Simplifying commercial EV power distribution with integrated off-the-shelf solutions (Webinar)

As battery-electric commercial vehicles continue to evolve, engineers face growing challenges in designing power distribution architectures that are scalable, efficient, and easy to integrate.

Traditional vehicle architectures often require multiple components for switching, protection, monitoring, communications, and control, increasing system complexity, validation effort, and development time. Modular, integrated approaches can help simplify vehicle design while supporting the demanding requirements of commercial electrification.

This webinar explores how off-the-shelf high-voltage distribution units combine switching, protection, sensing, diagnostics, communications, and charging functionality within a single platform.

Join us to learn how integrated power distribution solutions can help streamline vehicle architecture, reduce engineering complexity, and support scalable electrification strategies for commercial vehicle applications.

The session will also examine how modular, off-the-shelf approaches can help simplify procurement, accelerate validation, and create flexible platforms for future battery-electric vehicle programs.

Key Takeaways

• Discover how standardized solutions can help accelerate validation, simplify procurement, and support future vehicle programs.
• Understand the challenges associated with commercial vehicle power distribution and charging architectures.
• Learn how modular off-the-shelf high voltage distribution units can simplify system integration and reduce engineering complexity.
• Explore strategies for integrating switching, protection, sensing, diagnostics, communications, and control functions into a unified platform
• Examine scalable approaches for Class 5+ commercial vehicle electrification.

Sep 14, 2026, 10:30 am EDT
Register now—it’s free!

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See the complete session list for the Virtual Conference on EV Engineering here.

Broadcast live from September 14 to 17, 2026, the conference content will encompass the entire EV engineering supply chain and ecosystem, including motor and power electronics design and manufacturing, cell development, battery systems, testing, powertrains, thermal management, circuit protection, wire and cable, EMI/EMC and more.

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LG Energy Solution’s new Lansing plant starts making cells for grid storage and EVs

LG Energy Solution has started production at a 226-acre battery plant in Lansing, Michigan, that builds large-format cells for both energy storage systems (ESS) and electric vehicles. LG says the plant will have a capacity of 35 GWh per year at full-scale production.

The Lansing plant makes lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) cells for stationary storage. LG Energy Solution Vertech, the company’s US energy storage division, integrates these into complete systems for utility and grid-scale storage and for commercial and industrial applications. DTE Energy will be among the utilities using Lansing-built cells in future storage projects.

Lansing will also produce nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cells for Toyota, and LG Energy Solution describes those cells as more energy-dense. They will power battery-electric vehicles including the 2027 Toyota Highlander EV, which Toyota will assemble at its manufacturing in Georgetown, Kentucky.

LFP cells tolerate more charge cycles and contain no nickel or cobalt, and mass and volume matter less on a storage site than in a vehicle. NMC carries more energy per kilogram, which is the constraint that matters in a vehicle pack.

LG Energy Solution says the cells built in Lansing will help customers meet US domestic content requirements and that the Toyota cells will strengthen the automaker’s US supply chain for its next-generation vehicles.

LG Energy Solution plans to deploy more than 50 GWh of LFP cell-making capacity in North America by the end of 2026, at three wholly owned plants (Holland and Lansing in Michigan and NextStar Energy in Windsor, Ontario) and two joint venture facilities (L-H Battery Company in Jeffersonville, Ohio and Ultium Cells 2 in Spring Hill, Tennessee). By then, the company expects 80% of its global ESS capacity to be located in North America.

Source: LG Energy Solution

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Blink’s new energy management system helps EV charging sites maximize existing power capacity

Blink Charging has launched a new energy management system (EMS) designed to maximize charging capacity with existing electrical infrastructure while providing greater visibility and control over how energy is used at charging sites.

The new EnergyConnect platform is designed to give EV charging operators control over their charging infrastructure by intelligently allocating power across multiple sites in real time.

EnergyConnect enables site hosts to:

• monitor energy usage and performance through live metrics and analytics
• automate load management with dynamic load balancing that adapts to real-time demand
• manage charger groups from a single centralized dashboard
• set site-level load limits, with optional daily or weekly scheduling

The company will initially deploy EnergyConnect at 13 Blink-owned DC fast charging sites in Florida. The platform will be deployed in phases on more Blink sites throughout the US, UK and Belgium. The company plans to add features to EnergyConnect, including utility integration, demand response functionality, and support for battery energy storage systems and solar panels.

