American Battery Solutions (ABS) has signed a multi-year contract with bus manufacturer NFI Group to supply custom battery packs for NFI subsidiary New Flyer’s newest 35-, 40- and 60-foot battery-electric transit buses. NFI is now launching ABS batteries into bus production for customer deliveries starting in the first quarter of 2024. ABS designed, tested and… Read more »
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Altilium and Lunaz develop custom electric trucks to transport EV batteries for recycling
In recycling, one of the biggest cost items is transporting the materials, and this is obviously the case for EV batteries, which are heavy and pose health and safety risks. UK-based recycler Altilium and Lunaz, a European firm that upcycles and electrifies vehicles, are working together to develop an innovative and low-carbon logistical solution. According… Read more »
Eaton invests more than $500 million in North American manufacturing
Power-management multinational Eaton has announced investments in its North American manufacturing and operations to meet growing demand for electrical solutions from customers in utility, commercial, health care, industrial and residential markets. The majority of these investments are expected to be completed in 2024 and 2025. “Electrical infrastructure has to work harder and smarter to accelerate… Read more »
Siemens Foundation announces $30-million program to develop EV charging workforce
The US-based nonprofit Siemens Foundation has announced EVeryone Charging Forward, a $30-million, 10-year program designed to develop an inclusive workforce for the EV charging sector, which has seen rising demand for skilled workers across the industry. According to a Princeton University study, between 777,000 and 5.1 million energy-related jobs could be created in the United… Read more »
New York state announces $100 million in funding for zero-emission school buses
New York state has announced the availability of $100 million for zero-emission school buses in the first round of funding for e-buses under the $4.2-billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. New York’s 2022 State of the State initiative requires all new school buses sold in the state to… Read more »
EV manufacturer Harbinger Motors raises $60 million in Series A funding
Harbinger Motors, a California-based automotive manufacturer, has secured $60 million in Series A funding from a diverse consortium of investors. The investment will accelerate progress toward the production of the company’s electric stripped chassis, which is designed from the ground up to address the performance, durability and lifespan expectations for Class 4 to Class 6… Read more »
Mercedes-Benz’s eActros 600 electric truck excels in hot-weather testing
Mercedes-Benz Trucks recently tested a prototype of its long-range electric truck, the eActros 600, in extreme heat in Andalusia, Spain. For five weeks, Mercedes engineers shook down every system on the truck, from itss electric powertrain and battery thermal management to its air conditioning system, to its fast charging capabilities, in summer temperatures of up… Read more »
Biden-Harris Administration makes $100 million available to repair EV charging stations
The reliability (or lack thereof) of public EV chargers is nothing less than a scandal, and the Biden Administration, which has championed a major expansion of the nation’s EV charging infrastructure, is well aware of the problems. Now the Administration has opened applications for the Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator, which will provide… Read more »
DOE announces $15.5 billion in funding to support legacy automakers’ transition to EVs
The US DOE has announced a $15.5 billion package of funding and loans primarily focused on retooling existing factories for the transition to EVs. This includes $2 billion in grants and up to $10 billion in loans to support automotive manufacturing conversion projects, along with $3.5 billion in funding to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries,… Read more »
CalVans adds 403 Ford E-Transit electric passenger vehicles to its fleet
The California Vanpool Authority (CalVans) has purchased 403 new Ford E-Transit electric vans. CalVans is a public transit agency that connects rural residents with employment centers, with a particular focus on the farming community. It currently operates a fleet of nearly 1,000 vehicles. CalVans’ fleet of Ford E-transit vans was upfitted by Forest River Bus,… Read more »