Solid-state battery developer Factorial has launched a new proprietary simulation platform designed to accelerate the development of next-generation batteries by improving how battery performance is predicted, validated and optimized. Factorial built its new Gammatron as a necessity-driven tool to address critical delays in battery development. Unlike traditional platforms focused solely on system-level modeling, Gammatron fuses… Read more…

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced the expansion of the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program to include new zero-emission agricultural, construction, rail, and warehouse off-road equipment and Class 3 vehicles. Manufacturers can now apply for eligibility to offer their off-road equipment and vehicles through the program, which provides… Read more…

Electrical measurement technology specialist LEM has launched a new current sensing unit for battery management in EVs. LEM has put together shunt and open-loop Hall effect technologies in a single part, called Hybrid Supervising Unit (HSU), to meet the challenges of small footprint, low cost and high safety level requirements in EV battery management systems…. Read more…

Canadian silicon anode materials developer NEO Battery Materials has announced that its P-300N silicon battery material has outperformed its target metrics for long-term capacity testing. The P-300N High-Stability Variant exhibited over 90% capacity retention for 300 cycles in the coin full cell format, exceeding the target set at 80% retention given the same cycle frequency…. Read more…

Mumbai, the most populous city in India, plans to begin a mammoth move to sea-based transit using Candela electric hydrofoil ferries. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region has a population of over 23 million, making it the seventh-most populous metropolitan region in the world. It also has the most billionaires of any city in Asia, along with… Read more…

The US Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council has announced the federal permitting of two DOE-supported lithium processing projects. The projects—Kings Mountain and Liberty Owl—are aimed at increasing lithium processing capacity in the US in order to develop more secure domestic supply chains. The Kings Mountain, NC Project, owned by chemical manufacturer Albemarle, is receiving a… Read more…

The US Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council has announced the federal permitting of two DOE-supported lithium processing projects. The projects—Kings Mountain and Liberty Owl—are aimed at increasing lithium processing capacity in the US in order to develop more secure domestic supply chains. The Kings Mountain, NC Project, owned by chemical manufacturer Albemarle, is receiving a… Read more…

AVILOO has released an update to its FLASH battery test platform with a more detailed and accessible certificate for used electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. The new version introduces additional metrics, benchmarking capabilities and a visual format designed to improve transparency and trust in the EV remarketing process. The updated certificate includes the “AVILOO CERTIFIED”… Read more…

AVILOO has released an update to its FLASH battery test platform with a more detailed and accessible certificate for used electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. The new version introduces additional metrics, benchmarking capabilities and a visual format designed to improve transparency and trust in the EV remarketing process. The updated certificate includes the “AVILOO CERTIFIED”… Read more…

Danisense has launched the DSSIU-1-V, a compact single-channel power supply and interface unit designed for use with its high-precision flux gate direct current current transducers (DCCTs). Targeted at EV test benches, power analysis systems and current calibration setups, the unit simplifies signal readout and system integration for high-accuracy current measurements. The DSSIU-1-V features an integrated… Read more…

Heavy-duty EV charging provider WattEV has broken ground on its sixth heavy-duty electric truck charging depot in California, located at the Port of Oakland. The company currently operates five truck charging depots in California, and has another 15 sites under development. The addition of the new charging depot will establish a zero-emission freight corridor from… Read more…

Construction equipment manufacturer Develon, previously known as Doosan Construction Equipment, has launched a new range of electric excavators. The first electric excavator—which carries the designation DX160WE-7—is a wheeled excavator. The DX160WE-7 and two crawler excavators based on the DX225LC-7 platform will be available with various battery configurations, including an extended range pack that should allow… Read more…

Virtual power plant (VPP) platform Leap has partnered with electric truck manufacturer and fleet services provider Xos to offer grid revenue opportunities for electrified fleets. By connecting Xos Hub charging technology to energy markets through Leap’s automated platform, the companies aim to create new value for fleet owners and deliver crucial support for the grid… Read more…

Alabama-based automotive retailer Long-Lewis Auto Group has deployed the battery-buffered DC fast charging platform ChargeBox from ADS-TEC Energy, a supplier of battery-based energy storage and fast-charging systems, at multiple Ford dealerships. The locations include Long-Lewis Ford of Hoover, Long-Lewis Ford of the River Region and Long-Lewis Ford of the Shoals in Alabama. The chargers are… Read more…

EST-Floattech has expanded its Octopus Series battery portfolio with the launch of new Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery modules designed for large-scale maritime and industrial energy storage systems. The new Octopus LFP modules are intended to meet growing demand for alternative battery chemistries in applications that require long discharge and charge cycles, such as vessels… Read more…

comemso has announced SmartCal, a fully automated calibration system for its Battery Cell Simulator (BCS), targeting developers and testers of battery management systems (BMS) in electric vehicle and high-voltage test environments. The SmartCal system enables on-site or in-lab calibration and adjustment of BCS units, designed to maintain long-term measurement accuracy in EV battery testing. SmartCal… Read more…

Legacy automakers know that EVs are the future—but as public companies, the only future they can plan for is next quarter’s earnings report. As the current US administration slashes support for new technologies, automakers have been mostly silent, and some have quietly scaled back previously-announced electrification plans. So, it’s refreshing to hear that Ford still… Read more…

GÖPEL electronic has introduced a modular, high-voltage battery test bench designed for safety and functional testing of EV battery packs. Developed for use in automotive development and production environments, the system is intended to support fast and cost-efficient quality assurance of battery cells and packs. The test bench delivers up to 500 kW of power… Read more…

Canadian battery materials development company NextSource Materials has withdrawn from its project to build a battery anode facility in Mauritius to focus on accelerated, larger-scale opportunities in the Middle East. NextSource had been working to establish a facility in Mauritius since November 2022. The company leased a potential site and invested in upgrading existing processes… Read more…

Amprius Technologies, which is developing a silicon battery anode platform, has signed a new contract manufacturing agreement with an unnamed battery manufacturer in South Korea. Amprius said that the strategic partnership expands its global production footprint and enhances its ability to deliver high-performance SiCore cells at scale to meet rising global demand. The South Korean… Read more…