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Siemens and Volta Trucks join forces in fleet infrastructure

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Volta Trucks have announced to facilitate full fleet electrification. They signed a letter of intent outlining how they will jointly seek to deliver “turnkey solutions” integrating vehicles, charging infrastructure and energy management. “The offering will be designed to require minimal upfront investment or technical knowledge,” writes Siemens. Volta Trucks, a startup […] More…

ACC utilises Comau and Siemens for battery production

The joint venture Automotive Cells Company (ACC) has selected the Italian automation specialist Comau to develop an integrated battery module production line for its planned Gigafactory in France. ACC has also signed an MoU with Siemens to become ACC’s preferred supplier of automation, digitalisation and electrification technology. Automotive Cells Company (ACC) is the battery cell […] More…

New batteries for Solaris electric buses

In Europe, Solaris is presenting its Urbino 12 Electric battery-powered solo bus and the new Urbino 18.75 Electric articulated bus offshoot. The two electric buses are sporting a new generation of batteries and are being shown at the Transexpo public transport exhibition currently taking place in Kielce, Poland. The Urbino 12 Electric is now equipped […] More…

From zero to hero in 1.461 seconds

In 1.461 seconds from 0 to 100: that is the new world record time for the fastest accelerating electric vehicle. Twenty students from the University of Stuttgart broke the record on 23 September with their self-designed electric racing car. Not only did the Germans invent the car, but now they’ve gone and broken the speed […] More…

BAE to provide ENC buses with e-motors & inverters

In the USA, Heavy-duty electric propulsion specialist BAE Systems is to provide Californian company ElDorado National (ENC) with its Gen3 product line solutions. These solutions are to drive ENC’s next-generation battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell transit buses. ENC, a subsidiary of REV Group, will integrate BAE Systems’ Gen3 power inverters and electric motors into Axess […] More…

Blink Charging updates app and platform

EV charging provider Blink Charging announced it rebuilt the Blink Network network and readied its Blink Charging Mobile App to provide more information to EV drivers in real-time. Both updates take a global outlook. The newly rebuilt Blink Network is cloud-based and allows site hosts to onboard and connect Blink chargers globally, explains Blink. Features […] More…

Lake Resources to supply SK On with lithium

The South Korean battery cell manufacturer SK On has signed a lithium supply contract with the Australian company Lake Resources. In total, the Korean battery manufacturer can purchase 230,000 tonnes of lithium from Lake Resources, which is enough to produce batteries for around 4.9 million electric cars. SK On expects its first deliveries of battery-grade […] More…

Zunder gets fresh capital to advance ultra-rapid charging in Iberia

Zunder, a charging infrastructure company from Spain, announces a €100 million capital injection from French sustainability investor Mirova. Zunder aims to own and operate over 4,000 ultra-fast charging points in Southern Europe by 2025. The money is the first charge to accelerate development. Mirova’s €100 million are part of the planned investment of over €300 […] More…