OCSiAl has completed a new portfolio of TUBALL single-wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT) dispersions targeting silicon-rich anodes, high-energy cathodes and solid-state battery chemistries, paired with an aggressive expansion of its nanotube synthesis capacity. The new anode products address two use cases. Dispersions using ultralong SWCNTs are designed for silicon-rich anodes, where the nanotubes form conductive networks… Read more »
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Swiss Post deploys Kempower charging stations for electric buses and trucks
Swiss Post has commissioned a Kempower DC fast charging system at its new logistics center in Villmergen—an important step for the ongoing electrification of the company’s vehicle fleet. Jebsen & Jessen, an official distribution partner of Kempower in Switzerland, supplied the technology, and utility company Repower was responsible for the planning, installation and commissioning of… Read more »
Kikusui’s cutting-edge power testing solutions for battery, power electronics and on-board charger applications
Sponsored by Kikusui. The global electric vehicle industry is experiencing rapid growth, driving an urgent demand for power conversion systems that are not only efficient but also highly reliable. Among these, the on-board charger (OBC) is a critical component, tasked with converting alternating current (AC) from various charging infrastructures, residential, commercial, or public, into direct… Read more »
Sow Good, a candy maker, acquires Tanzania’s Nachu graphite project to pivot battery materials
Sow Good Inc., a Nasdaq-listed freeze-dried candy and snack company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Nachu Graphite Project in Tanzania in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $107 million. If it closes, the transaction would pivot the company into critical minerals and battery anode materials. The Nachu Project is an advanced-stage open-pit… Read more »
This week’s electric truck news—Einride, Range Energy, Volvo, Tesla, Windrose
Sweden’s Einride to deploy 75 electric trucks for Amazon Swedish electric truck provider Einride will deploy 75 electric heavy-duty trucks and supporting charging infrastructure for retail oligopoly Amazon at five US locations. Reuters reports that Amazon is increasingly relying on truck-as-a-service operators such as Einride, which provide vehicles, charging infrastructure and fleet-management software, allowing the… Read more »
CATL unveils six battery innovations including 350 Wh/kg condensed cells
CATL held its Super Technology Day in Beijing, unveiling six battery technologies spanning fast charging, energy density records, hybrid systems, sodium-ion industrialization and an integrated charging and swapping network. Chief Scientist Wu Kai framed the strategy as deliberately multi-chemistry: LFP is approaching its theoretical energy density limit and is best suited for extreme fast charging;… Read more »
Coke Canada Bottling adds 7 Volvo VNR Electric trucks in BC and Quebec
Coke Canada Bottling has added seven Volvo VNR Electric trucks across two provinces, bringing its total Canadian electric fleet to nearly 40 vehicles. Three trucks have arrived in Quebec City; four more are set for delivery this spring in Vancouver. The VNR Electric runs a six-battery configuration covering up to 440 km (275 miles) on… Read more »
An EV sales surge is building—but not because of oil prices
Whenever oil prices go up, the mainstream press responds with a spate of articles about EVs. However, it’s not at all clear whether this corresponds to any substantial increase in EV sales. The link between oil prices and EV sales has always been tenuous—and temporary. As Viet Nguyen-Tien, Gavin D. J. Harper and Robert Elliott… Read more »
Electric RV manufacturer Lightship expands Colorado production facility
Lightship, an American manufacturer of all-electric recreational vehicles, was founded in 2020, and is now scaling up to meet surging demand—the company has announced a major expansion of its Colorado-based manufacturing facility, and launched a new customization offering. The company will expand its existing 32,000-square-foot facility to a total manufacturing footprint of roughly 76,000 square… Read more »
Volvo’s new electric trucks feature multiple PTO options, and ranges up to 700 km
Volvo Trucks has launched several new or updated electric truck models, aimed at several different use cases. The new FH Aero Electric with extended range is designed for long-haul and intercity transport. It features a rear compact e-axle that integrates two electric motors and a six-speed gearbox and delivers up to 460 kW (623 hp)… Read more »