Wattlab is a Netherlands-based company that delivers solar power solutions for the shipping industry. HGK Shipping is a European inland waterway shipping company that operates a fleet of 350 vessels. Now Wattlab has delivered a solar energy system for HGK Shipping’s inland cargo vessel the Blue Marlin. The vessel’s 192 solar panels will provide power… Read more »
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TDK offers filters for automotive applications at higher voltages and higher capacitances
Japanese electronics maker TDK has expanded its YFF series of three-terminal filters for automotive applications to include higher voltages up to 35 V and higher capacitances up to 4.7 µF. Such components are used to suppress voltage variation and high-frequency noise, which can cause system malfunctions. They can be used for smoothing, filtering and decoupling… Read more »
LG Energy Solution, Tesla build LFP battery plants in the US
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are all the rage these days. Although they offer lower energy density than batteries based on NMC (lithium nickel manganese cobalt) chemistries, they tend to be cheaper, and their ingredients are more readily available, less toxic and less controversial. Automakers including Ford and Stellantis are steadily building production capacity for… Read more »
Fast Lane Transportation expands its fleet of Orange EV terminal tractors
Fast Lane Transportation, a Southern California-based provider of intermodal and logistics services, is expanding its fleet of Orange EV electric terminal tractors (aka yard trucks). The company currently operates 9 Orange EV trucks and plans to grow its fleet over the next 18 months to meet rising demand. What began as a cautious first step… Read more »
Mumbai turns to the sea and Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil ferries to cut traffic
Mumbai, the most populous city in India, plans to begin a mammoth move to sea-based transit using Candela electric hydrofoil ferries. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region has a population of over 23 million, making it the seventh-most populous metropolitan region in the world. It also has the most billionaires of any city in Asia, along with… Read more »
Danisense introduces new interface unit for high-precision current transducers in EV test bench applications
Danisense has launched the DSSIU-1-V, a compact single-channel power supply and interface unit designed for use with its high-precision flux gate direct current current transducers (DCCTs). Targeted at EV test benches, power analysis systems and current calibration setups, the unit simplifies signal readout and system integration for high-accuracy current measurements. The DSSIU-1-V features an integrated… Read more »
EST-Floattech adds LFP battery modules to Octopus Series for marine and and industrial applications
EST-Floattech has expanded its Octopus Series battery portfolio with the launch of new Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery modules designed for large-scale maritime and industrial energy storage systems. The new Octopus LFP modules are intended to meet growing demand for alternative battery chemistries in applications that require long discharge and charge cycles, such as vessels… Read more »
Leap and Xos partner to offer grid revenue opportunities for EV fleets
Virtual power plant (VPP) platform Leap has partnered with electric truck manufacturer and fleet services provider Xos to offer grid revenue opportunities for electrified fleets. By connecting Xos Hub charging technology to energy markets through Leap’s automated platform, the companies aim to create new value for fleet owners and deliver crucial support for the grid… Read more »
Amprius forms partnership with a South Korea battery manufacturer
Amprius Technologies, which is developing a silicon battery anode platform, has signed a new contract manufacturing agreement with an unnamed battery manufacturer in South Korea. Amprius said that the strategic partnership expands its global production footprint and enhances its ability to deliver high-performance SiCore cells at scale to meet rising global demand. The South Korean… Read more »
Hankook Tire introduces iON HT highway-terrain tire for electric light-duty trucks
Hankook Tire America has introduced the iON HT, a highway-terrain tire specifically designed for electric light-duty trucks, highlighting improved load capacity, low rolling resistance and high durability. The tire addresses unique technical demands of electric truck platforms, including support for heavier weight due to large battery packs and cargo. Engineered with an “XL” load designation,… Read more »