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Charged EVs | Mining firm Fortescue orders $400 million worth of electric mining equipment from China’s XCMG - Charged EVs
Australian mining company Fortescue has placed a $400-million order with Chinese heavy equipment maker XCMG (Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group). The sale, which includes over 100 pieces of electric equipment, is the largest single export deal in XCMG’s history. The massive contract includes a wide range of battery-electric heavy equipment, including electric wheel loaders, dozers, semi-trucks... Read more »
Charged EVs | Power Design chooses Blink Charging to supply EV chargers to its properties - Charged EVs
Multi-trade contractor Power Design has selected US-based EV charger supplier Blink Charging to provide EV chargers and charging services at select locations. The agreement includes the provision of 429 Blink chargers, with a total of 723 plugs for use by residents at Power Design projects throughout the US. The charging stations will be installed across... Read more »
Charged EVs | ChargePoint and GM to install hundreds of new EV fast charging stations with the latest bells and whistles - Charged EVs
ChargePoint and GM have announced a collaborative effort to install hundreds of ultra-fast charging ports at strategic locations across the US under the GM Energy brand. The new EV charging stations will feature ChargePoint’s latest innovations. Many will support the new Omni Port system, which allows vehicles with CCS or NACS charging ports to seamlessly... Read more »
Charged EVs | DELO's new retraction valve bridges the gap between high-end and entry-level direct dispensing - Charged EVs
German adhesives and equipment manufacturer DELO Industrial Adhesives has added a new retraction valve to its lineup of adhesive dispensing systems. DELO-DOT RE offers the repeatability and control of higher-end systems like jetting or volumetric needle dispensing and the simplicity of direct dispensing from cartridges. Enabled by compressed air, the pneumatic retraction valve features properties... Read more »
Charged EVs | ICF’s new PowerGuide helps utilities identify likely candidates for fleet electrification - Charged EVs
ICF provides energy efficiency, electrification and demand management programs to over 60 utilities across North America, including Duke Energy, Con Edison and National Grid. Now the company has launched PowerGuide, a cloud-based customer engagement, education and analytics platform designed to provide utilities and their customers real-time insights on the costs and benefits of fleet electrification.... Read more »
Charged EVs | Stellantis and CATL to invest up to €4.1 billion in Spanish LFP battery plant - Charged EVs
Netherlands-headquartered automaker Stellantis and Chinese battery manufacturer CATL have agreed to invest up to €4.1 billion to form a 50/50 joint venture that will build a large-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain. The battery plant is targeted to start production by the end of 2026 at Stellantis’s Zaragoza site. It will... Read more »
Charged EVs | ABB E-mobility’s new C50 Compact Charger is built for urban and destination EV charging - Charged EVs
ABB E-mobility offers a wide range of EV chargers to address every conceivable application. The latest addition to the lineup is the C50 Compact Charger, a DC fast charger designed for urban and destination charging. The C50 offers a charging capacity of 50 kW, and has two charging plugs. It’s suitable for such locations as... Read more »
Charged EVs | SkyDrive and SAI Flight to develop commercial electric air taxi routes in South Carolina - Charged EVs
Japan-headquartered eVTOL aircraft manufacturer SkyDrive, South Carolina-based private jet charter company SAI Flight and Greenville Downtown Airport have signed an agreement to jointly develop air cargo, air taxi and emergency service opportunities using SkyDrive’s aircraft. The three organizations are collaborating with local and state governments and local businesses to design practical routes originating from Greenville... Read more »
Charged EVs | WeaveGrid raises $28 million in funding for its EV-grid integration software - Charged EVs
US-based EV charging software developer WeaveGrid has raised $28 million in financing led by Toyota’s growth fund, Woven Capital, to help automakers integrate their EVs with the electric grid while optimizing the charging experience for drivers. WeaveGrid’s EV Management System (EVMS) enables grid-integrated EV charging and offers vehicle-to-grid capabilities and power distribution optimization. The strategic... Read more »
Charged EVs | Stellantis and Zeta Energy to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries - Charged EVs
Netherlands-headquartered automaker Stellantis and US battery technology firm Zeta Energy have signed a joint development agreement to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries that have energy density comparable to that of lithium-ion technology. The collaboration includes pre-production development and planning for future production. Stellantis aims to use the batteries in its vehicles by 2030. Lithium-sulfur battery technology... Read more »
