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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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...
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...
“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...
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Mercedes-Benz and Factorial Energy will jointly develop solid-state batteries
Factorial Energy has developed breakthrough solid-state batteries that offer up to 50 percent longer range per charge, increased safety, and cost parity with conventional lithium-ion batteries.
Lithium metal for battery cells, Cummins sign agreement with Sion Power Corporation
Under the agreement, Sion Power will engage in a multi-year development program to design and supply large-format lithium metal battery cells for use in Cummins battery packs. The batteries developed by Cummins will be integrated in its electric powertrains for commercial vehicles.
Akasol launches the new AKASystem AKM CYC ultra-high energy battery system
The new AKASystem 9 AKM 150 CYC has the highest energy density available on the market. This makes the system particularly suitable for all-electric long-distance applications such as buses or trucks. It has a rated energy of just under 100 kWh, which can be scaled up as required with different syst...
Li-Cycle and Arrival to cooperate on lithium-ion battery recycling
By utilizing Li-Cycle’s breakthrough, commercial lithium-ion battery recycling technologies, end-of-life batteries from Arrival’s EV fleets in the U.S.A and Europe can be transformed into battery grade material that could be used in the production of new batteries for new Arrival vehicles.
ZF and CATL announce cooperation in e-mobility aftermarket services
Also, speaking of fleet management solutions, ZF currently equips over 200,000 trucks and trailers from multiple fleets across EMEA. Lannutti Group and Groupe Garnier are among the latest major global fleet and logistics leaders to endorse ZF’sadvanced FMS and digitalization capabilities.
Revolt, Northvolt’s recycling program, produces battery cells from fully recycled materials
Following material validation, electrochemical performance testing of cells produced with recycled metals demonstrates performance on par with cells produced with freshly-mined metals. Northvolt now aims to expand its recycling plant capacity to enable recycling of 125,000 tons of batteries per year...
Proterra to provide batteries for up to 10,000 Lightning eMotors commercial vehicles
The expansion builds on Proterra’s previously announced collaboration with Lightning eMotors to power the Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit commercial van using Proterra battery technology. Also, Lightning eMotors has recently announced the successful delivery and deployment of ten all-electric car...
The importance of a European supply chain for semiconductors. Bosch to lead the Transform project
«The aim of the Transform project is to secure a leading role for Europe in new technologies based on silicon carbide», said Jens Fabrowsky, Executive vice-president in the Bosch Automotive Electronics division. Scheduled to run until 2024, the publicly funded project is focusing on five use cases i...
BASF and SVOLT announce partnership on battery development and recycling
Both parties will partner throughout their global operations with regards to cathode active materials (CAM) development, raw materials supply and battery recycling for SVOLT’s battery cells.
Solid-state batteries, StoreDot to open an innovation hub in the United States
The global innovation hub will be located in California and will work alongside StoreDot’s Israel-based R&D headquarters, enabling its XFC automotive battery technologies to be mass produced by 2024.
