TUD scientists work on increasing lithium-ion battery recycling


A team of scientists at Technische Universität Dresden (TUD) is partnering with Elyte Innovations to improve the recycling process and ecological footprint of lithium-ion batteries.  Named “SWELL—Recovery of Electrolyte Salts and Solvents” and funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection, the project focuses on the recovery of non-metallic components, including lithium… Read more »

Liacon launches new 12 V  lithium iron phosphate battery


German battery manufacturer Liacon has released its new Group 31 lithium iron phosphate (LFP) 12.8 V, 150 Ah battery.  Liacon’s LFP battery is designed to replace Group 31 lead-acid batteries for deep-cycle applications such as renewable energy storage, recreational vehicles and marine, according to the company. With 1,000 cranking amps, it can also start diesel… Read more »

Volvo receives order for up to 1,000 electric trucks


Volvo Trucks has signed a letter of intent to sell 1,000 electric trucks to Swiss building solution provider Holcim by 2030.  The deal is the largest commercial order to date for Volvo electric trucks, and the first 130 units will be delivered in 2023 and 2024 to markets including France, Germany, Switzerland and the UK…. Read more »

Equipmake introduces Ampere-220 e-axle with a 3D-printed electric motor


UK electric drivetrain components manufacturer Equipmake has developed a compact, lightweight, high-power electric drive system for manufacturers of high-performance EVs. Weighing just under 20 kg, the Ampere-220 e-axle system has a peak power of 220 kW, a maximum motor speed of 30,000 rpm and a power density of 11 kW per kg—more than twice that… Read more »

E-magy raises €20.5 million to scale nano-porous silicon anode material


Dutch advanced materials company E-magy has raised €20.5 million in new funding to prepare for industrial-scale production of its nano-porous silicon anode material for high-energy batteries. The funding consists of €15 million invested by Hydro, Invest-NL and RubioRubio, together with existing impact investors SHIFT Invest and PDENH, and a €5.5 million subsidy from the Dutch… Read more »

LG Energy Solution to build a $5.5-billion battery manufacturing complex in Arizona


South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution will invest approximately $5.5 billion to construct a battery manufacturing complex in Queen Creek, Arizona. The complex will consist of two manufacturing facilities—one for cylindrical batteries for EVs and another for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pouch-type batteries for energy storage systems (ESS). The company plans to invest $3.2… Read more »

BAE Systems and Eaton collaborate on electric drive solutions for commercial trucks


UK-based aerospace company BAE Systems and power management company Eaton have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work on the development of an integrated EV system for the commercial truck market. Eaton has recently partnered with Charge Enterprises to offer integrated charging infrastructure for fleets. The companies will initially offer a solution for the… Read more »

Altilium Metals produces cathode active materials from recycled EV batteries


UK-based tech group Altilium Metals has produced cathode active materials (CAMs) recovered from end-of-life EV battery scrap. The first samples have been delivered to Imperial College London, where the materials will be analyzed under a joint research program partly funded by the UK government’s Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) through its Automotive Transformation Fund. Under the… Read more »

New York City to deploy up to 13 fast EV charging hubs at municipal parking lots


The New York City (DOT) and New York Power Authority (NYPA) have agreed to create up to 13 fast charging hubs at municipal parking facilities across the city, and each will feature roughly 50 charging plugs.  Once installed, these chargers will bring the city closer to achieving the Adams Administration’s goal of all New Yorkers… Read more »

Scania and Northvolt say their new battery can power electric trucks for 1.5 million km


Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania and Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt have unveiled a jointly developed lithium-ion battery cell for heavy EVs, which they say is capable of powering trucks for 1.5 million kilometers. The specifications of the prismatic cell include a 157 Ah capacity and a nominal voltage of 3.6 V. Produced with fossil-free electricity… Read more »