EV fleet charging network SparkCharge has partnered with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and car-sharing network Zipcar to create a DC fast charging hub that uses a mobile, battery-equipped charging solution. Located at …
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BorgWarner battery system to power HOLON’s autonomous shuttle
by Editorby EditorUS-based automotive and e-mobility supplier BorgWarner has secured a contract to supply its battery system to the HOLON urban, a 15-person, Level 4 autonomous electric shuttle. The contract marks BorgWarner’s first contract to supply …
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Samsung SDI and BMW to collaborate on solid-state battery validation project
by Editorby EditorSamsung SDI, BMW and US battery technology company Solid Power have signed an agreement to work together on establishing global value chains for all-solid-state batteries across materials, cells and EVs. The collaboration aims to …
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How long does it take for a fleet to electrify? The answer depends on various factors, but it really shouldn’t take nine years—unless the fleet in question belongs to a quasi-governmental agency, and the …
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Siemens’s Heliox brand launches new 44 kW V2G-capable DC charger
by Editorby EditorHeliox, a Siemens business, has launched a next-generation, all-in-one DC fast charging system with intelligent vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functionality. The Heliox 44 kW V2G charger provides bidirectional charging and discharging capability, allowing vehicles to return …
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Vulcan Energy secures €1 billion in financing for lithium production in Germany
by Editorby EditorThe Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) has granted an export loan of €100 million to Vulcan Energy for its Phase One Lionheart Project, bringing the total debt package for the project to …
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Norwegian battery materials developer Vianode has chosen Ontario, Canada, for its first large-scale production facility for low-emission synthetic anode graphite. The project is structured as a phased, multi‑billion‑dollar investment, starting with an initial investment …
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CATL’s Ship-Shore-Cloud zero-carbon shipping and smart port integrated solution
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Contemporary Amperex Electric Vessel (CAEV), a subsidiary of Chinese battery giant CATL, has launched a “zero-carbon shipping and integrated smart port solution,” called Ship-Shore-Cloud. CATL has delivered nearly 900 electric ships, setting multiple records, …
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Operando X-ray tomography reveals silicon-electrolyte interface dynamics in solid-state batteries
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Silicon anodes can greatly boost the energy density of all-solid-state batteries, but their large volume changes often cause contact loss with solid electrolytes. Si can store more lithium than graphite, but its volume can …
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Schaeffler showcases new compact EV range extender with integrated motor and power electronics
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Schaeffler showcased a compact, highly integrated generator module for range extender electric vehicles (REEVs), new high-performance master control units designed for software-defined vehicles, and ongoing work on thermal management solutions using PFAS-free refrigerants at …
