Powered trailers offer a painless path to electrifying heavy-duty transport. Trucking firms are caught in a bit of a bind. They need to electrify before their competitors do, or risk being undercut on the all-important metric of cost per mile—however, electric trucks come with high upfront costs, and when it comes to long-haul Class 8… Read more »
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Asahi Kasei licenses high-conductivity electrolyte to EAS Batteries for ultra-high power lithium-ion cells
Asahi Kasei has signed a license agreement allowing EAS Batteries to use its acetonitrile-containing electrolyte technology in a new ultra-high power lithium-ion cell. EAS Batteries plans to launch its cylindrical UHP601300 LFP 22 cell, utilizing a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode and the novel electrolyte, by March 2026. Asahi Kasei says its electrolyte offers high… Read more »
Inside the EV battery recall process—the complexity of safety and logistics
As EV adoption accelerates, so does the frequency of battery recalls—and the operational expertise they require. In recent months, a string of recalls from major automakers has underscored the complexities of EV battery systems. Hyundai recently pulled back a limited number of 2025 IONIQ 5s in the US after identifying a short-circuit risk linked to… Read more »
Forsee Power to supply battery systems to Polish copper miner KGHM
Polish copper miner KGHM will equip its ZANPER T and HT24e electric mining machines with battery systems from Forsee Power. KGHM operates copper mines in Europe and manufactures machinery and equipment for the mining sector, including haul trucks, loaders or transport units through its subsidiary KGHM ZANAM. KGHM ZANAM engineers worked closely with Forsee Power… Read more »
Sandvik launches battery-electric cable bolter for underground mining
Sandvik has launched the DS422iE, its first battery-electric cable bolter designed for underground rock reinforcement using cement-grouted cable bolts. The new machine expands Sandvik’s battery-electric underground drill lineup, eliminating the need for a diesel engine in underground applications. The DS422iE utilizes a lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry, selected for its enhanced safety profile in underground… Read more »
Ateios Systems and Kodak unveil solvent-free battery electrode manufacturing process
Battery electrode supplier Ateios Systems has teamed up with materials and chemicals manufacturer Kodak to demonstrate a high-speed, solvent-free production process for the manufacturing of high-energy electrodes for EV batteries. The system, powered by Atelos’s RaiCure platform, reaches a coating speed of 80 meters per minute, which the companies say is nearly three times faster… Read more »
EQONIC says its lithium-free, sodium-free battery tech can slash energy storage costs
UK battery technology company EQONIC has announced a “breakthrough battery technology” that it says offers lower cost along with increased safety and sustainability compared to current designs. After years of development, EQONIC says it has created a new battery system that achieves material costs of just 30% compared to traditional lithium metal batteries. This translates… Read more »
Marine battery maker AYK Energy wins contract for Spain-to-Morocco electric ferries
Andorra-headquartered marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy has won a contract to power electric fast ferries between Europe and Africa. Spanish ferry operator Baleària will operate the two electric catamaran ferries on the 18-mile route between Tarifa in the south of Spain and Tangier, Morocco, at speeds of up to 26 knots. Each of the twin… Read more »
Daimler Buses’ new public EV charging stations enable electric coaches to serve more remote travel destinations
Starting in 2026, Daimler Buses will install its own public charging stations for electric buses and coaches, focusing on high-traffic European tourist destinations such as bus parking lots at amusement parks or in cities. The company aims to drive the expansion of high-performance charging infrastructure away from highways, enabling electric buses and coaches to serve… Read more »
Orange EV yard dogs surpass 10 million hours of operation
Orange EV, a manufacturer of Class 8 all-electric terminal trucks, has announced that its deployed fleet has surpassed 10 million hours of operation across 340 fleets. “This milestone confirms Orange EV as the most proven and widely adopted heavy-duty EV in North America, delivering reliability, savings, and sustainability at scale, while setting new standards for… Read more »