“EnergyConnect holds the potential to save Blink and its customers thousands of dollars on electricity costs,” said Mike Battaglia, President and CEO at Blink Charging. “The platform’s efficiency allows us to be even more thoughtful about future operating expenses, creating more opportunities for growth.”

Source: Blink Charging

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XCharge NA powers electric aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle at Dallas airport

XCharge North America (XCharge NA), which supplies high-power EV charging and battery-integrated systems tailored to the North American electrical grid, has provided charging infrastructure for a public safety initiative at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).

Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) has selected XCharge NA to deploy its ultra-fast C7 charging unit to power the airport’s Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 Electric, a fully electric aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle.

The C7AM unit delivers 400 kW of output through liquid-cooled cables, engineered to support the long-duration, high-speed charging cycles the Panther requires.

“Transitioning frontline emergency response vehicles to electric significantly mitigates the logistical and environmental hazards inherent to liquid fuel on tarmacs, and creates a safer environment for both ground operations and aircraft,” said Aatish Patel, co-founder and President of XCharge North America.

“XCharge has provided a charging solution that not only supports our efforts to introduce the next generation of airport firefighting technology, but also ensures we are prepared to respond quickly and safely when duty calls,” said Chief of Dallas Fire-Rescue, Justin Ball.

Source: XCharge North America

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Megawatt charging is coming, but most test systems aren’t ready

Sponsored by ITECH.

As EV platforms push from 400 V to 800 V and beyond 1,000 V, engineers are facing a growing gap between charging capability and what can be safely tested in real-world conditions. 

This whitepaper unpacks the concept of “validation anxiety” and the risks tied to reliability, lifecycle performance, and grid interaction. 

It also walks through the new requirements for testing chargers, batteries, and full system integration at MW scale. Download it to understand where current test systems fall short and how to prepare for the next wave of ultra-fast charging. 

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Wawa partners with Electrify America to deploy its own branded chargers at Pennsylvania stores

For retail and convenience store chains, EV charging is gradually becoming an expected amenity.

Wawa began in 1803 as an iron foundry, then evolved into a dairy, and finally a convenience store chain with over 1,000 locations in 14 US states. The company began rolling out EV charging in 2017, and currently offers charging at some 280 of its locations.

Now Wawa has announced plans to add EV charging at an additional eight locations in Pennsylvania: Bristol, Allentown, Quakertown, Upper Darby, Phoenixville, Media, Williamsport and Reading.

These will be Wawa-branded chargers, operated by Electrify America. The chargers in Upper Darby, Phoenixville, Media, Williamsport and Reading will offer CCS and NACS connectors and charging power of 400 kW. The chargers at the stores in Bristol, Allentown and Quakertown will offer CCS connectors and 350 kW of power.

“This move to testing Wawa-branded chargers demonstrates our ongoing commitment to meeting our customers’ fueling needs,” said Chief Fuel and Development Officer Rich Makin. “We are always striving to deliver a more seamless, reliable and consistent experience for our customers.”

“The Electrify America white-label offering helps retailers establish and operate a charging network that reflects their brand, customer experience and business goals,” said Rachel Moses, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing for Electrify America.

Source: Electrify America

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ChargePoint installs overhead charging system for rental car facility at Portland’s airport

ChargePoint is deploying a new DC fast EV charging facility at Portland International Airport, for the use of car rental companies. The installation features an overhead charging system with retractable cable management that’s designed to eliminate the traditional trade-off between space and cost.

The new chargers are located in the airport’s Quick Turnaround (QTA) Facility, and will enable rental car companies to rapidly charge between rentals. The deployment includes 10 dual-port fast charging dispensers mounted overhead, allowing up to 20 vehicles to be connected simultaneously. By moving charging infrastructure above the vehicles, the design reclaims valuable ground-level space, simplifies installation, and removes the risk of vehicular damage to equipment, ChargePoint explains.

The deployment also features ChargePoint’s fleet software, which gives operators real-time visibility and control across rental car fleets, from remote monitoring and troubleshooting to intelligent charging management that adapts to operational demands.

“Airports aren’t just adopting electric mobility—they’re reshaping it,” said Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint. “As rental fleet operators add EVs to their fleets, airports face the challenge of delivering high-power charging infrastructure at scale. The Port of Portland’s investment demonstrates how fast charging can integrate into existing parking lots without sacrifices for equipment placement.”

“The innovative overhead charging system enabled us to save on installation costs by limiting the conduit and wiring needed, and helps protect against potential damage caused by vehicles in the QTA,” said Jeremiah Hartley, the airport’s Rental Car Manager.

Source: ChargePoint

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