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…
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First Student and Westville School District in Illinois to deploy 15 electric school buses
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…
Ampere and STMicroelectronics collaborate on powerbox and cooling systems for electric motors
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…
Fastned partners with Transport for London to expand public EV charging network
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…
California county adds Volvo electric compactor to its fleet
Yolo County, a stretch of rolling hills between the Napa Valley and Sacramento, California, has become one of the first municipalities in the US to put a new Volvo DD25 Electric compactor into service. Yolo County’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan calls for electrifying the county’s entire fleet of on- and off-road equipment. The fleet… Read more…
Daimler Truck begins series production of Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric truck
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…
Sealing, protection and EMC design considerations in EVs (Whitepaper)
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…
SMU research team extends lithium-sulfur battery life
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…
Danfoss launches Editron EM-PMI375 690-volt electric motor for off-highway and marine applications
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…
Last chance: EV Infrastructure Virtual Conference final day of live webinars
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…
GM and EVgo surpass 2,000 co-branded public fast EV charging stalls in the US
US automaker GM and EV charging provider EVgo have surpassed 2,000 co-branded public fast charging stalls. The partners’ 2,000th stall is part of a new charging station in Murrieta, California, which offers five 350 kW fast chargers capable of serving up to ten EVs simultaneously. EVgo and GM have collaborated to build fast charging stalls… Read more…
Toshiba releases automotive photorelay for 400 V battery-related control systems
Toshiba Electronics Europe has introduced a high-voltage transistor output photorelay for 400 V automotive battery-related control systems. The automotive-compliant TLX9150M is housed in a compact SO12L-T package. Its space-saving form factor of 7.76mm × 10mm × 2.45mm is 25% smaller than Toshiba’s existing package SO16L-T. This helps to miniaturize the battery unit and reduce costs…. Read more…
Watch now: EV Infrastructure Virtual Conference continues today
Don’t miss today’s webinars at the Charged Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure: Wednesday, December 11th, 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…
CBMM opens facility in Brazil to produce Echion’s XNO niobium anode material
CBMM, a global specialist in the production of niobium products, has opened a manufacturing facility dedicated to producing Echion Technologies’ proprietary XNO active anode material. The new plant, located in Araxá, Brazil, is capable of producing 2,000 tons per year of XNO, equivalent to 1 GWh of Li-ion cells. As part of its strategic growth… Read more…
UK’s Project EV introduces MCS charger with vehicle-to-grid features
Commercial EV charging providers are gradually rolling out chargers compliant with the new Megawatt Charging System (MCS). Now UK charge point supplier Project EV has presented a charger that supports vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, which could provide an additional source of income for electrified commercial fleets. As Electrive reports, Project EV’s new charger was “designed for… Read more…
CALSTART’s PowerForward battery manufacturing grant program chooses 3 grant recipients
CALSTART, a US-based clean transportation nonprofit, has recommended three recipients for a total of $43 million in first-round California Energy Commission (CEC) grant funds: Sparkz, Sepion Technologies and South 8 Technologies in partnership with Nanotech Energy. The selection follows an evaluation of 14 applications that were submitted in April as part of California PowerForward battery-manufacturing… Read more…
Electreon and Xos to implement wireless charging for UPS delivery vehicles in Michigan
Wireless EV charging developer Electreon is collaborating with the State of Michigan and Xos, a manufacturer of electric trucks, on a project that includes the integration of Electreon’s wireless charging technology into a Xos Stepvan, as well as installation of stationary wireless charging at a Detroit UPS facility. Funding of $200,000 came from the Michigan… Read more…
Heat shrink tubing technology for high voltage EV applications (Whitepaper)
Sponsored by TE Connectivity. Manufacturers and operators of systems with complex electrical infrastructures need reliable, proven options to insulate components against heat and electric current, provide strain relief for connectors and joints/splices, and protect and seal electric cable, wiring and components against water ingress, exposure to chemicals and damage from abrasion or bending. Today, heat… Read more…
New MIT study explains how EV chargers benefit the bottom line of local businesses
Installing one or more electric vehicle charging stations is not only a good way to encourage EV adoption, but also, as new research shows, a smart business move. A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has found that EV charging stations can act as drivers of local economic growth, and not only… Read more…
PANJIT introduces automotive-grade 60 V N-channel MOSFET
Taiwanese semiconductor company PANJIT International has introduced its latest series of automotive-grade 60 V N-channel MOSFETs, featuring Shielded Gate Trench (SGT) technology to support power devices for automobiles. The series is engineered to deliver enhanced figure of merit (FOM), ultra-low RDS(ON) and minimized capacitance to enhance performance and energy efficiency in automotive electronic systems by… Read more…
