Battery swap, Octopus Energy and CATL launch new joint venture Swaptopus
The model allows vehicles to replace a discharged battery with a charged one in just a few minutes, reducing downtime compared to traditional charging.
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New Eagle’s single-controller EV platform for megawatt charging
the NX3 extends New Eagle’s unified, and patented, Raptor and OpenECU platform, enabling new levels of system integration, scalability, and development efficiency across electrified vehicle programs.
Scania electric trucks now available for order with MCS and under-cab battery module
According to the Swedish truck maker, in some applications it’s now possible to achieve a range well beyond 800 km on one charge. Also, the positioning of the battery module under the cab of the Scania electric truck frees up more space for bodywork.
Proterra’s Onyx battery platform will be available with a U.S. cell option
Proterra’s Onyx modular battery platform delivers the performance commercial vehicle and heavy-duty equipment OEMs depend on, including high energy density, proven durability, and an advanced safety architecture. Proterra’s decision to expand the Onyx platform to include a U.S. cell option addresses...
Microvast and IVECO announce next-generation battery technology for electric trucks
In the future, Microvast will continue supporting Iveco Group with the development of new battery generations for improved performance and efficiency in the European commercial vehicle market. "We are uniquely positioned to support Iveco Group in ambitious zero-emission targets with high-performance...
Solid-state batteries, Basquevolt welcomes the Axon Partners Group on board as investor
The transaction will enable Basquevolt to further advance its path toward industrialisation, strengthening its position within the European advanced battery ecosystem and supporting the development of a competitive and resilient battery value chain in Europe.
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“The Battery Cycle” is our new special feature exploring the world of batteries for commercial EVs. Browse it here!
In collaboration with our sister platforms Sustainable Bus and Powertrain International, Sustainable Truck&Van has launched “The Battery Cycle”, a special feature aimed at exploring, through technical article, the world of batteries for commercial and industrial EVs. The issue is available online, a...
From the new electric generation (with range up to 700 km) to the re-engineered D13 engines. Volvo Trucks have multiple aces up the sleeve
At the Volvo Trucks Experience Center in Gothenburg, we got a closer look at the major innovations Volvo is introducing in anticipation of its centennial next year. From the updated D13 diesel and natural gas engines to the new generation of electric trucks, now available with a “monster” range of u...
IAA Media Summit 2026. We attended the traditional event that anticipates IAA Transportation
As media partners of the international event, our editorial staff attended once again the traditional IAA Media Summit, held on June 8 and 9 in Frankfurt. Two days of debates, conferences and presentations for the benefit of a selection of media representatives. IAA Transportation will open its door...
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MAN is working on making the most out of e-truck batteries (including recycling the raw materials)
Actually, the company expects that electric trucks will have a share of 60% in distribution applications and 40% in long-haul transport in 2030. So, it's quite important to treat batteries in the most efficient way from square one.
Volvo Group, the battery production plant in Ghent (Blegium) will be inaugurated in 2025
The battery module manufacturing line in Ghent will be able to use battery cells both from partners and from the planned battery cell plant in Sweden. The investment frame for this first step of module manufacturing is Euro 75 million.
TotalEnergies and Valeo to jointly develop EV battery cooling systems
The two partners are thinking of an innovative way of cooling EV batteries by using a new dielectric fluid. TotalEnergies has developed a dielectric coolant that can be in direct contact with battery cells. Valeo will contribute its expertise in the related thermal systems to design and build the be...
The new FPT ePowertrain plant in Turin conceived for massive e-axle and battery pack production
The very first totally carbon-neutral plant within Iveco Group covers an area of 15,000 square meters. At full capacity, the plant will employ about 200 people to produce over 20,000 electric axles and over 20,000 battery packs a year. The electric axles will equip heavy-duty vehicles such as the Ni...
Nikola has acquired electrification specialist Romeo Power
In the meantime, a few days ago Nikola founder and former CEO, Trevor Milton, was found guilty of three out of four counts of fraud in the U.S. Milton was charged with making fraudulent statements to drive up the value of Nikola’s stock.
PwC Truck Study 2022: zero-emission trucks are the most promising powertrain technologies
Both battery electric and fuel cell trucks are expected to account for 30% of the overall sales in 2030, with "dominance" in the main global areas (North America, the EU and Greater China) in 2035, accounting for 80% of the overall sales. Analysis and predictions also about market, infrastructure, b...
Eurocell may build its first European Gigafactory in the Netherlands
The company plans to invest around 800 million euros in order to produce over 40 million battery cells per year from 2025 on. In the first phase, the Gigafactory will produce advanced battery cells at scale by early 2023 for existing European customers.
The Volvo Group might rely on proprietary battery production plant for commercial vehicles in Sweden
According to Volvo, the battery cells will be designed specifically for commercial vehicle applications, supporting the global roll-out of electric trucks, buses, construction equipment and electric drivelines for different applications.
Nikola acquires Romeo Power and brings battery production in-house. Almost 50 BEV trucks delivered in 2022
Headquartered in Cypress, California, Romeo Power is an energy technology leader delivering advanced electrification solutions for complex commercial vehicle applications, in an all-stock transaction.
Northvolt and Stora Enso are working on developing batteries from renewable wood
The two Scandinavian companies have the target to create sustainable batteries using lignin-based hard carbon produced with renewable wood from Nordic forests. Stora Enso is capable to produce lignin, a plant-derived polymer found in the cell walls of dry-land plants. Trees are composed of 20–30% of...
