Autel Energy has announced the integration of Phoenix Contact’s new 1,000 A liquid-cooled CCS2 cable and connector into its MaxiCharger DT1000 series. This addition enables sustained high-power output for heavy-duty vehicles, commercial fleets and high-performance passenger cars. The Phoenix Contact CCS2 solution features an integrated liquid-cooled cable and connector platform designed for optimized conductor performance…. Read more…

This week, Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration page. Wednesday, September 17th Webinar Topics:… Read more…

South Korean battery startup Grinergy has signed a deal with UK battery materials company Echion Technologies for its XNO niobium-anode material. Grinergy will use XNO in the fast charging battery system it is developing. XNO is designed to support high output, strong thermal stability and fast charging. The company plans to launch XNO-based battery products… Read more…

Ford Pro (the division of the automaker that serves fleet customers) and Atlanta-based utility Southern Company have completed a six-month pilot program to test managed charging for fleet EV operations and evaluate its impact on the electric grid. The pilot demonstrated how Southern can shift charging for its fleet to lower-cost time periods and respond… Read more…

China-based UNEX EV has agreed with DiDi Mobility Information Technology, a subsidiary of the ride-hailing firm DiDi Global, to deploy EVs using U Power’s UOTTA battery-swapping technology for ride-hailing and car rental services in Mexico. The companies have signed a letter of intent to promote the sales of UNEX EV’s UOTTA battery-swapping vehicles to drivers… Read more…

Flux Power has announced a $1.2 million order from a major North American airline for its G80 lithium-ion energy systems integrated with the SkyEMS software platform. The G80 solution combines hardware and software in a single platform to deliver real-time data on fleet performance, asset health, and maintenance requirements. Flux Power says this enables predictive… Read more…

Solid-state EV batteries are making the transition from the laboratory to real-world testing—this week we’ve seen announcements from QuantumScape, Rimac, and now Mercedes-Benz, which demonstrated its solid-state technology on a test drive from Stuttgart, Germany to Malmö, Sweden. A “lightly modified” Mercedes EQS test vehicle equipped with a lithium-metal solid-state battery completed the 1,205-kilometer (749-mile)… Read more…

Sponsored by Munters. For lithium battery manufacturers, proper moisture control is a critical variable for safety, yield, and cost. And while desiccant dehumidification is the proven way to reach ultra‑low dew points, performance and operating expense also depend on how you design the dry room, and which dehumidifier you select. For success, manufacturers and labs… Read more…

Sponsored by Munters. For lithium battery manufacturers, proper moisture control is a critical variable for safety, yield, and cost. And while desiccant dehumidification is the proven way to reach ultra‑low dew points, performance and operating expense also depend on how you design the dry room, and which dehumidifier you select. For success, manufacturers and labs… Read more…

This week, Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration page. Tuesday, September 16th Webinar Topics:… Read more…

This week, Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration page. Tuesday, September 16th Webinar Topics:… Read more…

SAE International has introduced the J3327 Surface Vehicle EV Battery Global Traceability standard, which it calls the first industry-wide framework designed to document and track the journey of critical minerals used in EV batteries. The standard covers stages from extraction and manufacturing to use and end of life. SAE says that J3327 addresses urgent needs… Read more…

BASF Battery Materials, through its Chinese joint venture BASF Shanshan Battery Materials, has delivered its first batches of mass-produced cathode active materials for semi-solid-state batteries in collaboration with Beijing WELION New Energy Technology. WELION New Energy develops solid-state battery technologies that are primarily used in EVs, energy storage, drones and power tools. The companies have… Read more…

Coca-Cola, along with its bottling partners, is adding more electric trucks to its fleet in India. The fleet will soon include over 5,000 EVs nationwide. SLMG Beverages, a major bottling partner, has added more than 3,000 EVs in the last three years to support last-mile delivery. “Expanding our EV fleet is a deliberate move to… Read more…

ABB Installation Products’ new Microlectric EM Series Electric Vehicle Energy Management System (EVEMS) is designed to optimize residential energy distribution and avoid costly electrical upgrades. ABB’s EVEMS, which is aimed at the Canadian market, ensures that EVs charge only when sufficient electrical capacity is available. The system intelligently monitors available electrical capacity in real time,… Read more…

Morrow Technologies, a subsidiary of Norway-based Morrow Batteries, and SEEL Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory have signed a strategic agreement to accelerate the development of lithium-nickel-manganese-oxide (LNMO) battery cells. The collaboration is part of the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) initiative to build out Europe’s battery technology and infrastructure. Morrow Batteries is set to… Read more…

Geely Riddara, the electric pickup brand under Chinese automaker Geely, has started shipping its RD6 PHEV hybrid pickup series abroad, starting in the Middle East. The RD6 PHEV is equipped with the Geely EM-P Hybrid System. It is built on Geely Riddara’s Multiplex Attached Platform, which is a pickup-exclusive platform compatible with electric and hybrid… Read more…

Geely Riddara, the electric pickup brand under Chinese automaker Geely, has started shipping its RD6 PHEV hybrid pickup series abroad, starting in the Middle East. The RD6 PHEV is equipped with the Geely EM-P Hybrid System. It is built on Geely Riddara’s Multiplex Attached Platform, which is a pickup-exclusive platform compatible with electric and hybrid… Read more…

Toyota Material Handling, the North American material handling products division of the Japanese automaker, is expanding its portfolio with the introduction of its new 5/35 lithium-ion batteries. Available in 24 V, 36 V and 48 V versions, the new IP69-rated batteries fit a variety of Toyota forklifts used in industries such as cold storage, food… Read more…

Toyota Material Handling, the North American material handling products division of the Japanese automaker, is expanding its portfolio with the introduction of its new 5/35 lithium-ion batteries. Available in 24 V, 36 V and 48 V versions, the new IP69-rated batteries fit a variety of Toyota forklifts used in industries such as cold storage, food… Read more…