Eatron and NEXTY Electronics secure customers for battery monitoring platform

UK-based battery optimization software developer Eatron Technologies and NEXTY Electronics, an electronics trading company within Toyota Tsusho, are moving to full-scale commercial implementation of several of their projects with Japanese OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

The companies, which have been working in partnership for three years, said they have recently secured double-digit customer engagements.

Eatron’s platform combines AI with physics-based models to provide precise battery monitoring including state of charge (SoC) and state of health (SoH), as well as predictive analytics such as remaining useful life (RUL) predictions and safety diagnostics.

The platform can be used for EVs, light mobility and commercial fleets, as well as energy storage systems.

“Eatron’s AI-driven approach addresses a critical technology gap for our customers,” said Junichi Yoshida, Business Development Department Head at NEXTY.

“The momentum we are seeing in Japan is a direct result of the deep synergy between Eatron’s technology and NEXTY Electronics’ market leadership,” said Dr Umut Genc, CEO at Eatron. “Moving into double-digit customer engagements and proven commercial successes marks a turning point in our journey.”

Source: Eatron Technologies

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Webinar: Improving EV safety with new active & passive battery isolation strategies

As EV battery systems evolve towards higher voltages, greater energy density, and more demanding safety requirements, traditional isolation approaches are increasingly challenged during severe fault events. When short circuits, crashes or control system failures occur, protection systems must respond in milliseconds to prevent escalating risks.

In this webinar, Sensata will explore how active and passive isolation strategies can be combined to create more robust battery protection architectures. We’ll examine the trade-offs between active, passive and hybrid approaches. This includes their impact on safety, redundancy, validation effort and system resilience.

Attendees will also gain practical insights into emerging EV battery safety design principles and learn how layered isolation strategies can strengthen protection across a broader range of real-world fault scenarios.

Key takeaways from this webinar include:

• Understand why next-generation EV architectures require faster, more autonomous battery isolation strategies
• Evaluate the strengths and limitations of active, passive, and hybrid isolation approaches under severe fault conditions
• Identify potential safety gaps that can emerge when protection systems rely on a single isolation method
• Explore emerging design principles for improving battery safety, redundancy, and system robustness
• Gain a system-level perspective on how layered isolation strategies can enhance protection across real-world fault scenarios.

Join us on Tuesday, July 14th at 10.30am EDT

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EAS Batteries commercializes LFP cell using Asahi Kasei’s acetonitrile electrolyte Acetolyte

German battery manufacturer EAS Batteries has begun selling the UHP-601300-LFP-22, a 22 Ah large-format cylindrical LFP cell that uses Asahi Kasei’s Acetolyte electrolyte—an acetonitrile-based formulation that raises the cell’s continuous discharge power to 2,550 W/kg at 880 A (40 C), a 60% improvement over the same cell running conventional electrolyte at 1,550 W/kg and 550 A (25 C).

The improvement comes from Acetolyte’s higher ionic conductivity, which reduces internal resistance and allows higher sustained current without thermal penalties. The effect is especially pronounced under demanding temperature conditions, where conventional carbonate electrolytes lose conductivity faster. Under a 2-second pulse, specific power reaches 3,760 W/kg at 1,320 A (60 C)—about 10% higher than the conventional-electrolyte version, which hits the same current ceiling but at lower specific power.

EAS says cycle life is 2,400 cycles at 5 C charge / 5 C discharge, 100% depth of discharge at room temperature, retaining 80% of initial capacity.

The two companies have agreed to sublicense their combined technology to global OEMs and battery manufacturers for mobility applications. They’re also developing a 46xxx cylindrical cell format using Acetolyte, with prototypes available for testing—primarily aimed at low-voltage EV batteries.

Serial production started in March 2026 following a licensing agreement between Asahi Kasei and EAS signed in November 2025. Samples are currently being evaluated by customers across industries.

“The short time from signing our license agreement in November 2025 to the start of serial production in March 2026 reflects the focused and highly collaborative efforts between EAS Batteries and Asahi Kasei,” said Osamu Matsuzaki, Senior Executive Officer at Asahi Kasei.

EAS Batteries is based in Nordhausen, Germany, and has been producing cylindrical cells for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications for more than 30 years.

Source: EAS Batteries

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ChargePoint and Powers Parts offer service and support for electric bus operators

ChargePoint and Powers Parts have announced a partnership that combines ChargePoint’s hardware, software and telematics platform with Powers Parts’ distribution network and relationships across the transit sector.

Through the partnership, transit agencies operating E2 and ZX5 Phoenix electric buses can purchase ChargePoint hardware, software and services directly through Powers Parts, streamlining procurement and deployment through Powers Parts’ distribution channel.

Chargepoint explains that many transit agencies currently operating E2 and ZX5 Phoenix EV buses and related charging systems lack consistent service and support. “Our partnership with Powers Parts expands our reach across the transit ecosystem, connecting their relationships with our charging and telematics solutions,” said CEO Rick Wilmer.

