
Texas Best Smokehouse #10 in Grapevine, Texas is quite a place—it includes a barbecue restaurant and a large Texaco gas station, and has a very busy and highly visible location near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. It’s a perfect spot for a fast EV charging station, and viveEV Charging Solutions has signed a contract to… Read more…
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Practical strategies for integrating electric trucks into severe-duty fleets (Webinar)

This webinar will explore the electrification of severe-duty vehicles across various industry sectors, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and efficiency in transitioning from traditional diesel models to electric options. From municipal to commercial use, David Klass, VP of Electric at Battle Motors, will provide practical strategies on the specific infrastructure considerations, safety, reliability and the… Read more…
Overcoming grid upgrade barriers when building EV charging sites (Webinar)

Today’s electric grid won’t be able to keep up with increasing demand from electrified fleets without significant upgrades. Given that grid upgrades can take years to implement, however, fleets, charging networks, transportation planners, utilities, and other stakeholders need to collaborate closely to ensure that fleet electrification continues to advance. In this webinar from the clean… Read more…
Donut Lab offers modular EV development platform

Donut Lab, a subsidiary of electric motorcycle company Verge Motorcycles, has created a modular electric vehicle development platform for applications on land, sea and air. The platform provides manufacturers with a library of compatible components they can use to produce EVs such as supercars, buses, drones or SUVs that are light and affordable to manufacture…. Read more…
Lake Tahoe to link 14 ski resorts with Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil ferry

Lake Tahoe, the largest Alpine lake in North America, became a transportation hub after the 1848 California Gold Rush. Mail delivery then took place via a sailboat that visited each community, and steamboats began plying the river in 1863. The advent of automobiles in the 20th century diminished the steamers’ popularity, but the pendulum might… Read more…
Optimizing AI systems with TIM 1.5 thermal solutions (download now)

Sponsored by Honeywell. In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), optimizing system performance and reliability is crucial for meeting the demands of complex computational workloads. As AI applications grow in complexity, the thermal management of high-performance processors is becoming more challenging. In this application note, we explore the role thermal interface material (TIM)… Read more…
Power units for ultra-fast EV charging: overcoming scalability, maintenance and costs concerns (Webinar)

Ultra-high power EV charging systems are rapidly becoming game-changers fueled by the increasing demand for faster charging and the transition from integrated to modular charging stations. Yet, these systems face significant challenges, such as limited scalability, high development costs, lengthy design timelines, maintenance complexities, and noise concerns. Join this webinar to discover how Kehua’s cutting-edge… Read more…
Danfoss Power Solutions launches motor for electric off-highway and marine applications

Danfoss Power Solutions has introduced its Editron EM-PMI540B electric motor for electric or hybrid drivetrains in demanding applications such as off-highway machinery and marine vessels. Based on synchronous reluctance-assisted permanent magnet technology, the EM-PMI540B functions as both a motor and a generator. It offers efficiency of approximately 96% and non-stop continuous power for as long… Read more…
As the EU imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs, Spain aims to become a “connector country”

New tariffs on EVs made in China have now come into effect in the European Union. The new tariffs, which will be added to existing import duties of 10 percent, are based on the amounts of subsidies that the EU has determined each automaker in China has received. The tariffs range from 7.8 percent for… Read more…
Asahi Kasei and Honda form joint venture to produce Li-ion battery separators in Canada

Japanese chemical company Asahi Kasei and automaker Honda Motor have agreed to collaborate on the production of lithium-ion battery separators in Canada. The two companies plan to convert E-Materials Canada into a joint venture, to be tentatively renamed Asahi Kasei Honda Battery Separator, in which Honda Canada will acquire a 25% stake. Honda will invest… Read more…
Tennessee Tech receives $4.8-million federal grant to improve EV battery recycling

Researchers at Tennessee Tech University are set to receive a $4.8-million grant from the US Department of Energy to help improve the nation’s EV battery recycling ecosystem. The grant is part of a $45-million federal initiative supporting projects at eight businesses or institutions, including General Motors, Caterpillar and Siemens. Tennessee Tech University’s project aims to… Read more…
Battery testing technology company Eecomobility secures seed funding

Eecomobility, a startup that specializes in developing battery testing and monitoring software for the EV, energy storage and industrial markets, has secured seed funding from a group of investors. The seed-funding round was led by RiSC Capital, a Canadian investment firm founded by Shopify co-founder Scott Lake that manages a deep-tech early-stage fund. Also participating… Read more…
CATL and ATL joint venture Ampace debuts Kun-Era battery series for micro-EVs

Sponsored by Ampace. As the world moves steadily toward sustainability, Ampace’s debut at EICMA 2024 in Milan marks a milestone for the e-mobility sector, showcasing its newest Kun-Era series battery technology. EICMA, one of the world’s largest motorcycle and bicycle trade shows, is the premier event for industry leaders to unveil innovations and discuss emerging… Read more…
Advancing total-cost-of-ownership parity of electric heavy-duty long-distance trucking (Webinar)

Electric long-distance heavy-duty trucking is uneconomical compared to diesel trucks in terms of total cost of ownership (TCO), measured in $/mile. TCO parity is expected to be quite far out in the future, closer to 2030, in the current scenario. Join this webinar, where we will discuss a novel approach to lower the TCO for… Read more…
Webinar: V2G – Opportunities and challenges for EV integration with the grid

The power grid is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by decarbonization, decentralization, and digitalization. Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology is at the heart of this transformation, holding tremendous promise for enhancing grid stability, lowering energy costs, and integrating renewable energy sources. However, inverter-based Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) introduce new complexities in testing: The interconnection of everything demands the… Read more…
ITECH adds new DC electronic load series

Taiwanese firm ITECH Electronic has developed a new series of high-speed, high-power DC electronic loads that provides a high level of power support, fast current dynamic response and low-voltage load carrying capability. The IT8900G/L series has an ultra-low on-resistance and two operating ranges. It supports three voltage ranges of 150 V, 600 V and 1,200… Read more…
Innovating EV charging infrastructure for fleets and beyond (Webinar)

Explore the engineering behind First Charge, an innovative charging infrastructure designed to meet the diverse needs of fleet managers and charging system engineers alike. James Johnson, Director of Engineering at First Student, will showcase how First Charge combines cutting-edge design with real-world practicality. From its flexible, above-grade configurations to its scalable architecture, this solution is… Read more…
Centennial College adds mandatory EV and hybrid coursework to its 2-year auto tech program

Centennial College’s School of Transportation, which claims to be Canada’s largest on-site transportation training facility, will require students entering the Automotive-Motive Power Technician program to complete EV and hybrid vehicle training, as of the fall 2024 semester. The Motive Power Technician two-year degree program covers a variety of topics necessary for students seeking a career… Read more…
Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 electric vans support Walmart’s InHome delivery service

Walmart, which plans to expand its InHome grocery delivery service to 62 million US households, will deploy Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 vans in Austin, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, northwest Arkansas, Orlando and the San Francisco Bay area by the end of the year. The BrightDrop 400 is produced at GM’s CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario. It… Read more…
Archer Aviation to sell up to 100 electric aircraft to Soracle

Electric airplane manufacturer Archer Aviation has signed an agreement with Soracle, a joint venture of Japan Airlines and global general trading company Sumitomo, to sell up to 100 Midnight aircraft, totaling approximately $500 million. Soracle plans to offer electric air taxi flights in cities with traffic constraints or geographic barriers. Locations could include Tokyo, Osaka,… Read more…

