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Daimler hands over Freightliner electric truck to Penske
Daimler Trucks North America delivered the its Freightliner eM2 electric truck to Penske Truck Leasing on December 20, 2018. With the hand-over of the first fully electric Freightliner eM2, Daimler Trucks starts day to day-operation testing of heavy-duty and medium-duty e-trucks in the United States. On December 20th, 2018, Daimler’s subsidiary Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has handed over the first medium-duty Freightliner eM2 to US customer Penske Truck Leasing Corporation in Los Angeles.
PNNL research unlocks li-metal electrolytes
PNNL scientists spice up an electrolyte solution to increase battery charge cycles by up to seven times Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have discovered that the salt concentration of battery electrolytes can dramatically increase performance. By getting the right amount of salt in the right place, a team has demonstrated that a small lithium-metal battery can re-charge about seven times more than batteries with conventional electrolytes.
Magna to develop EV architecture with BAIC
BAIC and Magna agree to jointly develop next-generation EV architecture for the Chinese market In an April 9 announcement, BAIC Group and Magna announced that they would develop a next-generation smart EV architecture for the Chinese market. Magna says it was selected owing to to its innovative and cost-effective solutions throughout its complete vehicle manufacturing and engineering services as well as its full-scale electronic/electrical architecture and lightweight technologies.
Alizeti launches e-bike conversion kit
Canada’s Alizeti Kickstarts its easy-to-install e-bike conversion system As well as the growth of new fully-equipped e-bikes, many manufacturers are also targeting existing cyclists keen to make a quick jump into e-powered riding. Quebec-based Alizeti has now launched one solution that allows cyclists to repurpose existing bikes and convert them into full-featured electric bikes.
UQM Technologies expands in Asian EV market
Powertrain supplier UQM will expand its presence in the Asian EV market via new supply deals in India and China UQM Technologies has announced a series of deals with will see it expand its reach in the Asian commercial EV market. The company has received an initial order from Ashok Leyland for its PowerPhase Electric Drivetrain (eDT) systems for transit bus applications. UQM will also supply additional systems for the rapidly growing automotive fuel cell market in China.
Con Edison increases rewards for smart EV program
Con Edison is increasing the reward for EV owners in its SmartCharge New York program, doubling the amount users can earn by charging overnight Starting April 1, owners of EVs in New York City and Westchester County will earn $US0.10 in e-gift rewards for each kWh of charging during the off-peak hours of midnight to 8 a.m. And from June to September, an EV owner may earn an additional US$20 a month for not charging between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays.
Corvus to power Stena ferry berthing
1 MWh Corvus energy storage enables emissions-free berthing of Stena Jutlandica—a first for a Swedish-operated ferry Corvus Energy has been selected by Stena Line and Callenberg Technology Group to supply the lithium ion-based Energy Storage System (ESS) for the battery-power retrofit of Stena Jutlandica. Stena Line will be the first Swedish ferry operator to electrify ferry operations while berthing and in port.
Ballard fuel cells used in Yanmar boat test
30-kW Ballard fuel cells used in hybrid marine tests by Japanese research groups Ballard Power Systems announced that two of its FCveloCity-MD 30-kW modules have been successfully integrated and tested in a hybrid marine application by a Japanese consortium that includes Yanmar, National Maritime Research Institute and Japan Ship Technology Research Association (JSTRA).
AeroMobil takes 5.0 VTOL to next level
AeroMobil has unveiled plans for its next generation of electric VTOL air taxis, dubbed the 5.0 VTOL With no shortage of all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) start-ups garnering investment across the globe (although predominantly in Silicon Valley), any would-be business has to stand out – and AeroMobil certainly manages that.
Tropos Motors launches line of electric CUVs
Tropos Technologies rebrands as Tropos Motors to focus on manufacturing of eCUVs for corporate, fleet, first-responder, agriculture, and other applications One of the US’ major providers of street-legal Tropos Technologies has evolved from the distributor of the Cenntro METRO to a full manufacturer of low-speed EVs and trucks. Now rebranded as Tropos Motors, the company will distribute the METRO under the new ABLE product line, as well as develop additional vehicle offerings.