Charged EVs | Qnovo introduces SentinelX battery safety software for EVs - Charged EVs
Qnovo, which provides battery software for e-mobility, has unveiled its SentinelX battery health and safety solution designed to protect passenger and commercial EV operators. The software is designed to act as a first line of defense for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to prevent catastrophic safety incidents, such as fires related to faulty or degraded... Read more »
Charged EVs | Go Eve earns European CE Mark for DockChain EV charging system - Charged EVs
Irish/UK technology company Go Eve has obtained European CE Mark certification for its DockChain EV charging technology. DockChain enables multiple vehicles to connect to a single fast charger through a daisy chain of compact charging points. Each vehicle on a chain charges one at a time, at full power. The DockChain charger offers power ratings... Read more »
Charged EVs | Argonne leads $50-million sodium-ion EV battery innovation push - Charged EVs
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $50 million to be invested over the next five years to establish the Low-cost Earth-abundant Na-ion Storage (LENS) consortium led by DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory to develop high-energy, long-lasting sodium-ion batteries. The consortium includes six national laboratories and eight universities, which aim to develop sodium-ion batteries that... Read more »
Charged EVs | GKN Hoeganaes to support First Phosphate’s LFP cathode materia development in Tennessee - Charged EVs
GKN Hoeganaes, a division of GKN Powder Metallurgy, is collaborating with First Phosphate toward establishing a North American supply chain for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for EVs. The partnership follows GKN’s integration of First Phosphate’s magnetite into its proprietary Ancorsteel melting process. The process produces a high-purity iron powder, which serves as a precursor... Read more »
Charged EVs | Versinetic launches partner program for its LinkRay load-balancing EV charging controller - Charged EVs
Versinetic, a UK developer of EV chargers, has introduced its LinkRay Distribution Partner Program with distribution agreements in Australia and Canada. The program provides distributors with access to the company’s EV charging technology, exclusive regional distribution rights and technical support and training. LinkRay is Versinetic’s load-balancing controller for EV charging stations. It is designed to distribute... Read more »
Charged EVs | ConnectDER raises $35 million to scale its meter socket adapters for EV charging - Charged EVs
US-based home energy technology provider ConnectDER has secured $35 million in Series D funding to accelerate its market expansion and development of its meter socket adapters for EV charging and solar power systems. The financing round was led by new investors Decarbonization Partners, which is a partnership between BlackRock and Temasek, and MassMutual Ventures. Existing... Read more »
Charged EVs | EVE Energy unveils electric construction machinery platforms - Charged EVs
China-based EVE Energy has introduced platforms for electric construction machinery, including its new Open Source Battery. EVE’s platforms focus on four key areas: construction machinery, heavy-duty trucks, aerial work platforms and special machinery. They are designed to reduce charging time by 25%, exceed a lifespan of 5,000 cycles and achieve structural strength three times that... Read more »
Charged EVs | WeaveGrid secures $28-million investment for EV grid integration software - Charged EVs
San Francisco-headquartered WeaveGrid, a developer of charging management software for integrating EVs into power grids, has raised $28 million in a funding round led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth fund. The investment will be used to broaden collaborations with automakers and electric utilities. WeaveGrid’s EV management system is designed to enable grid-integrated EV charging, and... Read more »
Charged EVs | ZF opens new EV axle drive plant in China - Charged EVs
German automotive and industrial systems manufacturer ZF has opened its third plant in Shenyang, China, known as ZF Electric Mobility Systems, to produce and sell products such as electric axle drives for EVs. The transfer of production lines and equipment to the Shenyang plant is proceeding. The next stage will focus on refining the electric... Read more »
Charged EVs | EVPassport to install EV chargers at Daly Seven hotels in mid-Atlantic US - Charged EVs
Charging network operator EVPassport has announced it will deploy several hundred EV chargers at Daly Seven’s portfolio of 42 hotels. Daly Seven operates a portfolio of 42 Hilton-, Marriott- and InterContinental Hotel Group-branded hotels in three states, namely North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. This is its first foray into offering guests access to EV chargers.... Read more »
