battery systems faster to develop, safer to use, and easier to recycle.”

Henkel’s latest modeling and simulation capabilities are designed to enable faster, smarter EV battery development while reducing costs. By creating virtual adhesives and digital twins, customers can accurately predict material behavior early in the design process, allowing for faster, data-driven decisions and reducing the number of physical prototypes.

Henkel’s battery conductive coatings are designed to improve adhesion and conductivity in both dry and wet electrode processes. These coatings enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness and sustainability in battery cell manufacturing, and help boost overall battery performance.

Henkel’s safety coatings offer a reliable, scalable alternative to conventional Mica sheets, delivering superior thermal stability up to 1,400° C and electrical protection for improved passenger safety. “Designed for automated application, Henkel’s coatings ensure consistent quality, reduce production complexity, and support easier end-of-life recycling—enabling more sustainable battery manufacturing,” says the company. Additional safety materials, such as pottings, complete Henkel’s comprehensive safety portfolio for EV battery systems.

Henkel’s debonding technologies are designed to simplify battery disassembly and repair—including structural bonds up to 12 MPa—supporting end-of-line and in-service repairs, second-life applications and end-of-life recycling. At The Battery Show Europe, Henkel will present live debonding demonstrations.

Henkel will also unveil Path.Era, a scalable ecosystem for digital battery passports, based on Catena-X. Co-founded by Henkel alongside leading industry partners, Path.Era is built to enable full traceability and circularity across the battery value chain.

Keon Lee, Senior Manager Product Development Battery Solutions at Henkel, will speak at the conference on “Scientific advancements in debonding technology: Enabling repair and recycling of bonded components in sustainable battery systems.”

Source: Henkel

Electronic test and verification firm Pickering Interfaces has expanded its 41-670 (PXI) and 43-670 (PXIe) LVDT, RVDT and resolver simulator modules to include high-speed resolver simulation up to 130 kRPM rotation to provide precise testing of advanced servo systems in industries such as automotive, aerospace and defense.

The updated module enables the simulation of multiple resolver pole pairs. While most electromechanical resolvers have a maximum rotational speed of 20 kRPM when simulating, for instance, four pole pairs, the corresponding x4 factor means this becomes 80 kRPM electrical cycles to simulate.

The 41-670 (PXI) and 43-670 (PXIe) range is well suited to simulating variable differential transformers (VDT), both linear (LVDT) and rotary (RVDT) types, as well as resolvers delivering high-speed simulation up to 130 kRPM rotation. They have two (41/43-670-303) or four (41/43-670-301) banks, each capable of simulating the output of a single 5- or 6-wire VDT or resolver, or dual 4-wire utilizing a shared excitation signal. This allows the module to simulate up to 4 channels of 5- or 6-wire or eight.

PXI high-channel density enables the testing of multiple resolver channels in a compact footprint. Built-in relays enable the 41/43-670 to provide short or open circuits for each channel’s inputs and outputs, reducing the need for external switching for fault insertion requirements. The programmable phase delay can also be used for simulating imperfect sensors and cabling, artificially offsetting single or multiple outputs.

“Rather than rely on FPGA approximations, our updated family of resolver simulators use actual transformers on board,” said Stephen Jenkins, Simulation Product Manager at Pickering Interfaces. “As a result, our modules deliver precise, real-world analog signals with high-resolution angle simulation, ensuring reliable performance even at the highest speeds.”

Source: Pickering Interfaces

High-power EV charging and battery-integrated systems provider XCharge North America has formed a strategic partnership with Hypercharge Networks, a North American EV solutions provider, to bring GridLink chargers to Canada.

XCharge will supply GridLinks to Hypercharge, which will distribute the chargers to automotive dealerships and other customers across British Columbia and Ontario.

As part of the partnership, Hypercharge will handle software and customer support maintenance, while XCharge will oversee preventive hardware maintenance under the unit warranty. The Hypercharge team will receive training and certification to manage corrective hardware maintenance.

GridLink allows for a wide range of input power to achieve maximum output performance by offering a base capacity of 215 kWh that can be expanded to 430 kWh. This flexibility ensures optimal performance across a range of deployment scenarios.

GridLink provides advanced bidirectional charging technology, seamless grid integration, and renewable energy support. The charger can support direct integration with solar photovoltaics.

SEE ALSO: Q&A with Vice President of XCharge North America

“GridLink’s bidirectional, battery-integrated system offers businesses a smarter way to fast EV charging success, eliminating demand charges and avoiding costly grid upgrades,” said Chris Koch, Head of Growth and Partnerships at Hypercharge. “By introducing this solution alongside Hypercharge’s innovative network solutions and 24/7 customer support, we’re helping our customers improve charging accessibility while supporting energy infrastructure across Canada.”

Source: XCharge North America