Most experts agree that frequent DC fast charging can shorten EV battery life, but detailed data about the phenomenon is scarce. How often can one use DC fast chargers before one sees increased degradation, and how do different charging speeds, climates and use conditions affect battery life? Connected vehicle specialist Geotab has added some data… Read more »
Commercial EV manufacturer Harbinger Motors is branching out into a new line of business. The new Harbinger Industria division will offer Harbinger battery technology as standalone products for energy storage and auxiliary power. Airstream, the iconic manufacturer of handcrafted, riveted aluminum travel trailers, is the first customer to integrate Harbinger’s energy storage technology. Airstream recently… Read more »
Finnish EVSE manufacturer Kempower and Danish EV infrastructure provider GodEnergi have been working together since 2022. GodEnergi became Kempower’s sales and service partner in 2023. GodEnergi offers commercial EV charging infrastructure in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, where it operates over 7,000 charging points. More than 1,500 of these are DC fast chargers specifically designed to… Read more »
South Korean battery materials manufacturer POSCO FutureM has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with CNGR and its Korean subsidiary, FINO, to manufacture lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials. The companies have agreed to build an LFP cathode material plant that will have an annual production capacity of 50,000 tons. Located in the Yeongil Bay… Read more »
Sponsored by Kikusui America, Inc. The rapid growth of battery-powered technologies, from electric vehicles to renewable energy storage, has heightened the demand for efficient and reliable battery testing solutions. Kikusui has introduced its new Battery Emulator System, a cutting-edge solution designed to address the challenges of evaluating battery-powered devices and components. By leveraging the Kikusui… Read more »
EV charging provider EVgo has committed to a massive deployment of EV charging sites at Kroger Family of Stores locations across the US. The company plans to build at least 150 fast charging stalls per year through 2035 at the company’s sites, which operate under various brands, including Kroger Foods, Fred Meyer, Fry’s Food Stores,… Read more »
Chinese battery swapping technology firm U Power has entered a strategic partnership agreement with Whale Logistics in Thailand through its U SWAP subsidiary to promote the deployment of commercial battery-swapping electric trucks in Thailand. Whale Logistics is an integrated logistics service provider offering warehousing, yard operations and end-to-end logistics solutions. It has ordered 1,000 battery-swapping… Read more »
Albany Graphite, a subsidiary of Canadian intellectual property (IP) development and commercialization company Zentek, has reported near-theoretical anode performance in independent lithium-ion battery testing using its ultra-high-purity graphite. In four industry-standard coin cell tests, Albany’s carbon-coated, spheroidized graphite delivered an average reversible capacity of approximately 367 mAh/g, just 1.3% below the theoretical maximum for natural… Read more »
Sponsored by Team Corporation. Electric vehicles have taken the automotive industry by storm as the United States aims to lower transportation emissions. However, while these efficient vehicles utilize cutting-edge technologies and deliver impressive results, some components remain prone to vibration failure. 1 Fasteners High-frequency vibrations from EV motors can result in standard fasteners loosening, which… Read more »
ADNOC Distribution, a gas station and convenience store chain in the United Arab Emirates, has opened a large new EV charging hub, and unveiled a roadmap to electrify the UAE highway network by the end of 2027. Strategically located at Saih Shuaib on the E11 highway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the new EV Mega… Read more »
