ChargePoint launches cut-resistant charging cables
The system developed by ChargePoint is capable to withstand possible intentional damage, as well as the patented ChargePoint Protect, an alarm system designed to increase charging station security.
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EV safety, CATL marks a good point by launching its new Bedrock Chassis technology
CATL's Bedrock Chassis utilizes Cell-to-Chassis integration technology, which directly integrates the battery cells into the chassis, allowing for a shared structural design between them. Based on the decoupling of the chassis from the upper body, the Bedrock Chassis is capable of absorbing 85% of t...
Northvolt shareholders vote to continue operations despite financial trouble
Now, it is mandatory for the Swedish company, the best shot in EV battery manufacturing in Europe so far, to restructure its business. According to Reuters, Northvolt counted about 6,600 employees when the so-called Chapter 11 was filed, last November.
CATL is making huge advancements in standardized swappable battery packs
CATL has revamped the concept of swappable battery packs by consolidating them into a single pack that can be used by conventional vehicles. The company remains committed to promoting battery swap standardization, with a focus on uniform battery sizes, as explained by Robin Zeng, the founder, chairm...
Danish EV charging specialist Monta to expand to the U.S. with new headquarters in Miami
Founded in late 2020 in Denmark, Monta is an operating platform that powers the electric vehicle ecosystem by offering an integrated software solution to all the industry actors. “The success we have and will keep having in Europe is the fuel of our experience and US expansion", stated Casper Rasmus...
Battery packs, EV chargers and portfolio resilience. Our interview with BorgWarner’s top management
BorgWarner is shifting its business to embrace zero-emission vehicles, thus adapting and improving its R&D structure, as well as production processes. At IAA 2024, we’ve had the opportunity to talk to Harry Husted, Vice President and CTO of BorgWarner, and Paul Farrell, Executive Vice President and ...
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ACEA warns EU institutions: “Act now to prevent irreparable damage to competitiveness in automotive”
The most urgent action that the industry needs now is that the EU finds a solution for compliance burden relief for cars and vans on the 2025 CO2 target. “The European Green Deal must be subject to a reality check and a realignment – to make it less rigid, more flexible and to turn the decarbonisati...
There’s a new electric van manufacturer in Europe (backed by China): let’s get familiar with FLYNT
The newborn FLYNT relies on a partnership agreement with Chinese Miraco Motors, part of GAC Group, which "shares our vision for a cleaner, more sustainable future", as written by FLYNT founder and CEO, Daniel Kirchert. "Their cutting-edge technology in light commercial electric and autonomous vehicl...
Sustainable transport, DACHSER welcomes its 100th fully electric truck
The 16-ton Volvo FL Electric with a refrigerated body will commence deliveries of fresh food to Hamburg and the surrounding area with immediate effect. This model is from the latest generation of vehicles and is powered by a battery with a storage capacity of 375 kWh, which can reliably supply the r...
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Six high-speed Kempower charging systems in Greenstation’s first Norwegian hub
The Greenstation charging hub has been designed to cater specifically for the increasing number of Norwegian EV drivers. The Kempower S- and C-Series charging system with six charging satellites provides up to 150 kW of charging power, with dynamic power distribution.
Pepper motion GmbH gets almost €30 million new capital injection. First round of financing completed
In addition to R&D projects, aimed at further developing the company’s proprietary technologies, the capital will mainly be allocated to the enhancement of series production with strategic partners and to the market entry phase in other European countries, which is already underway.
EV batteries, Metis Engineering unveils health monitoring system
«The release of the beta versions of our Production Battery Safety Sensor marks another key milestone, as we roll out the technology to enable unrivalled health monitoring of lithium-ion battery packs», commented Metis Engineering Managing Director Joe Holdsworth. «The sensor is already on trial in ...
OPINIONS. Will Russian nickel sanctions slow electric vehicle development and introduction?
Russia was the third-largest producer of nickel in 2021, producing over 200,000 tons. As nickel is used in the production of EV batteries, any sanctions placed on Russian nickel will cause EV manufacturing prices to increase further, threatening adoption and decarbonization.
TRB Lightweight Structures introduces high-performing protection plates for EVs
The new protection plates utilize a sandwich construction of advanced materials, layered intelligently to provide varying impact absorption strengths depending on location. Testing has shown impact absorption rates that are typically doubled compared with best-in-class steel solutions.
The weight of powertrain on total cost of electric commercial vehicles. What can we learn from the Chinese scenario?
When dealing with electric commercial vehicles, the cost of powertrain components accounts for up to 80 percent of total vehicle cost. This is maybe the main outcome of Maya Xiao’s research on the Chinese automotive sector. We made her some questions.
REE Automotive, a step forward towards series production. US headquarters opened in Austin, Texas
The Israeli-based company is specializing in electric platforms for e-mobility with flat, scalable and modular concept. According to the official release, the Austin site is expected to generate more than 150 jobs in the region in the next few years.
GKN Automotive will soon develop next-generation 800V eDrive technologies
Such systems, utilizing and harnessing state-of-the-art 800V technologies, are already at advanced stages of development and being tested in real-world conditions.
BloombergNEF annual Electric Vehicle Outlook: how’s truck electrification doing?
«While many people default to thinking about heavy-duty long-haul trucking applications, those are arguably the hardest for electrification — technology adoption never starts with the hardest application first. Instead technologies find niches that allow the companies deploying them to learn, improv...
Innovative drives for heavy-duty trucks. A joint research project by IAV and MIT
The major target of the project is to determine the appropriate drive concept according to the respective application purposes and requirements on American and European roads, with the consequence of reducing the CO2 footprint in heavy-duty transport as much as possible.
