Solid-state battery developer Altech Batteries has completed a full suite of safety self-destruction validation tests on its sodium-nickel-chloride (SNC) battery technology, which it recently began selling. The tests were designed to simulate the most …
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PEM tests feasibility of battery cells containing 80% recycled content
by Editorby EditorThe Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University is working with industrial partners on the Kreislauf.IN.NRW battery cell recycling research project. The project, funded by the Ministry for the …
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This largish “compact” crossover SUV is luxurious, quiet, and offers substantial range along with premium features, making it a truly competitive luxury EV—and shoppers are noticing. The conversion of GM’s luxury brand Cadillac to …
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Nano One pre-qualifies lithium from Rio Tinto for LFP cathode production
by Editorby EditorCanada-based Nano One Materials has pre-qualified high-volume battery‑grade raw material inputs from global mining giant Rio Tinto for its One-Pot lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active material (CAM) production process. Rio Tinto has strategically …
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WATTALPS selects CEJN ultraFLOW quick connectors for its immersion-cooled battery systems
by Editorby EditorWATTALPS, a French developer of high-performance immersion-cooled batteries, has announced it is incorporating CEJN ultraFLOW quick connect couplings into its advanced battery systems. This integration aims to improve assembly efficiency, support robust thermal management …
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Dabaja Brothers and ChargePoint aim to eliminate EV fast charging deserts in metro Detroit
by Editorby EditorUbiquitous EV charging provider ChargePoint has announced plans to build a new public EV charging site in Canton, Michigan for the Dabaja Brothers Development Group, a metro Detroit real estate development company. Dabaja Brothers …
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Clarios acquires Maxwell Technologies to advance its supercapacitor portfolio
by Editorby EditorClarios, a supplier of low-voltage energy storage solutions, has announced the acquisition of Maxwell Technologies, a manufacturer of supercapacitor cells and modules. Clarios says this acquisition will enhance its position in high-performance, short-duration energy …
Powered trailers offer a painless path to electrifying heavy-duty transport. Trucking firms are caught in a bit of a bind. They need to electrify before their competitors do, or risk being undercut on the …
Daimler’s electric truck brand RIZON expands US dealership network
RIZON, Daimler Truck’s all-electric commercial vehicle brand for the North American market, has expanded its US sales network with new dealerships in Arizona, New York, New Jersey and Washington state. RIZON, Daimler Truck’s ninth …
Wireless EV charging pioneers Electreon and InductEV aim to combine forces
Wireless EV charging is about much more than convenience. The true benefits are seen in the commercial EV market. As InductEV’s then-president M. David Dealy explained to Charged in a 2024 interview, inductive charging …