Peter Donaldson highlights some hot discoveries at Battery Show Europe.
In June, Stuttgart Messe played host to the Battery Show Europe, an event that highlighted advanced manufacturing and developments in easing the dismantling of battery packs at the end of their first life, as well as innovative battery architectures, vehicle designs and componentry. Read more…
bp pulse teams up with LAZ parking in the USA to build chargers
LAZ Parking, the largest privately owned parking operator in the United States, has entered into an agreement with BP Pulse to collaborate in the development, deployment, and operation of ultra-fast public charging hubs at LAZ-managed locations. Read more…
Tesla Semi Fleet Traveled Nearly 5 Million Miles, One Has 250,000 Miles On The Clock
While the American truck can only be specced with seats for now, Tesla reportedly designed it to be easily converted into a sleeper cab. Read more…
VinFast VF3 EV launches overseas
After launching in its home country of Vietnam last month, the VinFast VF3 EV is about to make a debut in the Philippines. The company’s extremely affordable EV, going for just VND 235 million (€8,340) for the subscription-based model, will soon be hitting the streets of the Philippines, but at a higher price. VinFast VF3 The subscription-based scheme will give… Read more…
Battery safety
Nick Flaherty reports on the various materials making batteries safer.
A new generation of materials is changing the way battery systems for e-mobility are designed. Pack architectures differ depending on the form factor of the cells, with various materials used for cylindrical cells compared with prismatic cells. Read more…
Group14 kicks off silicon carbon anode material production in South Korea
Group14 has started shipping its SCC55 silicon carbon anode material from the factory in Sangju, South Korea, which it operates jointly with SK Materials. Read more…
Circle K connects its DC chargers to Spirii platform
Circle K is migrating over 600 DC charging points to the charging platform of Danish company Spirii. The agreement between the two companies covers Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Read more…
AVL presents new e-axle for long-haul trucks
The Austrian drive developer AVL has developed a compact electric axle drive for long-haul trucks up to 40 tonnes. It is designed to provide 400 kW of continuous power and last for 1.5 million kilometres. AVL is relying on a partner from Turkey for series development. Read more…
SuperPanther and Steyr show electric tractor unit for Europe
Chinese company SuperPanther and Austrian contract manufacturer Steyr Automotive have unveiled the eTopas 600 electric tractor unit at the IAA Transportation. Series production is scheduled to start at Steyr Automotive at the end of 2025. Read more…
Bosch reorganises commercial vehicle business
From January 2025, automotive supplier Bosch will bundle important competencies in a new business unit and bring together system development and product and portfolio management for commercial vehicles and off-road applications. Read more…
Hyzon kicks off fuel cell truck production
Hyzon’s Class 8 200 kW Fuel Cell Electric Truck is now rolling off the production line in North Carolina. And the US company is gearing up for another announcement in the coming weeks. Read more…
GAC Aion opens 1st store in Philippines
GAC Aion opened its first store in the Philippines and delivered vehicles to its first 10 local customers. Read more…
EU states to vote on EV tariffs on 25 September
The EU vote on finalising special tariffs on electric vehicles from China was initially scheduled for next month. Now, member states could cast their ballots as early as 25 September. Read more…
Great Wall Motor signs deal to assemble cars in Vietnam
Great Wall Motor has signed a deal with Vietnam’s TAG Group with the aim of starting to assemble cars in Vietnam by the end of 2025. Read more…
What the future EU Commission means for electric mobility
On Tuesday, Ursula von der Leyen presented her new team for the EU Commission at the EU Parliament. We took a closer look at the key appointments. At least three of them suggest that the course in favour of electric mobility and the Green Deal will continue – and that the combustion engine will be dealt a bad hand. Read more…
Schuler automates high-speed blanking with Backlack
Various methods are used to produce stacks of laminations for electric motors from electrical sheets. Schuler has integrated its Backlack technology into a complete, fully automated turnkey system with a high-speed press, as well as stacking and baking stations. Read more…
Avatr enters Thailand with launch of Avatr 11 SUV
Avatr has launched the right-hand drive version of the Avatr 11 in Thailand at a starting price of around $62,860, with deliveries set to begin in November. Read more…
BYD unveils E-VALI electric light commercial vehicle in Germany
BYD unveiled its E-VALI electric light commercial vehicle at the IAA Transportation 2024 event, and has entered into a partnership with France’s CEVA Logistics to deliver four ETH8 all-electric trucks to it in January 2025. Read more…
EP North America debuts new Li-ion powered electric forklifts
EP North America, a lithium-ion-focused material handling equipment provider, has introduced two new forklifts, which are now available through its dealer network. The CPD45F8/50F8 is an IPX4-rated, pneumatic forklift designed for outdoor use to suit applications up to 10,000 lbs. The CPD45F8/50F8 has an integrated EP Energy 80 V lithium-ion battery that requires zero maintenance,… Read more…
Kia charges into electric van market with PV5 and PV7
Kia has made a bold statement at the IAA Transportation event in Hanover, Germany, showcasing its new battery-electric Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) and unveiling the PV5 and PV7 models. These electric vans, set to hit European roads in 2025, represent Kia’s ambitious entry into the light commercial vehicle market, targeting businesses of all sizes. The purpose-built vehicle (PBV) sector has… Read more…
