Switzerland has long seemed a bit of an outlier among the electrifying nations of Europe. I’ve seen EVs on Swiss roads since I first visited the country in the early 1990s, and I’ve seen their numbers grow in my frequent travels in the country, but in recent years, adoption of modern EVs has been modest… Read more »
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Mercedes-Benz’s eActros 600 electric truck is now on the road in 15 European countries
Even as Daimler Trucks deploys lobbyists and lawsuits to avoid selling electric trucks in the US, the company is celebrating the success of its Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 in Europe. Mercedes-Benz Trucks began series production of the eActros 600 last November at its plant in Wörth, Germany. Deliveries began in December 2024, and the electric semi-tractor… Read more »
Nevoya raises $9.3-million seed funding for electric trucking management system
Electric trucking carrier Nevoya has received $9.3 million in a seed financing round led by Lowercarbon Capital. Nevoya’s Transportation Management System is purpose-built for EV operations. The company will use the new financing for geographic expansion into new corridors and markets with proven customer demand; to enhance the predictive capabilities and customer integration features of… Read more »
Allego partners with Kempower to deliver high-power charging in Europe
Netherlands-based EV charging infrastructure provider Allego has signed a framework agreement with Finnish DC fast charger manufacturer Kempower to offer a new split system for high-power charging in Europe. Following extensive joint development and rigorous testing, Allego will integrate the system into its investment portfolio, providing EV drivers with dynamic power modules and flexible installation… Read more »
Litus deploys plug-and-play modular lithium extraction pilot unit
Critical mineral and battery metal company Litus has deployed its lithium extraction pilot unit in the field. The deployment is a step forward in the scale-up of Litus LiNC, the company’s one-step lithium extraction system that is designed to economically harvest lithium from low-concentration brines. The company has operations in North America, Europe and the… Read more »
Webinar: Two-stage AC-DC converter for battery charging applications
A virtual prototype of a battery charging design is created with SaberEXP, a piecewise linear circuit simulation tool from Synopsys. Design considerations include charging and discharging profiles, power conversion from grid (AC) to battery (DC), control algorithms are either ASIC based, or software driven. This battery charging design uses a two stage AC-DC converter, comprised… Read more »
ZF releases cubiX tuner for chassis calibration
German automaker ZF has introduced its cubiX tuner to complement its cubiX software for the complex calibration of individual actuators during the development process. Designed as a tool for OEMs, the cubiX Tuner automatically calculates the interdependencies between actuators. An electronic control unit (ECU) can now be configured with the manufacturer’s unique brand in just… Read more »
Ultium Cells to upgrade Tennessee plant for LFP battery cell production
Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, will upgrade its Spring Hill, Tennessee battery cell manufacturing facility to scale production of low-cost lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells, building on a $2.3-billion investment announced in 2021. Conversion of battery cell lines at Spring Hill to produce LFP cells will begin… Read more »
GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range: Luxury ride or tricked-out work truck? Why not both?
Here in the Land of Pickup Trucks, there’s a truck for every taste—GM alone offers at least two dozen different variants. The GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range is for the pickup fan with a taste for the best (and the means to gratify it). This EV, built by union labor at GM’s Factory Zero,… Read more »
Spirii and ZE Ports launch all-in-one electrification service for heavy transport vehicles
Heavy-duty fleet operators are under growing pressure to cut emissions (at least in Europe), but electrification involves high upfront costs, and often delays in installing charging infrastructure. For these reasons, many fleets are turning to companies that offer turnkey EV charging packages (Charging as a Service), or even complete packages that include vehicle leasing (Fleet… Read more »