SWA Lithium, a jointly owned US subsidiary of Standard Lithium and Norwegian energy firm Equinor, has closed a $225 million grant from the US Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains for construction of Phase 1 of the South West Arkansas (SWA) lithium project. The commercial-scale Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) facility, located… Read more »
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Video: New trends in EV connectors from ZeroBolt solutions to megawatt charging
Electrical connectors are a critical component of EV technology, serving as the vital link between various systems that enable efficient energy transfer and communication. EVs rely on complex electrical architectures to power motors, charge batteries and support onboard electronics, and reliable connectors ensure seamless system integration. Their role goes beyond functionality. Connectors influence vehicle cost,… Read more »
Propelling Fleet Electrification From The Trailer Forward
Join us for a discussion with Ali Javidan, CEO and Founder of Range Energy and renowned engineer. In this session, he’ll share how the electrification of trailers for fleets is driving innovation, supporting drivers, and empowering fleets to make more informed decisions as part of their own electrification revolution. From his work at Tesla to… Read more »
Full Circle Lithium demonstrates Li-ion firefighting agent by setting a Nissan Leaf and a Kia EV9 ablaze
It’s not uncommon to see blazing headlines in newspapers and magazines, not to mention on the local evening news, reporting yet another electric vehicle fire. With so many reports, one might think that EVs self-immolate on a regular basis at a far higher rate than automobiles powered by internal combustion engines (ICEs). In actuality, it… Read more »
AP Racing unveils new EV-specific caliper
UK-based brake and clutch supplier AP Racing has launched a new caliper designed specifically for EVs based on its Radi-CALTM technology. The new Radi-CALTM e, which increases low drag efficiency while improving braking performance, will be available off the shelf as a four- or six-piston system, taking inspiration from AP Racing’s WR1, WR2 and Mono… Read more »
Renascor completes trials for Australian battery-grade graphite plant
Australian mining company Renascor Resources has completed equipment trials for its planned purified spherical graphite (PSG) manufacturing facility in South Australia. The trials produced graphite of the quality required for lithium-ion battery anodes across all targeted product specifications up to 99.99% carbon—compared with the anode industry standard of 99.95% carbon. The tests were also below… Read more »
Range Energy debuts RB-01 electric-powered trailer system
California-headquartered electric-powered trailer manufacturer Range Energy has introduced its RB-01 next-generation trailer system. The new system includes an e-axle, a 200 or 300 kWh battery pack and a smart kingpin. According to Range, the RB-01 offers a 47% to 67% miles-per-gallon improvement over the previous generation in the series, and the tractor towing the RB-01… Read more »
InductEV brings high-power wireless charging tech to commercial EVs
When Average Joe and Jane think about wireless charging, they may not see any great benefit. Dig up my driveway to install a gadget that saves me the five seconds it takes to plug in my existing wired EV charger? Meh. However, the true benefits of wireless EV charging are seen in the commercial EV… Read more »
Aciturri invests in Dovetail Electric Aviation
Spain-headquartered aeronautical component manufacturer Aciturri has committed to acquiring a stake in Australian electric aviation technology company Dovetail Electric Aviation. Aciturri will invest in the second tranche of Dovetail’s seed investment round, which has a total target of $7 million. The first tranche, which closed last year, included airlines Rex in Australia and Volotea and… Read more »
Aqua Metals is building a more sustainable battery recycling ecosystem
Q&A with Aqua Metals execs Steve Cotton and David Regan Regardless of the claims made in Facebook memes, Li-ion batteries are eminently recyclable, and current recycling methods cause far less environmental damage than the well-documented depredations of the petroleum industry. However, as sustainability is central to the mission of the EV industry, we need to… Read more »
