Zenobe’s stationary storage business complements its turnkey EV offering for fleets. Here at Charged, we’ve covered a lot of companies that provide fleet electrification services. However, we’re far from done writing about them (and readers, I hope you aren’t tired of reading about them), because each one seems to have its own unique set of… Read more »
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Kandi and CBAK partnership on US lithium battery facilities
Chinese automotive firm Kandi Technologies and battery manufacturer CBAK Energy Technology have formed a strategic partnership to establish two lithium battery production facilities in the US, at locations under evaluation. The first facility, focused on battery pack assembly, is slated for near-term development. The second facility, for battery cell manufacturing, will be a longer-term initiative… Read more »
Eaton introduces new EV Truetrac differential
Intelligent power management company Eaton has launched a new EV Truetrac differential engineered specifically for EVs. The design addresses the challenges presented by EV propulsion systems, including shared low-viscosity oil environments, increased sensitivity to noise and the demands of high and instant torque delivery. Eaton’s Detroit Truetrac, a helical-gear limited-slip differential, has been used for… Read more »
USCALE study finds driver interest in special EV tires
EVs are transforming the tire market, and companies that fail to adapt by offering tailored products will lose out, according to the EV Tyre Study from German consulting and market research company USCALE. As EVs tend to have higher tire wear than gasoline-fueled cars, EV drivers set different priorities when buying tires, the study shows…. Read more »
Forge Nano raises $40 million to scale US battery manufacturing and semiconductor equipment businesses
Forge Nano, which is developing US battery and semiconductor production, has closed a $40-million funding round to expand its manufacturing capacity. The funding was co-led by investment firm RockCreek and Ascent Funds, a US-based energy technology fund. Additional participants included Top Material, Orion Infrastructure Capital and Forge Nano’s existing investors. The company has now raised… Read more »
Amprius launches SiCore 450 Wh/kg high-energy battery cell
Amprius Technologies, which is developing lithium-ion batteries with its silicon anode Platform, has launched its 450 Wh/kg and 950 Wh/L SiCore lithium-ion battery for aviation and electric mobility platforms. The company expects to move to mass production in the near term through its global manufacturing partners. The compact, lightweight SiCore cell delivers up to 80%… Read more »
Blank Slate: Will this infinitely customizable EV make it to market with a $20k price tag?
The term “tabula rasa,” or “blank slate,” is taking on new meaning in the battery-electric truck segment with the introduction of the Slate Truck. The sleek yet somewhat bare-bones truck is, however, a highly customizable blank canvas that comes with a lengthy accessory list including one that converts the pick-up into an SUV. To paraphrase… Read more »
Smiths Interconnect provides 90% more energy transfer with Hypertac Green Connect
Sponsored by TTI.The innovative environmental-friendly contact is designed to reduce power loss providing up to 90% more energy transfer. Smiths Interconnect, a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave, optical and radio frequency products, announced today the introduction of Hypertac Green ConnectTM, a new lead-free and Beryllium-free hyperboloid high-power contact technology, to its… Read more »
Financing EV fleets: a look inside International’s electrification tools
As commercial fleets work toward integrating electric vehicles, many are faced with uncertainties around planning, financing, and infrastructure. Charged spoke with Jim Nachtman from International Financial about how his team supports fleets through every stage of the electrification journey—from initial planning to vehicle delivery and long-term cost management. International offers a comprehensive consulting approach designed… Read more »
ABB exec talks microgrids, switchgear and charger-agnostic systems
A public charging or fleet charging site—or pretty much any installation larger than one or two Level 2 chargers—consists of more than just the chargers that drivers interact with. Behind the scenes, you’ll find a transformer, a cabinet full of switchgear, and increasingly, microgrid elements such as battery storage and/or PV panels. ABB makes all… Read more »