Green Living Guy

APRIL 27, 2024

Introduction to the electric vehicle battery Let’s talk about the electric vehicle battery. Now electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a key solution to transition towards a greener future. Because, we have a growing concern about climate change. Moreover, the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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MAY 6, 2024

The demand for electric vehicles continues to increase, with EV sales growing faster than any other major category of automobile. Also, poor thermal management reduces the electronic components’ efficiency because excessive heat increases electrical resistance and lowers the power and energy of the EV. What is Battery Safety?

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Japanese automaker Isuzu is planning to invest nearly two billion dollars in electric trucks and batteries, according to EV news outlet Electrive. According to a regulatory filing, Korean battery giant LG Energy Solution will supply Isuzu with cylindrical cells through 2026 in a deal worth one trillion Korean won ($748 million).

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Several companies are working on battery-electric aircraft , but electric aviation is a tougher nut to crack than electric cars, for physical reasons. Even e-aviation boosters tend to envision battery-electric aircraft with far smaller passenger capacities and shorter ranges than the kerosene-fueled kind.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Steel has converted two of its diesel switcher locomotives at the Mon Valley Works’ Edgar Thomson and Clairton Plants to battery-electric drive. Battery propulsion technology is already in use throughout many modes of transportation, and rail transportation is the next step,” said Ira Dorfman, Principal, IRT. Source: U.S.

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POWER Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

Schneider Electric today announced a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) designed and engineered to be a part of a flexible, scalable, and highly efficient architecture.

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Charged

MARCH 26, 2024

GILLIG will deliver an initial order of 89 GILLIG Low Floor Battery Electric buses, with the option to purchase up to 306 more units. Built on GILLIG’s Low-Floor platform, the GILLIG Battery Electric Bus features 686 kWh of onboard energy storage.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

US locomotive and railcar manufacturer Wabtec and Roy Hill, an Australian iron ore mining company, recently debuted the FLXdrive battery locomotive at Wabtec’s Pennsylvania design and development center. After final battery installation and track testing, it will be delivered to Roy Hill facilities in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

American Battery Solutions (ABS) has signed a multi-year contract with bus manufacturer NFI Group to supply custom battery packs for NFI subsidiary New Flyer ’s newest 35-, 40- and 60-foot battery-electric transit buses. And plenty of cells will be needed—the market for electric buses in North America is heating up.

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Charged

JANUARY 2, 2023

Lion Electric (NYSE: LEV) a manufacturer of electric medium- and heavy-duty urban vehicles, has completed production of its first lithium-ion battery pack at the company’s battery manufacturing facility in Mirabel, Quebec. Source: Lion Electric.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, located in Göteborg, Sweden, have performed the first life-cycle assessment of a commercially available two-seater all-electric aircraft—the Pipistrel Alpha Electro, manufactured in Slovenia—directly comparing it to the fossil fuel-powered version of the same plane. Source: Chalmers

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Charged

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Electric Era Technologies, maker of PowerNode EV fast charging stations, has announced the first of more than 10 commercial installations planned for the US this year. Electric Era Technologies was launched by former SpaceX engineers in 2019. Source: Electric Era Technologies

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Green Living Guy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

So let’s talk battery electric vehicle destination price cut. For the electric vehicle market is undergoing a significant transformation. For years, the high upfront costs of electric vehicles (EVs). For they are going to get a serious price cut. One with the potential for a game-changing shift in the industry.

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Charged

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Wright Electric, provider of electric propulsion systems for regional aircraft, has launched an initiative to develop batteries targeting 1,000 watt hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) pack-level specific energy. When I founded Wright, the best vehicle batteries had [specific energy] below 250 Wh/kg,” said Jeff Engler, CEO of Wright.

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TechXplore

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A seemingly simple shift in lithium-ion battery manufacturing could pay big dividends, improving electric vehicles' (EV) ability to store more energy per charge and to withstand more charging cycles, according to new research led by the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

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Charged

DECEMBER 24, 2021

DB Regio, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn which operates regional and commuter train services in Germany, has ordered 44 battery-electric Flirt Akku multiple units from Swiss manufacturer Stadler. On the electrified lines, the trains draw current from catenary wires, as do classic electric railcars, while charging their batteries.

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Green Living Guy

JUNE 28, 2023

Introduction to Semi Batteries in the US Trucking Sector Holy battery electric truck! So there has been a significant shift […] The post Battery Electric Truck: Transforming the Semi Hauling Business appeared first on Green Living Guy. However, with the increasing concerns over climate change.

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Charged

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania is building a gigantic new battery-electric ferry. Norwegian maritime industry battery provider Corvus Energy will supply the battery systems to Wärtsilä. The design of the vessel’s lightweight Dolphin NextGen battery is based on the architecture of the Corvus Blue Whale ESS.