“We initially built Powers Parts to solve supply chain and replacement part challenges facing electric transit fleets,” said a spokesperson for Powers Parts. “As our relationships with agencies grew, it became increasingly clear that fleet uptime depended on much more than parts availability alone. Agencies needed support across charging infrastructure, telematics, diagnostics and long-term fleet management. Our partnership with ChargePoint is a natural extension of that evolution, delivering a more comprehensive operational support ecosystem for transit operators navigating electrification.”

Source: ChargePoint

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Myenergi’s zappi GLO EV charger achieves UK Code of Practice 11 approval for behind-the-meter energy measurement

zappi GLO, the plug-and-go compact EV charger from smart home energy technology manufacturer myenergi, has achieved the UK’s Code of Practice 11 approval.

The accreditation means that the device meets the standards required for flexible energy use in the UK, certifying the charger for behind-the-meter energy measurement. This allows users to earn rewards through myenergi’s Gridpay service, which provides access to flexibility markets.

Gridpay is myenergi’s free, automated demand-side response initiative that pays homeowners to help stabilize the grid. Users specify their charging preferences and tariff through the myenergi app, and Gridpay automatically shifts loads and adjusts charging sessions during peak demand periods.

zappi GLO is part of myenergi’s home energy management system, an integrated network of smart energy products designed to give users control over home energy use.

“CoP11 approval allows zappi GLO to control when and how it pulls power from the grid, enabling participation in the flexibility markets,” said David Nicholl, Managing Director of myenergi GB. “This is another step toward smarter, more connected homes, and rewards homeowners for helping support the national grid.”

Source: myenergi

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Scania demonstrates vehicle-to-grid through Megawatt Charging System for heavy electric vehicles

Truck manufacturer Scania has successfully demonstrated a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) implementation for heavy commercial vehicles using the Megawatt Charging System (MCS).

Bidirectional charging enables electric truck fleets to support the power grid by providing flexibility services such as peak shaving, grid balancing and energy storage. Using bidirectional power transfer within depot operations can also improve the utilization of local renewable energy generation such as solar power, while allowing more flexible grid connections and energy management.

Initially, the technology is expected to be most useful in depot charging environments, where vehicles are parked for longer periods and charging can be coordinated with energy demand and grid conditions.

In the demonstration, heavy commercial vehicles were charged at rates of up to 750 kW (1,000 A). Scania’s system enables secure real-time communication between the truck, the charger and energy management systems, allowing charging and discharging to be dynamically controlled based on transport needs and conditions in the power grid.

“Electric trucks will not only consume electricity, they can also become an active resource in the energy system,” said Tobias Ejderhamn, Global Manager of Transformation & New Business at Scania. “This shift transforms the fleet operator’s role from solely providing transport services to also offering energy flexibility.”

“What makes this significant is not only the bidirectional energy flow itself, but the ability to combine megawatt charging with intelligent energy management,” said Yorben Muller, Product Manager of Charging at Scania parent TRATON. “The truck, charger and energy system can communicate with each other in real time, creating the foundation for heavy electric vehicles to become active and controllable assets in the energy system.”

Source: Scania

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AmpUp’s EV charging management software earns CTEP certification for five charging hardware brands

California-based AmpUp is a provider of EV charging management software. The company’s OCPP-compliant platform supports more than 130 charger makes and models.

Now AmpUp has expanded its portfolio of CTEP-certified chargers, bringing the total to five OEM brands. Four additional certifications are in development.

The California Type Evaluation Program (CTEP) is designed to enforce pricing transparency for users of public EV charging facilities. Organizations deploying public-facing chargers must use certified hardware-software combinations to bill customers for energy delivered.

Since earning its first CTEP certification in 2024, AmpUp has developed a certification process that allows commercial site hosts to deploy hardware from multiple manufacturers under a single software backend. All certified models operate under Certificate Number 6053(a)-26.

AmpUp’s CTEP-certified Level 2 hardware now includes:

• Autel AC (AC Single UW12 and AC Pro UW19 models)
• EVSE LLC (Control Module 3703, 3704 and 3722 models)
• Leviton AC (EV48S-DP model via CTEP COA# 6006-25)
• StarCharge AC (via certified Wanbang Digital Energy models)
• Zerova AC (AX Series)

The California Division of Measurement Standards evaluated and approved the AmpUp mobile app, version 2.9.3 or higher. The platform meets CTEP requirements for transparent pricing, energy registration display to 0.0001 kWh, idle-fee accuracy and secure digital receipts. It also supports Category 3 sealing for regulatory event logs through the application.

“Compliance shouldn’t come at the cost of commercial flexibility,” said Tom Sun, CEO and founder of AmpUp. “When we began this work in 2024, each OEM certification took months. We’ve since built a pipeline that moves new hardware partners through California’s weights-and-measures requirements more efficiently, which means site hosts can choose the equipment that fits their deployment instead of being locked into one manufacturer.”

Source: AmpUp

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