Coperion has announced a collaboration with High Performance Battery (HPB) aimed at enabling industrial-scale production of solid-state batteries. This initiative combines Coperion’s continuous extrusion processing expertise with HPB’s solid-state battery technology. According to HPB, its batteries demonstrate notable improvements over conventional lithium-ion technology in safety, lifespan, and environmental performance, with intellectual property protected in 96… Read more »
Thomas Built Buses, a division of Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles, has announced the launch of the Saf-T-Liner eHDX2 Wattson, its first electric Type D, or “transit-style,” school bus. The new model is built on the existing HDX2 platform and is intended for school districts seeking to expand fleet electrification with a familiar, large-capacity vehicle. The… Read more »
FEV has announced a collaboration with the Teaching and Research Area Mechatronics in Mobile Propulsion at RWTH Aachen University to develop a modular electric drive unit platform aimed at reducing reliance on rare-earth elements in EV motors. The new platform minimizes the use of critical raw materials such as rare-earth magnets, with the goal of… Read more »
Harbinger, a manufacturer of medium-duty electric and hybrid vehicles, has raised $160 million in a Series C funding round co-led by FedEx, Capricorn’s Technology Impact Fund, and RV manufacturer THOR Industries. With this round, Harbinger has raised $358 million to date. Along with its investment, FedEx placed an initial order for 53 Harbinger electric trucks…. Read more »
Direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology provider Lilac Solutions has released its fifth-generation ion exchange (IX) technology, which delivers improvements in performance and cost. Gen 5 Lilac IX increases IX productivity and durability, enhances eluate quality and simplifies brine pretreatment, according to the company. The IX system allows the passage of 70x larger particles, enabling the… Read more »
In this webinar we’ll dive into practical solutions for keeping your EV fleet charged, safe, and operational. Whether you’re planning new installations or optimizing existing infrastructure, this session will provide actionable strategies to enhance reliability and performance across your DC fast-charging network. Join this session to learn how effective cable management can maximize safety, reduce… Read more »
Electric motor specialist InfiMotion has collaborated with “a global premium electric vehicle manufacturer” to develop the L700 PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor) and to integrate it into the manufacturer’s new Gran Tourer EV. InfiMotion has designed the gearbox for the L700, positioned in the rear of the new model. It is specifically made for the… Read more »
EV charging provider ChargePoint has been awarded a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract to provide EV charging solutions to public sector agencies in the US and Canada. Sourcewell, a self-funded governmental organization established in 1978, administers a program that harnesses the collective purchasing power of more than 50,000 participating agencies. By streamlining procurement with pre-negotiated, competitive… Read more »
Archer Aviation has agreed to acquire the master ground lease for Hawthorne Airport in Los Angeles, California and repurpose it as a strategic air taxi network hub. Hawthorne Airport, also known as Jack Northrop Field, is currently a public-use airport. The name comes from the founder of Northrop Aircraft, Jack Northrop, who founded the company… Read more »
Japanese automaker Honda has showcased its first electric motorcycle, the WN7. The motorcycle is built around a 9.3 kWh lithium-ion battery and 18 kW motor. It offers a driving range of around 140 km, and supports CCS2 DC fast charging. The WN7 features full LED lighting with a unique DRL signature, a frameless chassis, multiple… Read more »
