Batteries & ChargingBYD Files ~20 Patents Daily, Reaching 50,000 Authorized Technologies
BYD secures about 20 patents daily, totaling 50,000 authorized technologies. The company's focus on batteries and charging underpins its EV leadership.
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Batteries & ChargingBYD's Patent Engine: Nearly 20 New Filings a Day and 50,000 Authorized Technologies
BYD files about 20 patents a day and has reached 50,000 authorized technologies, signaling a deep R&D push behind its electric vehicle lineup.
Batteries & ChargingFord Patents Swivel-Joint Charge Plug to Simplify EV Cable Handling
Ford has filed a patent for an EV charge plug with a swivel joint, a design aimed at making bulky charging cables easier to handle at the port.
Batteries & ChargingEnphase Introduces Bidirectional EV Charger That Doubles as Home Backup Power
Enphase launches a bidirectional EV charging system using a meter collar to enable home backup power and grid services, aiming to simplify vehicle-to-grid adoption.
Batteries & ChargingBRUSA HyPower Introduces Charging Hardware for Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles
BRUSA HyPower unveils a new on-board charger and DC-DC converter built for heavy-duty electric vehicles, targeting commercial and fleet applications.
Batteries & ChargingHuawei's 3,000 km Solid-State EV Battery Claim Draws Industry Skepticism
Huawei patents a solid-state EV battery claiming 3,000 km range, but experts question the leap from patent filing to real-world production.
Batteries & ChargingHuawei Files Solid-State Battery Patent Targeting 3,000 km Range and Five-Minute Charging
Huawei's new solid-state battery patent claims 3,000 km of range and five-minute charging, intensifying the global race to commercialize next-gen EV batteries.
Batteries & ChargingKomatsu and Dimaag Debut Mobile MCS Charger for Off-Grid Construction and Mining Sites
Komatsu and Dimaag launch a mobile MCS charger to power electric construction and mining equipment in remote, off-grid locations.
Batteries & ChargingMAHLE Secures DC/DC Converter Supply Deal with Chinese EV Maker
MAHLE has won a DC/DC converter order from a Chinese EV manufacturer, expanding its power electronics business in the world's largest electric vehicle market.
Batteries & ChargingAlpitronic Unveils HYC1000: A Megawatt Charging System for Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks
Alpitronic introduces HYC1000, a megawatt charging system for electric trucks, aiming to cut charging times and support heavy-duty EV adoption.
Batteries & ChargingFord's New Patent Could Let EVs Charge Twice as Fast with Dual Ports
Ford patents a dual-port charging system that splits the battery to enable faster charging, potentially halving charging times for EVs.
Batteries & ChargingFord's New Patent Splits the EV Battery to Speed Up Charging
Ford's patent splits an EV battery into two sections with separate charge ports, aiming to cut charging time and add flexibility to how packs take on power.
Batteries & ChargingHyundai and Kia Patent Structural Battery Packs for Future EVs
Hyundai and Kia patent structural battery packs that integrate cells into the vehicle body, aiming to reduce weight and boost efficiency.
Batteries & ChargingGM Patent Hints at Multi-Port Charging for Future Large EVs
A new GM patent outlines using multiple charge connectors at once to speed up charging in large electric vehicles, though no production plans are confirmed.
Batteries & ChargingGM's New Patent Aims to Simplify Prismatic EV Battery Production
General Motors patents a new method for making prismatic EV batteries that could simplify production and cut costs.
Batteries & ChargingToshiba Teams Up to Trial Pantograph Fast-Charging for Electric Buses
Toshiba and partners are testing electric buses with overhead pantograph charging, a fast top-up approach suited to the stop-and-go rhythm of public transit.
Batteries & ChargingTesla Files Patent for Wireless Charging System
Tesla has filed a patent for a wireless EV charging system, hinting at cable-free charging ambitions even as the technology faces cost and efficiency hurdles.
Batteries & ChargingBeam Global Rolls Out Curbside EV Charging in California
Beam Global brings curbside EV charging to California, targeting drivers without home charging access in dense urban neighborhoods.
Batteries & ChargingFord Explores Inductive Charging for EVs While Driving
Ford is still researching inductive charging that lets EVs charge while driving, aiming to reduce range anxiety and battery size.
Batteries & ChargingFord's New Patent Flips EV Battery Swapping on Its Side
Ford patents a side-access battery swapping system for EVs that could simplify pack replacement and cut infrastructure costs. Details on the unconventional design.
Batteries & ChargingEkoenergetyka Unveils New Fast-Charging System Tailored for Scandinavia
Ekoenergetyka launches a new fast-charging system built for Scandinavia's cold climate, boosting EV infrastructure in Northern Europe.
Batteries & ChargingKempower Brings Megawatt Charging System to Market
Kempower has launched its megawatt charging system commercially, targeting high-power applications for heavy-duty electric vehicles and fleet operations.
Batteries & ChargingAqua superPower Brings High-Power Marine Charging to Monaco and Welcomes New Strategic Partner
Aqua superPower installs a high-power marine charging system in Monaco and announces a new partner to expand its electric boat charging network.
Batteries & ChargingMegawatt Charging Standard Faces Growing Frustration Over Rollout Delays
Industry players express growing frustration as the Megawatt Charging System standard faces delayed implementation, slowing electrification of heavy-duty vehicles.