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Novel metal plating strategy improves stability in anode-free metal batteries

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Anode-free metal batteries have the potential to maximize energy density by eliminating prefabricated anodes. For example, in magnesium metal batteries, instead of starting with an Mg anode, a bare metal current collector, usually copper or zinc, is used as the anode side. When the batteries are first charged, Mg from the cathode is deposited directly… Read more…

Munters receives $30 million order from US-battery cell manufacturer for advanced dehumidification systems

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Munters has secured a $30 million order from a US-based commercial battery cell manufacturer. The order covers delivery of Munters’ Low Dew Point (LDP) dehumidifiers as well as additional high-performance desiccant dehumidification units and field service work. The US customer manufactures battery cells for use in heavy- and medium-duty vehicles. Munters says the LDP dehumidifiers… Read more…

adi Vehicle Charging Solutions installs EV charging infrastructure for a global auto OEM

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adi Vehicle Charging Solutions (VCS) has completed a major EV charging infrastructure upgrade for “a leading global car manufacturer.” adi VCS acted as principal contractor on the project, overseeing design, installation, testing and commissioning. The project included a new 2.5 MVA substation, upgrades to the high- and low-voltage network, fifty-eight 22 kW Level 2 charge… Read more…

Lilypad EV wins national EV charging contract from NACo

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The National Association of Counties (NACo), through its Public Promise Procurement (PPP) cooperative purchasing program, has awarded Lilypad EV a national contract for EV charging equipment and related services. The cooperative contract simplifies the procurement process, ensuring that public agencies can acquire EV solutions at competitively bid pricing by satisfying lengthy RFP processes. “This national… Read more…

Vingroup to develop real estate and electric mobility in DRC

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The Government of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to join forces on research and development of large-scale urban projects and green mobility. Ambitions include a riverfront real estate project, and gradually electrifying more than 30,000 vehicles, as well as establishing a comprehensive electric bus network and charging infrastructure. Read more…

AEM secures a development contract for its rare earth-free EV motors

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Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) has secured “a major seven-figure contract with a leading global Tier 1 company” to develop its SSRD (Super Speed Reluctance Motor) technology for use in high-volume passenger car applications. As the company explains, the automotive industry’s reliance on rare earth permanent magnet motors has created supply chain concentration that presents strategic… Read more…

LKAB signs technology partnership with ABB to electrify mining vehicles

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Swedish/Swiss engineering firm ABB and Swedish mining state-owned company LKAB have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a strategic technology partnership to collaborate on the automation and electrification of mining. The companies will explore advanced energy systems, from smarter power distribution and storage to EV charging and battery management. LKAB has tested the… Read more…