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Energy-efficient ultrasonic welding in the smallest spaces


Sponsored by Telsonic. Welding Conductor Cross-Sections from 10 to 95 mm² to Terminals. Driven by the rise of electromobility and energy technologies, the demand for terminal welding systems is growing rapidly. Ultrasonic systems are often the ideal solution, as they produce highly robust connections without compromising conductivity—all within short cycle times. However, application requirements are… Read more…

Circle K launches EV charging-only convenience store in Sweden


Circle K has opened its first EV charging-only location in Europe, in Gårda near central Gothenburg. The location has ten 400 kW chargers and a 1,076 ft² (100 m²) convenience store, making it the largest EV charging-only convenience location in Circle K’s global network. Circle K Gårda is positioned alongside Sweden’s E6 motorway, which carries more than 100,000 vehicles… Read more…

A new Leaf – Nissan reinvents its EV icon as a sleek crossover

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The Nissan Leaf, a vehicle that for many represents the dawn of the mass-market electric car, is undergoing its most significant transformation yet. Shedding its familiar, friendly hatchback form, the next-generation Leaf emerges as a sharp, modern crossover. The company is betting that a complete redesign, coupled with major performance and technology upgrades, will attract a new wave of buyers… Read more…

Inductive charging project with Electreon begins in North Rhine Westphalia


In Germany, in a project called the ERS.T-NRW research project, researchers from the University of Wuppertal are now working with industrial partners Denso Automotive Deutschland, Electreon Germany and Strabag on the wireless charging of electric vehicles while driving. A central component of the project is the construction of a test track up to 400 meters long in Aldenhoven. Read more…