1,000 BYD e-taxis to hit Southeast Asian hub Bangkok
BYD is set to deliver 1,000 of its e6 battery-electric taxis for use in the city of Bangkok, Thailand by 2019 After rolling out its pure electric e6 taxis in more than 10 countries, vehicle maker BYD has set its sights on the Southeast Asian hub of Thailand for its next launch. The electric taxis, capable of running up to 350 km on a single charge using its 62kWh battery, will operate in Bangkok as a premium taxi service.
Genesis’ Essentia Concept revealed In New York - ElecTrans
Genesis unveiled the Essentia, an all-electric GT concept car, at the 2018 New York International Auto Show March 28 saw Hyundai’s luxury arm Genesis unveil its latest model – the Essentia Concept – at the New York International Auto Show. The all-electric concept is the brand’s first battery EV and features a lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque, multi-motor electric powertrain, and a custom-tailored interior.
New details on VW’s Pikes Peak EV - ElecTrans
Volkswagen unveils its latest motorsport project, the I.D. R Pikes Peak, an all-electric prototype racing car designed to break the Pikes Peak hill climb record Volkswagen has named its latest motorsport project the I.D. R Pikes Peak. This all-electric prototype racing car will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 24 in Colorado.
Mahindra, Ford sign MoUs to co-develop SUVs, small EV
Mahindra and Ford sign five MOUs to co-develop midsize and compact SUVs, electric vehicle and connected car solutions over the next 3 years Mahindra Group and Ford Motor Company will jointly develop new SUVs, and a small electric vehicle as part of several initiatives announced on March 22. The two companies signed five new memoranda of understanding (MoU) covering new elements of their strategic alliance that will see the development of key products in India and other emerging markets.
Volvo receives order of six electric buses for Drammen
Volvo Buses has secured an order of six Volvo 7900 Electric buses from public transportation administration company Brakar in Drammen, Norway Public transportation administration company Brakan in Drammen, south-west of Oslo, has ordered six fully electric buses from Volvo. The buses will be delivered in January 2019 and operate on route 51 between Drammen and Mjöndalen, a route of approximately 12 km.
Daimler Trucks hands over FUSO eCanter trucks to UK owners
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, part of Daimler Trucks, has handed over its first all-electric light-duty FUSO eCanter to UK customers in London Daimler Trucks has handed over the first all-electric FUSO eCanter trucks to customers in Great Britain. The world’s biggest manufacturer of commercial vehicles is thus bringing its electric light-duty truck (7.5 tonnes) to a further major market following the market launches in New York, Tokyo and Berlin.
Ballard fuel cell to power UPS trial program in California
Ballard Power Systems and CALSTART to use 30-kW FCveloCity-MD fuel cell module in UPS delivery van trial program in California Ballard Power Systems has signed a contract with CALSTART for a Ballard 30-kW FCveloCity-MD fuel cell module to be used in a trial and development program involving UPS Class-6 delivery vans operating in California’s South Coast Air Basin, including much of the Greater Los Angeles area.
Siemens designs new, compact Versicharge unit
The new Versicharge design is smaller than its previous iterations, and will charge at up to 22kW depending on model At the engineering fair Light+Building 2018, Siemens has presented a new charging unit for EVs, according to the the IEC standard. Named “VersiCharge,” the unit allows quick, safe charging of EVs, in a more compact design compared with its predecessor. It meets the higher protection class IP 56 and thus can also be installed in outdoor areas.
Daimler to build battery and EV factory in Thailand
Mercedes-Benz Cars to invest in battery production facility in Thailand, under a partnership with TAAP Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Cars will spend 100 million euros (US$123 million) by 2020 on a lithium-ion battery factory in Thailand to better access the fast-growing Asia region. The German company is partnering with Automotive Assembly Plant (TAAP), which operates an existing car plant in Bangkok. This will be expanded to include EV and hybrid production, as well as battery assembly.
