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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Cutting-edge robotic technology for autonomous charging systems. Interview with Rocsys’ CEO Crijn Bouman
«What we want to do is integrating the charging process into professional operation. We might say that charging should not be a headache for fleet owners», told us Rocsys's CEO Crijn Bouman.
Nikola and Tc Energy will co-develop and build critical hydrogen infrastructure in North America
Nikola and TC Energy also mentioned their initial target, which is to establish hubs producing 150 tonnes or more of hydrogen per day near highly traveled truck corridors to serve Nikola’s planned need for hydrogen to fuel its Class 8 FCEVs within the next five years.
Russian L-Charge unveiled rapid mobile charging station for electric vehicles
L-Charge’s charging stations are mini power stations capable of generating and storing energy and charging electric cars with no need for a grid connection. The power is generated from compressed natural gas or hydrogen.
ABB launches eMine FastCharge for haul trucks in mining environment
ABB Ability eMine FastCharge can be installed anywhere and can charge any electric truck without human intervention at up to 600kW, the highest power available on today’s market to minimize the downtime of mobile assets.
Electrify America and NFI Industries to build largest truck charging infrastructure project in the US
34 ultra-fast DC chargers are expected to be completed by December 2023. The charging infrastructure will be installed at NFI’s Ontario, Californian facility, and feature 150 kW and 350 kW ultra-fast chargers.
Berg Insight: Europe and North America will have almost 8 million EV charging points by 2025
In 2020, slightly more than 1.3 million charging points were installed in the European countries, corresponding to a connectivity penetration rate of 53 percent, while 0.3 million units were installed in North America. Growing at a compound annual growth rate of 38 percent, the number of connected c...
StoreDot patent pending technology aims to make battery charging much faster
StoreDot is making the technology available to other organizations to help expand current charging infrastructure, speed up the global adoption of electric vehicles and create a zero-emissions world in the future.
Autonomous charging specialist Rocsys announces opening office in Oregon, US
«The strong and ever-increasing demand for autonomous charging solutions for the North American market has triggered an office opening ahead of the initial planning», stated the Dutch company.
Pantographs for trucks? Siemens Mobility and Continental will work on the so-called eHighway technology
Siemens Mobility and Continental will work on a project aimed at manufacturing pantographs for trucks. The so-called eHighway technology from Siemens Mobility has the target to significantly reduce CO2 emissions by electrifying key stretches of highway-networks with overhead contact lines. The new p...
Mercedes is ready to go all-electric by 2030 in all its product ranges, including light commercial vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will also deepen the level of vertical integration in manufacturing and development, and insource electric drive technology. Today, the acquisition of UK-based electric motor company YASA was announced.
