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Nissan to build a 35 GWh battery plant and produce a new electric crossover in Sunderland, UK

Many in the media have been asking two questions about Nissan. As its aging Leaf becomes a byword for EV obsolescence, will the company rejuvenate its once cutting-edge electrical efforts? And, amid the uncertainty following Brexit, will the automaker remain committed to its Nissan Motor Manufacturing plant in Sunderland, England, which employs some 7,500 workers?… Read more »

Audi pilots concept for premium-level fast charging hubs

Audi has big plans to ramp up its EV offerings, introducing more than 20 fully electric models by 2025, and it’s working on a concept for premium-level charging infrastructure in keeping with its market position as a luxury brand. Audi plans to implement a pilot project in the second half of this year, which will… Read more »

AKASOL partners with Fraunhofer to develop automated battery recycling

German battery manufacturer AKASOL is has partnered with the Fraunhofer Research Institution to develop automated recycling processes for battery packs. “The rising demand for high-performance battery systems means that more raw materials, such as lithium, cobalt or nickel, are needed to manufacture these energy-storage technologies,” explains AKASOL Head of Product Management Dr. Björn Eberleh. “In… Read more »

Rapid Determination Of State-Of-Health For Grading Of Li-Ion Batteries For EVs

This presentation will discuss a case study that profiles the results of a consortium formed by Nissan, Warwick Manufacturing Group, AMETEK and Element Energy to establish a rapid grading methodology for battery State of Health. Attendees will learn how the project was able to achieve its goal of 1MWh of second-life energy storage in approximately… Read more »

Battery Testing And Global Certifications

EV and energy storage battery manufacturers face many unique challenges to bring new batteries to market. There are several “Masters to serve”: Transportation Authorities, Vehicle Certification Authorities, OEM’s and finally the customer. This discussion includes Li-ion battery transportation testing and shipping regulations, vehicle type approval regulations and standards, as well as common options for off-road… Read more »

Octillion debuts new EV battery leasing plan

Octillion Power Systems has announced a new demo program that allows fleet customers to lease batteries when they purchase vehicles. Under the program, participating fleet operators will be allowed to source batteries through a five-year lease-to-own program, with no up-front payment.  “The program is designed to ensure that fleets feel prepared to make the switch… Read more »

Daimler to develop public heavy-duty electric truck charging site with Portland utility

Daimler Trucks North America and Portland General Electric have announced the co-development of a large public charging site for medium- and heavy-duty commercial EVs. The facility, to be called Electric Island, is now under construction near Daimler Trucks headquarters in Portland. It’s designed to support up to 9 charging stations with charging levels of up… Read more »

Stena gives Volvo bus batteries a second life

A new agreement between Volvo Buses and Stena Recycling subsidiary Batteryloop will give second lives to used EV batteries. After the batteries are removed from Volvo’s buses, they will be reused as energy storage units in stationary applications such as buildings and charging stations. Bus batteries are used for many years before they need to… Read more »

Octillion Power Systems debuts new EV battery-leasing plan

Octillion Power Systems, a Tier 1 supplier of EV energy storage systems, has announced a new demonstrator battery-leasing program for fleet customers. Under the program, participating fleet operators will be allowed to source batteries through a five-year lease-to-own program, with no up-front payment. The goal of the demonstration program is to collect data on battery… Read more »

Volkswagen Group forms joint venture to build fast charging stations for Chinese market

Volkswagen Group Components and startup Shanghai DU-POWER New Energy have formed a joint venture to produce “flexible quick charging stations” in China. The two companies will each own 50% of the JV, which will be located in the Suzhou Wuzhong Development Zone, near Shanghai. Series production is scheduled to start in the second half of… Read more »