Canada-based Focus Graphite Advanced Materials, which is developing high-grade flake graphite deposits and lithium-ion battery technology, has been selected by Natural Resources Canada (NRC) under the Global Partnerships Initiative for conditional approval of a $14.06-million plant. The funding will support Focus Graphite’s project, “Transformation of Canadian Flake Graphite into Ultra-High Purity Battery & Advanced Materials… Read more…

Canada-based Focus Graphite Advanced Materials, which is developing high-grade flake graphite deposits and lithium-ion battery technology, has been selected by Natural Resources Canada (NRC) under the Global Partnerships Initiative for conditional approval of a $14.06-million plant. The funding will support Focus Graphite’s project, “Transformation of Canadian Flake Graphite into Ultra-High Purity Battery & Advanced Materials… Read more…

In 2025, EVgo has deployed more than 40 percent of its new public fast charging stations using domestically manufactured prefabricated modular skids. These skids, produced in partnership with Miller Electric Company, are assembled at Miller Electric’s Jacksonville, Florida facility from US-sourced steel and aluminum before shipment and installation. According to EVgo, this prefabricated approach has… Read more…

Kalmar has introduced its new generation of lithium-ion battery packs, now available globally, for its electric straddle carrier product line. The newly released Gen 2 battery features an upgrade in nominal capacity to 533 kWh—an increase of 25 percent over Kalmar’s previous battery generation. Usable capacity for the new battery is rated at 453 kWh…. Read more…

Sponsored by FTI Consulting Canada Inc. On November 14, 2025, FTI Consulting Canada Inc. was appointed as receiver and manager (the “Receiver”) of all the assets, undertakings and properties of Exro Technology Inc., DPM Technologies Inc. and Cellex Energy Inc. (the “Debtors”) pursuant to an Order of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta (the… Read more…

Panasonic Energy has signed an agreement with Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous ride-hailing company, to supply cylindrical lithium-ion batteries to power Zoox’s robotaxi fleet. Under the multi-year-agreement, Panasonic Energy will deliver its latest 2170 batteries beginning in early 2026. At first, Panasonic will supply Zoox’s cells from Japan, but plans to expand production to Panasonics Kansas… Read more…

ZF has announced that Chinese automaker Leapmotor will integrate its advanced eRE+ range extender technology into a version of the D19 premium SUV, starting in 2026. The eRE+ system enables generator operation and also supports switchable front-axle drive for all-wheel-drive capabilities. The eRE+ technology is built around an electric motor featuring an integrated inverter, accompanying… Read more…

Back in 2022, Exro Technologies introduced a new product that integrated an EV’s motor, drive, gearing and AC charging system into one compact system. (Read an in-depth interview with company executive Josh Sobil in our Oct-Dec 2022 print issue.) Combining EV components into more compact units is an ongoing trend, both in the powertrain (e-axles)… Read more…

UK-headquartered solid-state battery developer Ilika has begun shipping its new 10 Ah Goliath battery prototypes to customers across multiple industries, including automotive companies. These new prototypes offer five times more capacity than the 2 Ah P1 prototypes delivered to customers in July 2024. The 10 Ah cells feature a proprietary oxide coating which offers improved… Read more…

Unlock next‑generation cooling performance for EV power electronics and ADAS As electric vehicles evolve toward higher computing power and smarter ADAS capabilities, thermal challenges are becoming more critical than ever. Highly integrated systems generate significantly more heat-demanding innovative solutions that go beyond conventional thermal interface materials. This session provides an in-depth exploration of state‑of‑the‑art Phase… Read more…

The Jining 6006 pure electric cargo ship developed by CATL Electric Ship Technology, a subsidiary of the Chinese battery manufacturer, has been selected by the China Communications and Transportation Association as an “Outstanding Typical Case of National Transportation and Energy Integration and Innovation Development in 2025.” As the first cargo ship battery-swapping demonstration project in… Read more…

Italian industrial automation company Comau has acquired a stake in Intecells, which develops battery manufacturing processes and equipment based on plasma technology, to optimize the use of cold plasma within industrial cell manufacturing processes. The two companies will continue their collaboration to deliver an electrode production solution using cold plasma technology to streamline the manufacturing process…. Read more…

Global Battery (GB) Materials has launched as a vertically integrated critical minerals and technology company, created through the strategic combination of South Korea’s SongWoo EM and the Canadian assets of G6 Energy. Backed by strategic and institutional investors, the new company is focused on building and scaling a supply chain outside China for graphite-based battery… Read more…

Beam Global makes a variety of innovative EV charging products, including solar-powered portable EV charging stations. One variant of this product is the BeamPatrol off-grid eMotorcycle charging bundle, one of which has just been deployed at Dolphin Mall in Miami, a major hub for holiday shopping. The BeamPatrol system will charge the Sweetwater Police Department’s… Read more…

Turntide Technologies has announced a collaboration with Electrified Motors to provide fully validated, plug-and-play motor and inverter solutions for OEMs worldwide. The new partnership will offer pre-integrated electric drive packages to simplify electrification for manufacturers in a range of vehicle and equipment categories. Electrified Motors will pair its low-voltage electric motors with Turntide’s Generation 6… Read more…

In response to rapidly expanding demand for electric construction equipment, especially in progressive regions like the Benelux and Nordic countries, Develon (formerly Doosan Construction Equipment) is significantly expanding its portfolio of electric-powered excavators. Develon says its new electric machines offer identical performance to their diesel counterparts, while delivering significant reductions in emissions, noise and vibration…. Read more…

Battery technology company Sionic Energy, together with Group14 Technologies, has announced the results of testing that demonstrates a new level of high-temperature stability for 100% silicon-carbon anodes in lithium-ion cells. By combining Group14’s SCC55 silicon-carbon anode material with Sionic’s proprietary Rapid Integration Silicon Platform containing 100% silicon-carbon (Si-C) anode and enhanced electrolyte, the companies “have… Read more…

JET Charge has completed a large-scale electric delivery vehicle charging project in partnership with IKEA Australia, installing 59 chargers at 7 locations across the country—Tempe, Rhodes, Marsden Park, Sydney CDC, Canberra, Springvale and North Lakes. Future deployments are planned for Richmond and Logan. “This project proves that zero-emission logistics isn’t just possible—it’s scalable,” said JET… Read more…

Hioki has announced the RM3546 Resistance Meter, a high-precision measurement instrument designed for electric vehicle and energy storage system battery manufacturing. The RM3546 targets nanohm-class resistance measurement, supporting the growing quality demands of high-volume battery production lines. The RM3546 offers 1-nanohm resolution within a 1,000 microohm range, using the Advanced-Offset Voltage Correction (A-OVC) feature to… Read more…

EVSE supplier and charging network operator ChargePoint has announced that its entire current hardware portfolio now supports Plug & Charge technology. Plug & Charge, based on the ISO 15118-20 communication standard, simplifies charging for EV drivers. Instead of navigating proprietary apps or dealing with credit card readers (both common points of failure), drivers simply plug… Read more…