China – E-Power Technology

800V Electric Vehicles Charge into Mainstream with SiC Power Electronics

March 14, 2023 admin 0

The demand for electric vehicle power electronics will increase dramatically in the next ten years, primarily driven by rapid growth in the battery EV car market, where market analyst IDTechEx of Cambridge, UK, predicts a 15% CAGR globally over the next decade. Currently, the weighted-average battery capacity of BEV cars is increasing in all regions, piling pressure on battery supply chains, and creating uncertainty. The result is that drive cycle efficiency must come to the forefront of powertrain design, meaning the time has come for high voltage wide bandgap power electronics. […]

MP Materials & Sumitomo Forge Rare Earth Supply Pact for Japan; MP Continues Dramatic Growth

February 21, 2023 admin 0

MP Materials and Sumitomo Corporation have forged a rare earths supply agreement which they say will diversify and strengthen rare earth supplies in Japan. Under the agreement, announced February 21, Sumitomo will serve as the exclusive distributor of NdPr oxide produced by MP Materials to Japanese customers. Further, the companies will collaborate on the supply of rare earth metals and other products. […]

Ceres Ramps Up Electrolyser Development as Revenues from Fuel Cell Partnerships Set to Blossom

November 10, 2022 admin 0

On a path toward bringing in sustained, mushrooming revenues from licensing deals with a blue-ribbon cadre of industry partners that are planning to build fuel cell manufacturing operations in China, Germany and Korea, UK-based Ceres […]

Consortium developing sensor array to prolong fuel cell life

October 6, 2022 admin 0

Getting rid of contaminants in cathode air is the problem. With research studies in Germany and a prototype that will be tested in China, Mann+Hummel is leading a consortium seeking to develop an air filter system that will prolong the life of fuel cells for commercial vehicles. Advanced air filtration sensor technology is seen as an important tool in improving the performance/lifetime ratio of fuel cell systems and the company has its sights set on the Chinese market particularly. […]

Cards Falling into Place for Arafura’s Neodymium Project in Australia

May 16, 2022 admin 0

Amidst skyrocketing prices for neodymium rare earths, with $30 million in new funding from the Australian government, and with South Korea stepping up to position itself as a favored buyer, Arafura Resources is gaining momentum […]

Essex Furukawa Opens MagForceX Innovation Center in China

January 10, 2022 David Webster 0

Essex Furukawa, a global provider of magnet wire that is used by most major OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and other manufacturers in the automotive, energy, industrial, and commercial & residential sectors, has opened its third […]

Omni Builds e-Powertrain Portfolio Around Its Magelec Motors

January 3, 2022 David Webster 0

Centered around its Magelec permanent-magnet axial flux motors developed in Shanghai, Omni Powertrain Technologies is building out its e-powertrain portfolio for vehicle electrification with new strategic alliances and products under a new corporate umbrella. […]

Axalta to Add to Its Coatings for Electrical Manufacturing with Acquisition in China

April 15, 2021 David Webster 0

Adding to its line of coatings for the manufacture of electric motors and industrial products, Axalta plans to acquire Chinese producer of wire enamels Anhui Shengran Insulation Materials. The company and its product line will become part of Axalta’s […]

Major Automakers Transform Their Design & Manufacturing Operations for EV Surge – Part 1

April 5, 2021 David Webster 0

Amidst surging commitments to electric vehicle production, the world’s leading automakers are embarked on a stunning transformation of their design and manufacturing operations. Around the globe, the trend is destined to bring tons of magnets […]

Protean Electric’s In-Wheel Motor Reaches for Traction in Global EV and Industrial Markets

November 23, 2020 admin 0

In the race to electrify transportation modes, developers of new motor and drive systems are keeping busy patent offices around the world. Among the leaders is Protean Electric, a UK-based developer of permanent magnet in-wheel […]