A team of researchers has fabricated thick electrodes from two-dimensional materials in order to design an electrode for faster charging and higher energy capacity in lithium-ion batteries. “Two-dimensional materials are commonly believed [to be] a promising candidate for high-rate energy storage applications because it only needs to be several nanometers thick for rapid charge transport,”… Read more »
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Electric bus using Equipmake’s ZED powertrain unveiled in Buenos Aires
A new electric bus, developed by electrification specialist Equipmake in collaboration with Argentine-Brazilian bus manufacturer Agrale, was launched at the recent C40 World Mayors Conference in Buenos Aires. Working with Agrale and Argentine coachbuilder Todo Bus, Equipmake developed an electric version of the single-deck Agrale MT17.0 LE, installing its own Zero-Emission Drivetrain (ZED). The Agrale… Read more »
Formula E sets new viewership records in Season 8
When it made its debut 8 years ago, Formula E introduced an entirely new sport—electric racing. Since then, the racing series has gone from strength to strength, steadily expanding both the capabilities of its cars and the fan appeal of its races, while serving as an invaluable test bed for new EV technology and demonstrating… Read more »
Electric Testing Of Electrode Sheets
Electrode sheets determine the performance of a Lithium-Ion battery. Up until recently, there was no reliable way to measure the electric properties of assembled electrode sheets. In this presentation, we will introduce an electric test tool, the RM2610, that has become the industry standard in electrode sheet testing for battery researchers and production engineers. Presented… Read more »
Electric Freight Consortium aims to advance freight electrification
The Electrification Coalition (EC) has established a new forum for collaboration among industry leaders in the freight transportation sector to accelerate freight electrification. The new Electric Freight Consortium (EFC) aims to bring together the full fright ecosystem—shippers, carriers, retailers and EV supply chain companies. It will “identify pilot project opportunities, plan implementation, diagnose challenges, develop… Read more »
Bollinger Motors and Wabash to develop last-mile refrigerated delivery electric truck
Bollinger Motors (now a subsidiary of Mullen Automotive) has teamed up with truck body and trailer manufacturer Wabash to develop a refrigerated truck body on an electric chassis. Wabash has developed a lightweight composite technology called EcoNex Technology which it says will seamlessly integrate with Bollinger’s Class 4 electric chassis cab, and deliver significant weight… Read more »
Nissan begins European production of new electric Townstar delivery van
Nissan has begun production of its new Townstar EV delivery van, to be sold in select European markets. Built on a shared CMF-C platform, the new vehicle will be manufactured at the Renault plant in Maubeuge, France. The Townstar will replace the NV200 and NV200e in Nissan’s light commercial vehicle lineup. The Townstar EV’s powertrain… Read more »
Antelope Valley schools to buy 20 BYD electric school buses
California’s Antelope Valley Schools Transportation Agency (AVSTA) has announced plans to buy 20 BYD electric school buses. The buses will be built in Lancaster, California at the BYD Coach & Bus facility by members of the SMART Union. The BYD Type D Battery Electric School Bus has a top speed of 65 miles per hour… Read more »
Cadillac’s ambitious move to an all-electric luxury brand by 2030
The car that once advertised itself as “The Standard of the World” will go all-electric. Can the US luxury brand reinvent itself for a modern era…and for China? Among cutting-edge automotive buyers—the glitterati of Los Angeles, the tech millionaires of Silicon Valley, the finance titans of Wall Street—only one Cadillac is widely recognized. It’s a… Read more »
Air Canada to buy 30 electric planes from Heart Aerospace
Air Canada has announced plans to buy its first electric airplanes—an order of 30 battery-electric regional aircraft from Heart Aerospace. The airline has also acquired a $5-million equity stake in the Sweden-based manufacturer. Heart’s ES-30 aircraft is currently under development, and is expected to enter service in 2028. It can carry 30 passengers seated three… Read more »