Ultion Technologies has launched commercial-scale production and validation of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells manufactured entirely from North American materials. Ultion says these cells meet or exceed the performance of leading imported alternatives, especially at high discharge rates. The project involved a supply chain partnership with First Phosphate, which provided high-purity phosphate and iron… Read more…

The Canadian government has agreed to provide Northern Graphite with a repayable contribution of up to $6.225 million to support extending the life of the company’s Lac des Îles graphite mine in Quebec. The interest-free and unsecured contribution will be provided by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and delivered by The Economic Development Agency of Canada… Read more…

Finnish energy and marine equipment manufacturer Wärtsilä has been selected as the electrical integrator for a battery extension project for the Wasaline ROPAX ferry Aurora Botnia, which operates between Vaasa, Finland and Umeå, Sweden. The Aurora Botnia ferry, which is operated by Wasaline, is equipped with dual-fuel engines and batteries. It uses biogas and batteries… Read more…

US-based photonic supplier Coherent has launched the WELD1D+, a next-generation laser welding processing head with integrated application programming interface (API) control. The WELD1D+ supports a range of applications across industries that require high-productivity welding solutions, including automotive, electric vehicle, consumer electronics and heavy industrial manufacturing markets. It is designed to give manufacturers greater flexibility and… Read more…

China-based energy storage firm LiFe-Younger has launched its iTrailer MAX, a megawatt-level mobile charging system for industrial vehicles and equipment. The iTrailer MAX integrates high power output, energy storage, flexible deployment and off-grid capability for rapid deployment and efficient charging, according to the company. It uses the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) interface, offering a maximum… Read more…

Sponsored by Ametek. What’s Inside This Exclusive Whitepaper? Explore hands-on strategies, technical insights, and next-gen fuel cell testing solutions driving the hydrogen economy forward. Here’s a sneak peek: Who Should Download This Whitepaper? This guide is essential for: If you’re building the future of sustainable energy, this whitepaper is your roadmap to smarter, more efficient… Read more…

Sponsored by Ametek. What’s Inside This Exclusive Whitepaper? Explore hands-on strategies, technical insights, and next-gen fuel cell testing solutions driving the hydrogen economy forward. Here’s a sneak peek: Who Should Download This Whitepaper? This guide is essential for: If you’re building the future of sustainable energy, this whitepaper is your roadmap to smarter, more efficient… Read more…

US-based silicon carbide (SiC) technology firm Wolfspeed has announced the commercial launch of its 200 mm SiC materials products. The move is part of the company’s strategy to help the industry transition from silicon to silicon carbide. After initially offering 200 mm SiC to certain customers, the company decided to release the products to the… Read more…

US-based silicon carbide (SiC) technology firm Wolfspeed has announced the commercial launch of its 200 mm SiC materials products. The move is part of the company’s strategy to help the industry transition from silicon to silicon carbide. After initially offering 200 mm SiC to certain customers, the company decided to release the products to the… Read more…

EVSE manufacturer Tellus Power has unveiled two new 600 kW DC fast charger systems: a distributed system and an all-in-one unit. Both are designed for flexible deployment across various applications, including fleet and public charging sites. The distributed system supports anywhere from one to eight dispensers from a single 600 kW power cabinet, allowing operators… Read more…

Commercial EV manufacturer ZM Trucks has opened its US headquarters and assembly facility in Fontana, California and debuted its ZM8 commercial truck in the US. The new facility, located 49 miles from downtown Los Angeles, spans 9.67 acres and includes a 210,000-square-foot factory floor. The company has also relocated its regional headquarters. The opening follows… Read more…

Pioneer Power Solutions, a provider of distributed energy resources, power generation equipment and mobile EV charging solutions, has announced several new contract wins across a range of sectors. The company expects to fulfill the new orders during the remainder of 2025 and into the first quarter of 2026. Pioneer has sold an e-Boost Mobile Mini… Read more…

WeaveGrid has announced a strategic investment from LG Technology Ventures, the venture capital branch of LG Group. The investment aims to advance WeaveGrid’s grid-interactive vehicle management platform, which enables EVs manufacturers and utility companies to securely integrate EVs into the electric grid. LG Technology Ventures says it is bringing energy storage expertise to WeaveGrid’s cohort… Read more…

Green Watt Power, a division of Powerland Technology, has introduced four new base models to its Diamond Series of ruggedized, waterproof, fully-potted chargers for material handling equipment. The chargers range from 650 W to 1,000 W and 15 V to 86 V output. They have universal AC input and support charging of lithium-ion as well… Read more…

New York-based Alpha-En has successfully converted Century Lithium‘s lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) into battery-grade lithium-metal anodes. The lithium metal was produced using lithium carbonate derived from Century Lithium’s Angel Island project in Esmeralda County, Nevada and the associated demonstration plant in Nye County, Nevada. Century Lithium provided Alpha-En with a sample of 99.8% pure lithium carbonate… Read more…

This week, Charged hosted a virtual conference on EV engineering that included live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As. All live sessions were recorded and are now available to watch on demand. You can access the recorded videos on each session’s registration page. Just like the content Charged brings you every day, conference topics spanned the entire EV… Read more…

We’ve been covering Orange EV for a decade, during which time we’ve seen a couple dozen other commercial EV startups go out of business. Part of Orange’s winning formula: the company targeted a segment that was (and remains) a perfect use case for EVs: terminal tractors (aka yard dogs or yard goats). Orange’s sister company,… Read more…

German engineering firm Dürr Systems has expanded its portfolio of two-sided simultaneous electrode coating machines with a new coater that uses Siemens technologies to support tension-controlled coating capabilities. The company’s product is tailored to customers’ requirements for a complete electrode coating process that supports integrated solvent recovery and onsite refining along with state-of-the-art roll presses,… Read more…