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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Swiss recycling company Schneider Umweltservice to rely on Kempower charging systems
Schneider Umweltservice now uses the e-trucks throughout the canton of Zurich and parts of central Switzerland. The charging parks are designed in such a way that they can be expanded if necessary – corresponding preparations such as empty conduits and foundations have already been laid.
Milence inaugurates two charging hubs in Sweden
The first hub located in Landvetter right next to Gothenburg airport, while the second is in Ödeshög on the transport road towards Stockholm to support the transition to electric road transport in the Nordic countries.
Megawatt charging, Kempower started pilot deliveries. The system ensures up o 1.2 MW power
According to Kempower, "a dual strategy with MCS and High-Power CCS co-existing in the same truck charging ecosystem is a must". In Kempower’s Megawatt Charging System the MCS and CCS outputs can be in the same system for maximal flexibility.
Kempower’s high-speed charging systems to boost Finnish beverages manufacturer Hartwall’s e-truck
The first electric trucks began operating for Hartwall in the cities of Helsinki and Tampere in 2022. Now, two years later, Hartwall is also delivering the company’s products between the city of Lahti and Helsinki with an electric truck, now charged at Hartwall’s premises in Lahti with the Kempower ...
Ekoenergetyka tests its Axon Easy 400 with the new Volvo FH Aero Electric truck
The Volvo FH Aero Electric truck, with gross combination weight of 44 tons, arrived at Ekoenergetyka's headquarters with a battery charged to 35%. Charging to an optimal 80% level took just 45 minutes, with the battery operating at a voltage of 825 V. The Volvo FH Aero Electric charged at a power le...
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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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DC fast chargers, BorgWarner to acquire Chinese Hubei Surpass Sun Electric (SSE)
BorgWarner will acquire the Electric Vehicle Solution, Smart Grid and Smart Energy businesses of SSE, thus leveraging the US Group's global capabilities across quality, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and sales.
Wireless charging of electric vehicles, Siemens and Mahle sign LoI to cooperate in the near future
One aspect of the planned cooperation includes coordinated standardization efforts in the relevant pre-standardization and standardization bodies. The goal is to close gaps to ensure full interoperability between vehicles and the charging infrastructure.
BorgWarner acquires Rhombus Energy Solutions and installs first charging stations in Italy
“As a supplier to the automotive and commercial vehicle markets, we are not only delivering innovative technology for electric drivetrains, but we are also focused on supporting certain key elements of the infrastructure for electric mobility, including charging”, commented Frédéric Lissalde, Presid...
Here comes the brand-new Mercedes-Benz Trucks e-truck charging park in Wörth
The eTruck Charging Park has six charging stations from different manufacturers with outputs between 40 kW and 300 kW. Since charging technology continues to develop rapidly, this park has a modular structure so that charging stations can be added or replaced as necessary. Therefore the installation...
Volvo Trucks NA engaged to build charging corridor in California for heavy-duty vehicles
With publicly accessible charging stations strategically located at convenient intervals, fleets utilizing battery-electric trucks will be able to complete zero-tailpipe emissions routes between Southern, Central, and Northern California.
Mobile DC fast chargers: Lightning eMotors unveils second (and more powerful) generation
“Engineers rigorously tested the prototype and its capabilities to develop a next generation charging capability which has been proven to be the ideal solution for charging commercial trucks, vans, buses and cars at remote locations, events and depots”, Lightning eMotors say.
Which country has the highest number of charging stations? Spoiler: it’s China!
The Asian country boasts 1.1 million publicly available EV charging stations, nearly 65% of all public charging stations available worldwide. In addition, 41% of stations in China have the fast-charging capability.
Volvo, TRATON, Daimler: the joint venture on charging infrastructure has started. Anja van Niersen to become CEO
The kick-off arrived after completing the final step of the agreement, which will see the three major groups owning equal shares. Additionally, the three players announced the name of the appointed CEO, Anja van Niersen, most recently serving as CEO and later as Chairman of the Board of a major Euro...
ACEA: charging infrastructure and access to raw materials crucial to meet EU decarbonization targets
According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, It is now vital that all the framework conditions for going fully electric are put in place – including the roll-out of a truly EU-wide network of charging and refuelling infrastructure and access to the necessary raw materials.
Infrastructure, Kempower launches liquid-cooled satellite chargers for heavy-duty vehicles
Capable of delivering 400 kW of continuous charging power, the liquid-cooled charging satellite is ideal for heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks that require higher charging power than personal electric vehicles.