ABS to class first battery hybrid GoM vessel
Classification society ABS has been selected by SEACOR Marine to class the first hybrid OSV in the Gulf of Mexico with the BATTERY-Li notation ABS has been selected by SEACOR Marine to class the first offshore support vessel (OSV) in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM) to operate using hybrid power. SEACOR requested the BATTERY-Li notation for its Maya OSV currently operated by Mantenimiento Express Maritimo SAPI de CV (MEXMAR), SEACOR Marine’s joint venture in Mexico.
Philippe Starck designs power dock for Bentley’s Bentayga Hybrid - ElecTrans
Bentley collaborates with designer Philippe Starck on a recharging unit concept for the Bentayga Hybrid As EVs enter the mainstream, accessories and ancillary services like charging infrastructure and home batteries offer new opportunities for automakers to make some add-on sales. For luxury carmakers, the gains can be even greater.
DNV GL opens new JDP for marine batteries
DNV GL has launched a joint development project (JDP) to advance the understanding of the use of lithium-ion batteries in the shipping industry Classification society DNV GL has announced the launch of a Joint Development Project (JDP), designed to explore how lithium-ion batteries can be used in the shipping industry.
Fortum Charge & Drive acquires Plugsurfing
Berlin-based Plugsurfing will now show Fortum EV charging points across the Nordics Nordic utility Fortum’s EV charging business – Fortum Charge & Drive – has acquired e-mobility network provider Plugsurfing for an undisclosed sum. Plugsurfing is one of a number of independent charging service providers in Europe, and uses an app-based system with charging and payment capabilities to enable EV owners to use multiple charging points and platforms.
E.ON and Nissan pair up for charging pilots
German energy group E.ON has entered a strategic partnership with Nissan to explore business opportunities in the field of electric vehicle charging, storage solutions and vehicle-to-grid services At the Geneva Motor Show Nissan and E.ON have agreed on a strategic partnership to explore opportunities on pilot activities and commercial offers related to electric vehicles charging, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services and grid integration, as well as decentralised energy generation and storage...
Japan H2 Mobility to build 80 H2 stations by 2022
11 Japanese companies have joined forces to help accelerate the deployment of hydrogen (H2) stations for fuel cell vehicles (FCV) in Japan, pledging to build 80 H2 stations by 2022 Eleven companies have announced the joint establishment of “Japan H2 Mobility” (JHyM), aimed at eoxnaidng the provision and development of hydrogen stations for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in Japan.
eMotorWerks expands European operations
After acquisition by Enel, corporate expansion sees team and new offices in Berlin, Paris, and London Continuing its pace of growth after its acquisition by utility and power developer Enel, internet of things (IoT) EV charging solution provider eMotorWerks has announced its expansion into Europe and the release of its JuiceBox Pro 32 EV charging station. The company has set up its European headquarters in Berlin, Germany, and offices in London and Paris.
Corvus batteries for first hybrid PSVs in Gulf of Mexico
Corvus Energy to supply lithium ion-based energy storage systems (ESS) for four platform supply vessels owned by Seacor Marine Corvus Energy is pleased to announce that it has been selected by SEACOR Marine and Rolls-Royce to provide lithium ion-based energy storage systems (ESS) for 3 new platform supply vessels (PSVs) being fitted with hybrid power systems.
Nissan’s pan-African LEAF challenge underway - ElecTrans
The Electric Explorer African Challenge 2018 will see the LEAF journey across the continent – the first time this has been attempted in a pure EV The Electric Explorer African Challenge 2018, the first-ever electric vehicle expedition across Africa, has begun. Behind the wheel of a previous-generation Nissan LEAF is famous Polish traveler Arkady Paweł Fiedler, accompanied by photographer Albert Wójtowicz.
ABB supplies fast-charging to Philippines QEV
ABB partners with QEV to bring DC fast chargers and expand clean transportation in the Philippines ABB will supply QEV Philippines, a local e-mobility start-up, with 200 Terra 53 multi-standard electric-vehicle DC charging stations over the next three years, in an effort to promote e-mobility in the Philippines. The first deployment will see four charging stations in various locations in Metro Manila by the first quarter of 2018.
