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Continental announces improved sensor for electric drives

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Continental is expanding its sensor portfolio for the electromobility market with the new inductive high-speed electric drive rotation position sensor (eRPS). This detects the exact position of the rotor in an electric synchronous motor. According to the supplier, existing solutions for rotation measurement are often based on the resolver principle (a rotating electrical transformer). This […] More…

UK to invest £15 million in recycling

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The government of the UK is launching a new funding programme to strengthen the supply of critical materials on the isles. In order to help facilitate the high need for rare earth elements, a £15 million recycling research programme is to be launched. The CLIMATES programme, which Innovate UK organizes, is to help fund researchers […] More…

Honda to source recycled battery materials from Ascend Elements

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Honda has entered into an agreement in principle with US-based Ascend Elements to supply recycled battery materials for its electrified vehicles. Through the cooperation, Honda aims to secure a stable supply of nickel, cobalt and lithium from lithium-ion batteries recycled by Ascend Elements. As Honda writes in the release, the automaker intends to use these […] More…

US research lab presents findings on lithium-air battery with solid electrolyte

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US researchers have developed a lithium-air battery with solid electrolyte whose energy density could potentially be increased fourfold compared to today’s lithium-ion batteries. In a test cell, the team said it achieved 1,000 charge and discharge cycles. The project, driven by researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and the US Department of Energy’s […] More…

Sydney paves the way for charging infrastructure offensive

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australien-australia-sydneyAustralian megacity Sydney has adopted a new electrification strategy. This includes doubling the number of charging stations in city parking lots and a comprehensive project to retrofit existing apartment buildings with chargers. Sydney also plans to promote public fast chargers in parking lots and service stations, test on-street chargers on utility poles in residential neighbourhoods […] More…

Nissan will use electric semis to deliver Ariya EV in California

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Nissan Ariya electric SUVs are making part of their journey to dealerships on electric semi trucks. The automaker said in a press release said it will use up to four battery-electric Class 8 semis to haul vehicles from the Port of Los Angeles to dealerships. Tractors are being provided by Nikola and Kenworth. They haul traditional car carriers and… More…

Done deal: Recharge Industries buys Britishvolt

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US-Australian company Recharge Industries has acquired insolvent British battery startup Britishvolt. The deal had already become apparent in early February and, according to an official statement by Recharge Industries, has now been completed. Britishvolt’s planned battery cell factory in the northern English county of Northumberland has therefore been saved. There are few other details in […] More…

First BMW iX5 Hydrogen hit the road

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BMW launched a demonstration fleet of hydrogen cars. After four years of development, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicle and development project is thus entering its next phase. After BMW began small-scale production of the iX5 Hydrogen SUV at the Munich Research and Innovation Center (FIZ) pilot plant in early December 2022, the first vehicles of […] More…