Greenlane Infrastructure, a joint venture formed by Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and Blackrock’s Global Infrastructure fund, has opened a new EV charging hub in Colton, California. Located at the convergence of Interstates 215 and 10, the site is designed specifically to serve medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks. It features a mix of… Read more »
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Avery Dennison invests in 3D Current Collectors manufacturer Addionics
Addionics, maker of 3D Current Collectors, has received funding from materials science company Avery Dennison as an extension of its Series B round to support plans to scale its production process. Addionics’ provides’ Smart 3D Current Collectors are designed to enhance battery performance while reducing production costs. Designed for mass production on roll-to-roll integrated lines,… Read more »
SWTCH’s load management system is tailored to the needs of multi-unit dwellings
Q&A with SWTCH Head of Strategy Sofia Berrada Cars and their drivers come in all shapes and sizes, colors and creeds, and when it comes to keeping them charged, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Different EV infrastructure applications require different combinations of hardware, software and services, and as the charging market develops, different companies are emerging… Read more »
Stable Auto and EV Connect partner to offer adaptive pricing for EV charging
Stable Auto has announced a strategic partnership with EV charging network operator EV Connect to deliver Adaptive Pricing capabilities via the EV Connect platform. The integration will give EV Connect customers “new pricing tools to maximize utilization, boost net revenue, and build more profitable charging networks.” EV Connect customers are able to access Adaptive Pricing… Read more »
Ford gives all EV buyers a free charging station and installation—it seems to sell more cars
The “Ford Power Promise” focuses on drivers who can most easily charge at home—still the low-hanging fruit for EV sales. It’s working. Selling electric vehicles was always going to be a challenge, especially for established U.S. brands like Ford and Chevrolet. They require a lot of explanation by salespeople unfamiliar with EVs; not every shopper… Read more »
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The Knowledge Center For Off-Highway Electrification Your source for new product announcements, interviews, case studies, webinars, whitepapers and more. Featured Interview Volvo CE’s electric construction equipment—practical considerations, successes and challenges Latest Off-Highway News Get The Off-Highway Electrification Newsletter Exploring cable management strategies for DC fast-charging EV fleets Webinar starts in: Days Hours Minutes Seconds Join… Read more »
Upfit UTV and OMI unveil Fusion-Drive hybrid powertrain for off-road vehicles
Upfit UTV, a Fox Factory subsidiary that produces purpose-built custom vehicles, and OMI, a specialist in electric powertrain engineering, have partnered to introduce off-highway vehicles with OMI’s Fusion-Drive hybrid powertrain. This collaboration combines Upfit UTV’s distribution network with OMI’s three decades of expertise in automotive electromechanical innovation. “OMI Fusion-Drive pairs the power and range of… Read more »
Rocsys demonstrates hands-free charging of an electric self-driving truck
Rocsys, a pioneer of autonomous hands-free EV charging solutions, has demonstrated hands-free charging of an electric and self-driving truck supplied by DAF, at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, part of the massive seaport complex in Rotterdam, Holland. The Demonstrator 9 Automated & Electric Trucking project is one of ten demonstration projects under the MAGPIE initiative, which… Read more »
SK On and SK Enmove showcase battery immersion cooling
South Korean battery and trading company SK On is showcasing advanced thermal management technology with lubricant supplier SK Enmove. The immersion cooling technology for EV batteries circulates electrically insulating thermal fluids inside the battery pack to effectively dissipate heat. Since the coolant directly contacts the battery cells, it can more effectively suppress temperature rise compared… Read more »
CustomCells joins project to advance large-format round battery cells
German battery manufacturer CustomCells is participating in an €8-million research project to develop next-generation round battery cells. The Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW), the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (Fraunhofer IPA) and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are the scientific partners. CustomCells has chosen to locate its pilot… Read more »