Cornwall garages to install rapid EV chargers
Cornwall Garage Group plans to install rapid EV chargers at nine of its 18 petrol stations in England, with EV charging infrastructure partner Instavolt Cornwall Garage Group, which owns 18 petrol forecourts across England, has announced plans to install rapid EV chargers. The company is working with InstaVolt to install and maintain the DC chargers at nine of its sites.
Zenyatta to concentrate on graphene-enhanced li-ion batteries
Graphene producer Zenyatta Ventures is to concentrate efforts on next-generation lithium-ion battery development using advanced nanomaterials Zenyatta Ventures, a mineral development company based in Ontario, has said it concentrate efforts on producing next generation lithium-ion batteries based on “advanced nanomaterials.” Graphite producer Zenyatta has already used graphene oxide (GO) combined with silicon in a new battery application being developed by a materials company in the US.
Alstom to supply 30 electric locomotives to ONCF
Alstom will supply 30 of its electric Prima locomotives to ONCF for US$160 million Alstom has been awarded a contract with ONCF for the supply of 30 electric Prima locomotives. The contract – which is the result of an international tender launched by ONCF in March 2017 – is worth around US$159.5 million. While the 30 locomotives will be manufactured in Alstom’s Belfort plant, Alstom’s staff in Morocco will handle after-sales service and maintenance.
Alstom wins Europe 1 Mobility Trophy for hydrogen train
Hydrogen-powered Coradia iLint train wins European future mobility award Alstom has been awarded the Mobility Trophy for Coradia iLint, its hydrogen train, in the context of the French leading radio Europe 1 Trophies of the Future. “Alstom is very proud to be awarded this trophy today. We strongly believe in the future of hydrogen trains, a technology that aims to replace the diesel trains in circulation on European networks.
Hyundai NEXO completes autonomous journey
A convoy of five G80 and NEXO vehicles made a 190km journey unassisted, in a trial of Hyundai’s Level 4 autonomy systems A fleet comprised of Hyundai’s next-generation fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) have succeeded in completing a 190km journey from Seoul to Pyeongchang, all under autonomous control. This is the first time in the world that level 4 autonomous driving has been achieved with fuel cell electric cars, the automaker says.
Octopus Energy leads new consortium for UK V2G charging
New consortium will launch the first large-scale trial of V2G charging tech in the UK Octopus Energy has launched a new consortium to develop the first large-scale domestic trial of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging in the UK, following a US$4.23 million funding injection by BEIS and OLEV delivered by InnovateUK.
ABB’s SFC solution secures power supply to Swiss rail network
The US$16-million order will support higher transportation volumes in the Geneva area ABB has received the order from Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), to supply two Static Frequency Converters (SFC) that will enhance the availability, reliability and quality of power supply. The order was booked in the fourth quarter of 2017. SBB transports over 360 million passengers and 50 million tonnes of freight a year. The rail operator has recently initiated multiple development programs in the Geneva area.
Cable-maker Nexans to invest in IES
Nexans to take just over a quarter stake in charging equipment provider IES Nexans has announced a capital investment in IES, a charging solutions provider for EVs. Nexans’ investment comes as part of a new fund-raising round for the company, including further investment by Eurazeo, IES’s majority shareholder. The funds raised will allow IES to develop its commercial potential, expand its product range, and strengthen its international presence.
ABB to supply Sri Lankan EV charging network
Ceylon Electricity Board brings in ABB as fast charger supplier as government looks to build 100 stations across the country by 2020 Ceylon Electricity Board, the prime player in Sri Lanka’s electricity generation, distribution and transmission, has chosen ABB as its preferred supplier to develop the country’s fast charging infrastructure. Sri Lankan capital Colombo City is to install a new fleet of EV fast-chargers supplied by electrical engineering conglomerate ABB.
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