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Most EV drivers probably don’t think much about the connectors in their charging stations, but a higher-quality connector can deliver faster, more reliable charging and a longer service life. Smiths Interconnect touts several advantages of its Hypertac Green Connect socket for CCS chargers. Designed to IEC 62196 and SAE J1772Continue Reading

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Germany-based Freudenberg Sealing Technologies offers a sealing geometry to support electric motor manufacturers at the development stage. In-wheel motors for EVs enable wheel-specific torque control, enhanced comfort and more design space within the vehicle. They create a lower center of gravity, tighter turning radius and higher load capacity for electricContinue Reading

China reports sharp increase in EV charging facilities

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 8, 2024 shows new energy vehicles charging at a charging station in Changsha County, central China’s Hunan Province. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai) BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) — The number of charging piles for electric vehicles (EV) in China reached 11.43 million as of the end of September this year…Continue Reading

NASA’s Chandra X-ray spacecraft finds ‘danger zones’ around stars

Using NASA’s space-based Chandra X-ray Observatory and the retired Spitzer Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered “danger zones” for planets that are forming around young stars. The team found these treacherous regions by performing long-term observations of an object known as Cygnus OB2. At 4,600 light-years away, this is the closest large star cluster to EarthContinue Reading