The three-year, Finland-based BATCircle3.0 project led by Aalto University has launched with a strategic focus on battery material refining and battery recycling. In October 2024, Business Finland granted the consortium €13.4 million in funding for the next three years. BATCircle3.0 is a key project in Business Finland’s Hydrogen & Batteries—Dual Helix of Decarbonization program. The… Read more »
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ZAPI GROUP, Technotrans, Moog and ZQuip target the off-highway electric vehicle market at bauma
The bauma construction trade show in Munich, Germany presented an opportunity for a number of companies to showcase their off-highway electric vehicle (OHEV) products, including ZAPI GROUP, Technotrans, Moog Construction and ZQuip. ZAPI GROUP, headquartered in Poviglio, Italy, introduced its next-generation solutions for vehicle electrification and fleet management, debuting the DCC3, a rugged, compact DC/DC… 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 »
Delta unveils DC Wallbox EV charger for public charging
Delta Electronics, a provider of power management and Internet of Things (IoT) smart green products, has launched its next-generation DC Wallbox 50 kW EV charger. The upgraded model for public and commercial charging applications is designed to deliver advanced functionality and an optimized user-centric experience, enabling seamless and efficient charging for operators and drivers. The… Read more »
AM Batteries and TDK partner to optimize dry battery electrode manufacturing
AM Batteries, which is developing dry battery electrode technology, has entered a joint development agreement with Japanese electronics manufacturer TDK to develop energy-efficient battery manufacturing. The partnership aims to enhance sustainability, improve battery manufacturing scalability and accelerate the development of solid-state batteries. TDK’s investment arm TDK Ventures is an investor in AM Batteries. AM’s dry… Read more »
Swedish miner LKAB to complete first test of electric truck
Swedish state-owned mining company LKAB is nearing completion of the first phase of testing the electric Scania Heavy Tipper truck above ground in Malmberget, Sweden after approximately 50,000 km driven. The battery-powered trucks are part of LKAB’s goal to electrify the vehicle fleet throughout its value chain, from mine to finished product. LKAB brought the Heavy… Read more »
Ample to partner with Japanese OEMs deploying swapping stations in Tokyo
Ample, a battery-swapping technology company, is teaming up with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus (MFTBC) and Mitsubishi Motors, to deploy a network of swapping stations in Tokyo that will each be able to support over 100 vehicles. The initiative, which will focus on supporting commercial fleets, initially targeting delivery vehicles, is backed by a grant… Read more »
ENC to include InductEV’s wireless charging system on its electric buses
California-based bus manufacturer ENC plans to begin offering wireless inductive charging hardware from InductEV on its electric buses. ENC will initially offer InductEV’s wireless charging system on its battery-electric Axess EVO-BE bus, which is offered in 32- 35- and 40-foot lengths, and features Proterra Powered battery packs with up to 738 kWh of energy storage,… Read more »
Solving EVSE deployment and scalability challenges with flexible power distribution
Sponsored by StarlineHow Starline’s Scalable Busway Systems Can Transform EV Charging Infrastructure The rapid growth of electric vehicle adoption is putting immense pressure on charging infrastructure, with site constraints, installation costs, and scalability emerging as key challenges. As cities, businesses, and fleet operators work to expand EV charging networks, traditional power distribution methods are proving… Read more »
Renesas introduces low-power Bluetooth SoC for automotive applications including wireless battery management systems
Japanese semiconductor supplier Renesas has introduced a new automotive-qualified Bluetooth chip that combines a radio transceiver, an Arm M0+ microcontroller, memory, peripherals and security features in a compact system-on-chip (SoC) design. The DA14533, the first device in the company’s Bluetooth Low Energy SoC range qualified for automotive applications, includes advanced power management features to simplify… Read more »