Charged EVs | ChargeLab debuts Spark EV charger management software - Charged EVs
EV charging software provider ChargeLab has launched the beta version of Spark, which is designed for proactive EV charger monitoring and maintenance. The software is targeted at large-scale network operations, such as DC fast charging networks, turnkey installation firms, fleets and other managers of commercial EV chargers. Spark has been in alpha development since September... Read more »
Charged EVs | Treehouse has a new turnkey solution for residential EV charging for fleets and management companies - Charged EVs
Treehouse, provider of an installation platform for electrification projects, is now offering a turnkey solution designed to streamline the deployment of residential EV charging infrastructure for fleet owners and management companies. Not all vehicle fleets consist of heavy-duty vehicles that operate out of depots—some include passenger cars whose drivers find charging at home to be... Read more »
Charged EVs | Novonix receives $755-million conditional DOE loan commitment for Tennessee graphite plant - Charged EVs
Novonix, a battery materials and technology company, has received a conditional commitment from the US Department of Energy for a direct loan of up to $754.8 million for a proposed graphite facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. If finalized, the financing from the DOE’s Loan Programs Office would be applied towards partially financing the construction of the... Read more »
Charged EVs | Wevo-Chemie unveils silicone thermal gap filler for power electronics and batteries - Charged EVs
German adhesives and sealants producer Wevo-Chemie is expanding its portfolio of thermal interface materials with an optimized silicone gap filler. WEVOSIL 26040 FL features high thermal conductivity of 4 W/m*K for efficient heat dissipation for large surfaces. The material has been formulated to be resistant to sedimentation, allowing it to be stored, used and transported... Read more »
Charged EVs | ROHM and TSMC collaborate to develop automotive gallium nitride technology - Charged EVs
Japanese electronic parts manufacturer ROHM has formed a strategic partnership with Taiwanese foundry TSMC for the development and volume production of gallium nitride (GaN) power devices for EVs. The partnership will integrate ROHM’s device development technology with TSMC’s GaN-on-silicon process technology. GaN power devices are currently used in consumer and industrial applications, such as AC... Read more »
Charged EVs | Daimler/Traton/Volvo joint venture Milence opens first truck charging hub in Germany - Charged EVs
Amsterdam-headquartered Milence, a joint venture established by Daimler Truck, Traton Group and Volvo to build and operate public charging points for heavy-duty electric trucks and coaches, has opened its first charging hub in Germany at Hermsdorfer Kreuz. Four CCS charging stations with speeds up to 400 kW are available at the site, which can be... Read more »
Charged EVs | EverCharge implements continuous risk management monitoring of EV charging - Charged EVs
Charging solutions provider EverCharge, part of South Korean manufacturing conglomerate SK Group, has introduced around-the-clock, real-time SOC 2 Type II compliance monitoring for EV charging. SOC 2 Type II is a compliance audit resulting in a report covering a specified period of time. EverCharge’s approach is designed to work in conjunction with its charging management... Read more »
Charged EVs | Nano One demonstrates the advantages of its One-Pot LFP cathode production process - Charged EVs
Battery cathode active materials (CAM) developer Nano One Materials has conducted a study with chemical processing company Worley Chemetics to demonstrate the economic advantages of Nano One’s patented One-Pot process for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode production. The comparative analysis showed that One-Pot could reduce total invested capital costs and operational costs of two 25,000-tonne-per-year... Read more »
Charged EVs | MVP Lithium and Evove partner to open direct lithium extraction plant in Canada - Charged EVs
California-headquartered MVP Lithium, a producer of lithium from Western Canadian brines, has received a letter of intent from UK-based precision membrane technology company Evove. The letter outlines Evove’s commitment to commissioning MVP Lithium’s planned direct lithium extraction (DLE) plant in 2025 for the extraction of lithium from MVP’s newly discovered Montney Formation resource, which spans... Read more »
Charged EVs | Duke Energy’s new electrification center allows commercial EV fleets to test microgrid technology - Charged EVs
Duke Energy has commissioned a new electrification center for electric fleet vehicles in Mount Holly, North Carolina. The Duke Energy + Electrada Fleet Mobility Microgrid project is intended to serve a dual purpose as a model for utility-grade, reliable fleet electrification, and as an active charging site for light-, medium- and heavy-duty electric fleet vehicles.... Read more »
