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Pope Francis goes electric with a custom Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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Pope Francis has received a new ride: a one-of-a-kind, all-electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class, specially designed and handcrafted for his use. This bespoke “Popemobile” was presented to the pontiff by Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius and a team of dedicated employees from the company’s facilities in Graz, Sindelfingen, and Rome. This electric vehicle is a significant departure from the traditional Popemobiles. The vehicle’s… Read more…

CBMM opens facility in Brazil to produce Echion’s XNO niobium anode material


CBMM, a global specialist in the production of niobium products, has opened a manufacturing facility dedicated to producing Echion Technologies’ proprietary XNO active anode material. The new plant, located in Araxá, Brazil, is capable of producing 2,000 tons per year of XNO, equivalent to 1 GWh of Li-ion cells. As part of its strategic growth… Read more…

UK’s Project EV introduces MCS charger with vehicle-to-grid features


Commercial EV charging providers are gradually rolling out chargers compliant with the new Megawatt Charging System (MCS). Now UK charge point supplier Project EV has presented a charger that supports vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, which could provide an additional source of income for electrified commercial fleets. As Electrive reports, Project EV’s new charger was “designed for… Read more…

CALSTART’s PowerForward battery manufacturing grant program chooses 3 grant recipients


CALSTART, a US-based clean transportation nonprofit, has recommended three recipients for a total of $43 million in first-round California Energy Commission (CEC) grant funds: Sparkz, Sepion Technologies and South 8 Technologies in partnership with Nanotech Energy. The selection follows an evaluation of 14 applications that were submitted in April as part of California PowerForward battery-manufacturing… Read more…

Electreon and Xos to implement wireless charging for UPS delivery vehicles in Michigan


Wireless EV charging developer Electreon is collaborating with the State of Michigan and Xos, a manufacturer of electric trucks, on a project that includes the integration of Electreon’s wireless charging technology into a Xos Stepvan, as well as installation of stationary wireless charging at a Detroit UPS facility. Funding of $200,000 came from the Michigan… Read more…

Heat shrink tubing technology for high voltage EV applications (Whitepaper)


Sponsored by TE Connectivity. Manufacturers and operators of systems with complex electrical infrastructures need reliable, proven options to insulate components against heat and electric current, provide strain relief for connectors and joints/splices, and protect and seal electric cable, wiring and components against water ingress, exposure to chemicals and damage from abrasion or bending. Today, heat… Read more…

Lectric Holiday sale continues Black Friday deals with $781 off e-bike bundles, Anker 60,000mAh station $80, Bluetti, Jetson, more

Leading today’s Green Deals further into December savings is Lectric’s Holiday sale that is continuing many Black Friday deals with up to $781 taken off its e-bike bundles and offering a change-up with bonus savings – all starting from $999. Next we have some returning backup power lows, with Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station back at $80 alongside its descendant models, as well as Bluetti’s Handsfree Backpack Power Stations and bundle options starting from $299. Bringing up the rear we have a great entry-level commuter for teens and adults in the Jetson Eris Folding Electric Scooter that hit a new $203 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Aventon Holiday sale, the Anker SOLIX power deal offers, and more. Read more…