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ArticleExpect Distribution joins eFreight 2030 consortium as founding member
Expect Distribution has joined the eFreight 2030 Consortium as a founding member, a new initiative working with the UK Government to decarbonise the haulage industry through a zero-emission Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) and infrastructure demonstrator program.
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ArticleToyota announces breakthrough collaboration to manufacture solid state batteries
Idemitsu Kosan and Toyota Motor Corporation have teamed up to develop the technology and production capabilities needed for all-solid-state batteries, with series production as early as 2027.
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ArticleSynthetic graphite emerges as challenger to China’s dominance in EV battery market
In an effort to challenge China’s graphite dominance in electric vehicle batteries, manufacturers are increasingly turning to synthetic graphite, with growing investments in the United States and Europe.
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ArticleNikola confirms hydrogen fuel cell truck plans amidst battery truck recall
Despite recent setbacks, including a battery truck recall and stock plunge, electric truck manufacturer Nikola remains resolute in its plans to deliver hydrogen fuel cell semis to customers this year.
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ArticleAirbus, BMW, and Quantinuum collaborate to enhance fuel cell technology with Quantum Computing
Leading aerospace manufacturer Airbus, renowned automaker BMW, and the English quantum computing provider Quantinuum have embarked on a collaborative mobility research endeavor utilising quantum computers.
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ArticleThe Battery Electric Truck Trial (BETT)
In June 2021, DAF was awarded funding through the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) funded by the Department for Transport and delivered by Innovate UK, as part of the Zero Emission Road Freight Competition. The funding is for the deployment and research on the performance of 20 DAF LF Battery ...
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ArticleMotiv introduces Argo, a medium-duty electric truck for the US market
Motiv Power Systems, a seasoned player with 14 years of experience in the electric truck industry, has unveiled a new medium duty truck
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ArticleColes introduces “Sparky” the electric delivery truck to slash emissions
Australia’s retail giant, Coles, has taken a significant stride towards reducing its carbon footprint by unveiling its maiden electric delivery truck, affectionately dubbed “Sparky.”
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ArticleMitsubishi Fuso and Ample partner for battery-swapping technology in electric trucks
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and US-based startup Ample Inc. are collaborating on a pilot project to test battery-swapping technology for electric trucks in Japan.
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ArticleNikola to liquidate assets of battery supplier Romeo Power as struggles continue
EV truck manufacturer Nikola has announced its decision to liquidate the assets of battery supplier Romeo Power, less than a year after acquiring the company.
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ArticleBreakthrough battery technology from Gotion High-Tech set to double electric vehicle range
Gotion High-Tech, a leading Chinese battery cell manufacturer, has unveiled a groundbreaking battery cell that could have a transformative impact on the electric truck industry.
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ArticleLG Chem sets ambitious goal to boost battery materials sales
LG Chem, a prominent South Korean chemical company, has unveiled its bold plans to revolutionize the battery materials market and become the leading global supplier by 2030.
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ArticleScania and Northvolt develop a battery cell that can power trucks for 1.5 million kilometers
The creation of a lithium-ion battery cell by Scania and Northvolt is expected to enable heavy electric vehicles to travel 1.5 million kilometres with the same battery pack.
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ArticleDesignwerk Technologies AG introduces new LFP battery technology for electric trucks
Designwerk Technologies AG, the Swiss electromobility specialist, has announced the use of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells to power an electric truck starting next year. The LFP technology is the latest addition to Designwerk’s portfolio, and it will be used to supply energy to the all-electric HIGH CAB Semi ...
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ArticleBattery researchers find possible reason for self-discharge
One of the biggest challenges Li-ion batteries face is self-discharge, where they lose their charge even when they are not in use
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ArticleInoBat and Gotion sign agreement to establish joint battery plant
Battery manufacturers, InoBat and Gotion High-Tech, have joined forces with a non-binding agreement to examine the possibility of constructing a joint battery factory in Europe. The agreement considers other areas of cooperation as well, but the joint battery factory is the highlight of the agreement, with its annual production capacity ...
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ArticleAccurec has announced a new process for recycling lithium from used batteries
The German recycling business Accurec claims to have found a method for recovering lithium from obsolete batteries. The Krefeld-based firm would be the first in Europe to recycle lithium on a large scale. According to the German publication Handelsblatt, the medium-sized company’s facility will open in the spring. Umicore and ...
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ArticleHow to get extra cash during your teabreak
In the second part of our focus on the power sector, our market expert Janet Wood explores how commercial vehicle and road freight operators could be making money through smart management of battery capacity.
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ArticleInoBat signs an agreement with the Republic of Serbia to build a new EV Battery gigafactory
InoBat Auto and the Government of the Republic of Serbia have signed protocols and declarations of intent for the development of a new gigafactory in Serbia.