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WATTALPS immersion cooling battery system is validated by Bureau Veritas for marine use

French battery systems manufacturer WATTALPS has been evaluated by French testing, inspection and certification firm Bureau Veritas as part of the Marine Type Approval process for its advanced immersion cooling battery systems. The audit included a detailed review of the company’s quality management system and supporting documentation, as well as the product quality control procedures… Read more »

Kempower and EO install 342 charging points for electric buses

Finnish DC fast charging manufacturer Kempower and UK EV infrastructure firm EO Charging have installed 342 electric bus chargers in the past three years, and are building a further 150 charge points across the UK. Around 1,570 new zero-emission buses hit UK roads in 2024, representing a 36% year-on-year increase. The partners aim to ensure… Read more »

Brüggemann expands its range of additives for thermoplastics in EVs

German industrial chemicals firm Brüggemann has expanded its range of performance-enhancing additives for polyamides and polyolefins. These include flow enhancers, thermostabilizers and impact modifiers as well as an additive that is used to achieve thermoset-like performance, particularly during thermal treatment, while keeping the thermoplastic processing for applications such as polyolefin foams, HFFR compounds and cables…. Read more »

EV Realty raises $75 million, breaks ground on electric truck charging hub in San Bernardino

EV Realty has secured an additional $75 million equity commitment from investor NGP, along with funding contributions from EV Realty’s management team. The new capital will enable EV Realty to scale its Powered Properties portfolio, including construction of the company’s first multi-fleet charging project, a 76-stall fast charging hub for commercial fleets in San Bernardino,… Read more »

Vianode receives OEM qualification for its battery anode graphite

Norwegian battery materials company Vianode has achieved product qualification with a leading OEM, confirming the industrial-scale production capabilities of its anode graphite for EV batteries. The materials were produced at Vianode’s full-scale Via ONE plant in Norway, which started operation in October 2024. Full approval for commercial delivery from Via ONE is a key step… Read more »

Sila begins automotive-scale silicon anode production to boost domestic EV battery supply chain

Sila has announced it has started operations at its new large-scale silicon anode manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, Washington. The site, which spans over 600,000 square feet on a 160-acre property, is designed to supply advanced battery materials for EV manufacturers and other battery-powered applications. The facility aims to transition silicon anode technology from laboratory… Read more »

DejaSense aligns EV charging with on-site solar energy production

DejaBlue, a provider of intelligent EV charging infrastructure for commercial sites, has launched a new plug-and-play optimization module that automatically aligns EV charging with on-site solar energy production. The new DejaSense module is designed to integrate seamlessly with OCPP-compliant chargers and all solar installations. Installed near the site’s electrical panel, the system continuously measures both… Read more »

Uber to integrate Joby’s Blade helicopter and seaplane trips into its ecosystem

Air taxi manufacturer and operator Joby Aviation has announced that ride-hailing service Uber will add its Blade helicopter service to the platform. Joby, which acquired Blade’s passenger operations in August, will let Uber users book Blade trips directly in the Uber app. Blade offers short helicopter rides as well as seaplane trips across various routes… Read more »