Charged EVs | First Student and Westville School District in Illinois to deploy 15 electric school buses - Charged EVs
Cincinnati-based school transportation provider First Student and the Westville School District recently held a ribbon-cutting event for the upcoming deployment of 15 electric school buses, including 14 Type C IC buses from US manufacturer IC Bus, and one Type A Micro Bird, manufactured in Canada. The buses will be charged using First Charge, First Student’s... Read more »
Charged EVs | Eaton and Treehouse collaborate on home EV charging and energy management - Charged EVs
Multinational power management company Eaton and San Francisco-based home EV charging provider Treehouse have partnered to accelerate the adoption of EV charging and electrification in US homes. Under the agreement, Eaton will be the preferred supplier of technology, including its AbleEdge home energy management ecosystem and Green Motion EV chargers, for Treehouse residential installations that... Read more »
Charged EVs | Ampere and STMicroelectronics collaborate on powerbox and cooling systems for electric motors - Charged EVs
EV maker Ampere, which was formed by Renault and STMicroelectronics, has announced an agreement starting in 2026 between the two companies on the supply of silicon carbide (SiC) power modules as part of their collaboration on a powerbox Ampere’s electric powertrain inverter. The powerbox is designed for optimum performance-to-size ratio across Ampere’s line-up, and supports... Read more »
Charged EVs | Last chance: EV Infrastructure Virtual Conference final day of live webinars - Charged EVs
Don’t miss today’s webinars at the Charged Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure: Thursday, December 12th, 2024. Join us here. This free-to-attend conference is broadcasting December 10 – 12, 2024, and will feature live presentations, interactive Q&As, on-demand webinars, and whitepaper downloads. All live webcast sessions will also be recorded and available on demand after the... Read more »
Charged EVs | Daimler Truck begins series production of Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric truck - Charged EVs
Daimler Truck has begun series production of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 at its plant in Wörth am Rhein, Germany. Mercedes-Benz’s third electric truck model after the eActros 300/400 and the eEconic, the eActros 600 is designed for long-haul applications. It boasts up to 500 km of range, depending on the specific application and ambient conditions.... Read more »
Charged EVs | Danfoss launches Editron EM-PMI375 690-volt electric motor for off-highway and marine applications - Charged EVs
Hot on the heels of its new Editron EM-PMI540B electric motor for off-highway machinery and marine vessels, Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the launch of the Editron EM-PMI375 690-volt electric motor. Based on synchronous reluctance-assisted permanent magnet technology, the EM-PMI375 functions as both a motor and a generator. It is designed to work with the... Read more »
Charged EVs | EvoCharge launches 50 A Level 2 commercial EV charging station - Charged EVs
US EVSE and cable management provider EvoCharge has released its new commercial EVC50 Level 2 EV charging station. The charger has flexible amperage up to a maximum of 50 A. The charger offers J1772 and NACS cable options and supports WiFi, LTE and RFID for fast installation and up-time options. The charger’s NEMA 4 rating... Read more »
Charged EVs | Sealing, protection and EMC design considerations in EVs (Whitepaper) - Charged EVs
Sponsored by TE Connectivity. EV and hybrid applications often require manufacturers to design robust, resilient, and lightweight vehicles that address the performance demands of the transportation vehicles market. But that’s not all. Major market needs around safety, connectivity, and efficiency are also impacting manufacturing specifications in the EV and hybrid vehicle space. Design engineers must... Read more »
Charged EVs | Fastned partners with Transport for London to expand public EV charging network - Charged EVs
European charging network operator Fastned has formed a joint venture with Transport for London (TfL) property company Places for London to deliver up to 25 EV fast charging hubs across the city by 2030. Fastned and Places for London will jointly invest £16 million in developing charging hubs at an initial five sites in London... Read more »
Charged EVs | SMU research team extends lithium-sulfur battery life - Charged EVs
Researchers at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Texas have found a way to expand the lifespan of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. SMU Mechanical Engineer Donghai Wang and his research team have been able to prevent Li-S batteries from producing an unwanted side effect known as polysulfide dissolution that appears over time, shortening their lifespans. Wang and... Read more »