ChargePoint launches new CP6000 Level 2 charger for Europe


ChargePoint’s new CP6000 Level 2 charger is “a complete charging solution for businesses and fleets,” and is designed for the needs of the European market. It offers AC charging at an adaptable output of 3.7 to 22 kW per port, and supports both one- and three-phase power. The CP6000 is designed to work seamlessly with… Read more »

Stable analyzes 70 million data points for charging site locations, raises $14 million in Series A round


Proper siting of public chargers is absolutely critical. We’ve all driven past lonely chargers that never seem to get used, and each one represents a waste of some company’s (or taxpayer’s) money, as well as an exhibit for EV naysayers to point to. Stable, an EV charging data analysis platform, aims to make investments in… Read more »

Electric Freight Consortium aims to advance freight electrification


The Electrification Coalition (EC) has established a new forum for collaboration among industry leaders in the freight transportation sector to accelerate freight electrification. The new Electric Freight Consortium (EFC) aims to bring together the full fright ecosystem—shippers, carriers, retailers and EV supply chain companies. It will “identify pilot project opportunities, plan implementation, diagnose challenges, develop… Read more »

EV tech webinars start Monday: Latest in batteries, power electronics and motors


The next free-to-attend Charged Virtual Conference on EV Engineering starts Monday. The conference content will span the EV engineering supply chain and ecosystem including motor and power electronics design and manufacturing, cell development, battery systems, testing, powertrains, thermal management, circuit protection, wire and cable, EMI/EMC and more. Register now for free to reserve your spot…. Read more »

Evaluating EV components with non-destructive X-ray computed tomography (Webinar)


In this free webinar at our Fall Virtual Conference (October 17-20, 2022), presented by ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions, we will demonstrate the utility of Computed Tomography (CT) for non-destructive evaluation of electric vehicle components. CT imaging aids in quality assurance, manufacturing optimization, and failure analysis. Examples of the range of capabilities will be shown, including… Read more »

Electrovaya to build battery gigafactory in New York


Ontario-based battery manufacturer Electrovaya has selected New York state as the location for its first US gigafactory, where it plans to produce cells and batteries. Electrovaya will set up operations at a 137,000-square-foot former electronics plant on a 52-acre campus near Jamestown. The facility is to open in phases starting in late 2023. Production capacity… Read more »

Bollinger Motors and Wabash to develop last-mile refrigerated delivery electric truck


Bollinger Motors (now a subsidiary of Mullen Automotive) has teamed up with truck body and trailer manufacturer Wabash to develop a refrigerated truck body on an electric chassis. Wabash has developed a lightweight composite technology called EcoNex Technology which it says will seamlessly integrate with Bollinger’s Class 4 electric chassis cab, and deliver significant weight… Read more »

Quantron unveils new battery-electric and hydrogen trucks


The German firm Quantron offers conversions of diesel vehicles to battery and hydrogen-electric drives as well its own zero-emission vehicles. At this September’s IAA Transportation World trade show in Hanover, the company presented a number of zero-emission commercial vehicles based on two self-developed hydrogen and battery-electric platforms. The Quantron QHM BEV is the company’s battery-electric… Read more »

Incharge Energy launches turnkey EV charging service for auto dealers


Fleet electrification service provider InCharge Energy has launched a turnkey EV charging service for auto and truck dealerships, and claims to have already signed up more than 500 dealers in North America. InCharge’s new service is designed to provide EV charging solutions for dealers so they can focus on selling and servicing vehicles. InCharge has… Read more »

LG Energy Solution partners with three Canadian cobalt and lithium suppliers


LG Energy Solution has signed separate partnership agreements with three mineral suppliers in Canada. LGES will purchase cobalt from Electra Battery Materials, and lithium from Snow Lake Resources and Avalon Advanced Materials. LGES signed a binding term sheet with Electra, which will supply 7,000 tons of cobalt sulfate for three years starting in 2023. Electra… Read more »