Electric powertrain supplier Hypercraft has completed its Series A funding round, raising $26 million, which values the company at $106 million. Hypercraft will use the funds to develop its e-mobility software and create an open ecosystem that third-party developers can create apps for, to simplify the integration of new technology for OEMs. In February, Hypercraft… Read more »
Smart Freight Centre (SFC) is an international non-profit organization focused on reducing the emissions of freight transportation. Last year, the organization orchestrated the launch of the I-10 Zero Emission Freight Corridor, which includes a network of heavy-duty EV charging stations between Los Angeles and El Paso. SFC is now launching a similar initiative in Europe… Read more »
Austria-based HAINZL Motion & Drives has partnered with Vanguard, the commercial applications brand of engine maker Briggs & Stratton, to provide tailor-made electric drive solutions for mobile machinery. The partnership brings together Vanguard’s industrial-grade battery systems and the electric and electrohydraulic concepts of HAINZL Motion & Drives. At customer M.A.H-Holzinger, the companies replaced an outdated… Read more »
Electric motor supplier Turntide Technologies has expanded its Gen 6 Inverter range, which offers high performance and flexibility in a compact form factor. The company has also added EVR Motors as a Turntide Turnkey Solutions partner in order to offer integrated, end-to-end systems for OEMs. Turntide Gen 6 inverters deliver high power density and high-voltage… Read more »
The State of California has awarded $500 million for educational agencies to buy electric school buses and chargers. The Zero-Emissions School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) project has selected 133 educational agencies to receive 1,000 school buses and related charging infrastructure. The grants are expected to be finalized by the end of the year. The incentive program… Read more »
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Archer Aviation has signed an agreement outlining plans to deploy an initial fleet of its Midnight aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines under Archer’s Launch Edition program, in a deal valued at up to $30 million. The companies will work together to build an air taxi network and explore other use cases, including eco-tourism. Archer plans to… Read more »
E-mobility technology supplier ENNOVI has introduced an adhesive-free lamination technology designed to achieve stronger, more sustainable cell contacting system (CCS) assemblies for various battery cell form factors, including prismatic, cylindrical and pouch. ENNOVI’s technology positions the current collectors within the CCS between two insulation material foils and bonds them with a specialized joining process without… Read more »
Truck manufacturer Scania has announced that the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) will be commercially available for its electric trucks beginning in early 2026. MCS is an international standard that supports DC charging at a maximum current of 3,000 amps. Scania says its first iteration of MCS, featuring liquid-cooled connectors, will deliver up to 1,000 amps,… Read more »
German chemical manufacturer WACKER Chemie has introduced a new thermally conductive gap filler for applications in vehicle power electronics. Commercially available as SEMICOSIL 9649 TC, the silicone product can withstand high thermal stresses. It ensures that electronic components have a lasting bond with a vehicle’s active and passive cooling systems, efficiently dissipating the heat generated… Read more »
