EV AND BATTERY DESIGN, TESTING, AND SIMULATION
Donut Lab Intros Donut OS for Next-Generation EV Development
Donut Lab, global industry experts in software-defined electric vehicle platforms and digital vehicle development, has launched DonutOS, a new software platform designed to support next-generation EV development by unifying virtual modeling with real-world vehicle behavior. The company describes the platform as enabling what it calls Digital Twin 2.0, linking simulation, validation, and vehicle behavior within […]
PTC Windchill+ Supports HOLON Level-4 EV Development
PTC, global industry experts in product lifecycle management, industrial software, and digital engineering, announced that HOLON, a subsidiary of the BENTELER Group, is using its Windchill+ cloud-based product lifecycle management (PLM) platform to support development of an autonomous Level-4 electric vehicle designed to meet automotive industry standards.
Green Energy Origin Expands U.S., European Electrolyte Manufacturing
Green Energy Origin (GEO), an industry expert in battery electrolyte manufacturing and advanced battery materials, has announced the acquisition of electrolyte manufacturing facilities in the United States and the United Kingdom to expand regional supply capacity for electric vehicle and energy storage applications.
HBK VI-grade, MoBeLIV Partner on e-Powertrain Validation
VI-grade, part of HBK’s Virtual Test Division, has announced a new partnership with MoBeLIV, a specialist in electric drive simulation. Under the agreement, signed on September 9, 2025, HBK and its affiliates, including VI-grade, will serve as global resellers of MoBeLIV’s software solutions, expanding access to advanced simulation tools for electrified powertrain development.
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R&D BREAKTHROUGHS IN BATTERY TECH
Solidion Develops Silicon Anode For Lithium-Ion Batteries
Solidion Technology, Inc., industry experts in advanced battery materials and high-capacity lithium-ion anode technologies, has announced the development of silicon-rich anode materials designed to improve energy density while reducing cell-level cost for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and other electrified platforms.
Fraunhofer FFB, University of Münster Confirm Sodium Ion Battery Readiness
A new study from the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell Production FFB and the University of Münster confirms that sodium-ion batteries are approaching industrial mass-production readiness at gigafactory scale. The findings indicate the technology already offers a viable and sustainable alternative
AI Research at NJIT Paves Way for Lithium-Ion Battery Alternatives
Researchers from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have used artificial intelligence to address a critical challenge in energy storage: identifying affordable, sustainable alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. In research published in Cell Reports Physical Science, an NJIT team led by Professor Dibakar Datta
SAE International Publishes J3400/2 EV Charging Standard
SAE International, the global association of engineers and technical experts dedicated to advancing mobility knowledge and standards development, has announced the publication of SAE J3400/2™, a new standard defining the mechanical interface of EV connectors