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Charged

JANUARY 9, 2024

Transit bus OEM Gillig has delivered six Battery Electric buses to the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), which serves Charged ’s home city of St Petersburg, Florida—the first deliveries under a 5-year contract with Gillig for 62 Battery Electric buses. million rides per year.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 3, 2024

French energy and petroleum company TotalEnergies has announced the development of a battery project in Belgium, which will help manage grid congestion problems. It will have a power rating of 25MW and a capacity of 75MWh, thanks to the forty Intensium Max High Energy lithium-ion containers supplied by battery developer Saft.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 28, 2023

Network operator says electric vehicles and their ability to act as a battery on wheels, or Swiss army knife, can lower costs for grid infrastructure. The post Electric vehicles: Batteries on wheels can make grid smaller, says network owner appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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APRIL 30, 2024

BMW Group and Croatia-headquartered electrification technology developer Rimac Technology have announced a long-term partnership to co-develop and co-produce high-voltage battery technology for selected BEVs. BMW Group’s electrification strategy aims to build on its leading position and 15 years of battery and electric drive system expertise.

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APRIL 30, 2024

US-based solid-state battery technology developer Factorial Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean battery materials developer LG Chem to develop solid-state battery materials for EVs. The company has previously said that it aims to increase its annual battery material sales sixfold to $25.5

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JULY 15, 2022

Evolito, a manufacturer of electric motors and controllers for aerospace applications, has acquired the business and assets of Cheltenham, UK-based aerospace battery maker Electroflight. Evolito says its axial-flux motors and controllers are smaller, lighter and safer than competing electric propulsion technology.

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Renew Economy

JULY 2, 2023

Australia's biggest generation companies now have a new tool to help push prices to the market cap - big batteries. The post The big battery being used to push electricity prices to the market cap appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 17, 2024

A project is being run between the municipality of Hague and Dutch grid operator Stedin to develop a battery-powered smart beach electric grid to power the coast of Scheveningen. The new beach battery has a capacity of 360kWh and can power a beach pavilion for two days. Innovation is key to addressing this challenge.

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EnergyTrend

APRIL 25, 2024

Electric Vehicle and Battery Initiatives Take the Lead in March's Clean Energy Manufacturing Surge MajorCleanEnergyProjectsAnnouncedInarecentreportpublishedbytheenvironmentalandeconomicadvocacygroup,E2,itwasrevealedthatsevencompaniesannouncedmajorcl.

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Green Living Guy

APRIL 15, 2023

Panasonic Energy’s new EV battery facility in Kansas is set to change the game for electric vehicles. The new facility is expected to produce 30 GWh of batteries annually, which will help to address some of the key challenges facing the electric vehicle industry.

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Energy Storage News

APRIL 24, 2024

The fifth edition of the DNV Battery Scorecard takes a deep dive into the performance and safety metrics of electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) battery cells.

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TechXplore

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the realm of electric vehicles, powered by stored electric energy, the key lies in rechargeable batteries capable of enduring multiple charge cycles. Lithium-ion batteries have been the poster child for this application.

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MARCH 28, 2024

Over the next two years, MAN Truck & Bus , headquartered in Munich, Germany, plans to establish battery repair centers in Italy, Denmark, Norway, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Poland and the UK. MAN is ramping up electric truck production as it plans to begin deliveries of its next-generation eTruck this year.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

In recycling, one of the biggest cost items is transporting the materials, and this is obviously the case for EV batteries, which are heavy and pose health and safety risks. According to the companies, transportation represents 41% of the total cost of battery recycling, and contributes 3.5%

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FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Union Pacific Railroad (NYSE: UNP) has announced plans to purchase 20 battery-electric locomotives for testing in yard operations. By working with the manufacturers in this test phase, Union Pacific hopes to advance battery-electric technology development and evaluate its potential deployment in long-haul service.

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Renew Economy

JULY 13, 2023

Tesla is poised to launch a new electricity supply venture in the UK, based around its Powerwall batteries, in its push for 100 pct renewables and global domination. The post Tesla poised to launch electricity supply venture in UK, led by Powerwall batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 26, 2024

In an exclusive interview with CarbonScape’s Oliver Foster, Yusuf Latief discusses the company’s success to date and what their alternative to graphite signals for the battery market going forward. Graphite is the largest component of lithium-ion batteries, comprising half its weight. Elon Musk did.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Cummins and Gillig have announced the production of the 100th Gillig battery-electric bus built since the two companies began their collaboration on transit vehicles in 2019. Our electric bus continues to set the standard for excellence in reliability, durability, cost-effectiveness and performance.”. Louis, Missouri.

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AUGUST 31, 2022

Swedish electric car OEM Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) has signed a multiyear agreement to supply battery and charging systems to Candela , a Swedish maker of electric hydrofoil boats. The agreement to supply battery technology to a third party is a first for Polestar. Source: Polestar.

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