E-MOBILITY ENGINEERING 033 – September/October 2025

• Intro - Sustainability is at the heart of current e-mobility design, not just in terms of ever more efficient performance but also with regard to the environmental impacts of the actual EVs themselves
• The Grid - Modular powertrains come under the spotlight, EV warning sounds are put to the test, resin-insulated SiC modules are shown to boost power density, in-wheel motors boost power and Nissan 5-in-1 e-power powertrain boosts efficiency
• In conversation: Marlen Valverde - The global technical manger ePower and energy storage at H.B. Fuller contemplates developments in adhesives, sealants and coatings used in EV batteries
• Dossier: Mack LRe refuse truck - A major player in the refuse vehicle market reveals details of how it’s set to clean up with a move to electrification
• Focus: Battery pack materials - Requirements for weight saving and greater safety regarding the battery packs of EVs are driving designers to consider using a range of existing and new materials
• Show report: The Battery Show Europe 2025 - The pick of a plethora of the latest battery-related innovations presented at The Battery Show Europe 2025, held in Stuttgart
• Insight: Mining electrification - The mining industry has set itself the goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and electrification across the board could be the way to achieve it
• Deep insight: Fast-charging technology - Rapid tech developments mean that the days of EV charging in a time getting close to that required to refuel a traditional car are fast approaching
• Focus: Battery cooling - As demands for battery packs to deliver ever greater power increase, remaining cool has never been more important
• PS: Open-source e-mobility - The open-source movement could be a ‘spanner in the works’ or totally transform EV design and construction