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The 18th Battery Experts Forum, Europe's largest networking platform for the global battery community, taking place November 7th – 9th, 2023, has released its conference program. Sustainable Truck&Van is media partner of the international event.

In this role, Volker Ritzert replaces his predecessor Sven Bauer, who will in the future focus on steering the global fortunes of the entire corporate group as Group CEO.

In this role, Wolfgang Kolb replaces the previous CSO Frank Baumann. Frank Baumann will ascend to the role of BMZ Holding GmbH’s Group CSO and assume responsibility for the global sales apparatus within the rapidly growing group of companies.

German lithium-ion battery manufacturer BMZ announced the enlargement of its production in Karlstein am Main, Germany, due to "a significant rise in their UK business", as reported in an official note.

The two companies aim to manufacture lithium-ion based batteries for several electric vehicles, including electric trucks, buses, light commercial vehicles, agricultural machines, as well as electric construction equipment.

The measurement data, reports and simulation models that Batemo creates and sells are essential for the work of development departments in battery manufacturing. BMZ now also offers its customers sophisticated simulation models by adding Batemo software products to its product range.

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Milence, the joint venture shared by Volvo, Daimler Truck and Traton, aims to deploy at least 1,700 hi-speed charging points by 2027 along the main European freight corridors. The very first hubs are being opened, but there's still a lot of work to do. And no time to lose.

The e-truck manufacturer is preparing for a sustainable comeback in selected European markets (UK, France, Germany, Scandinavia) under new ownership, relying on a simplified and more capital efficient business model. The new company, Volta Commercial Vehicles Ltd, is registered in the UK and re-laun...

The first issue of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine 2024 will be released in April through our website and social media channels and distributed from May 20 to 23 at ACT Expo, Las Vegas. The second issue will be out in September and distributed at IAA Transportation, Hannover.

ACT Expo is probably the most awaited sustainable transportation event in North America. Lawren Markle, director of media relations at GNA, a TRC Company, the organizers of the U.S.-based exhibition to be held in Las Vegas from 20 to 23 May, helps us understand the secret behind the success of this ...

In this role, Volker Ritzert replaces his predecessor Sven Bauer, who will in the future focus on steering the global fortunes of the entire corporate group as Group CEO.

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Battery Experts Forum 2023 is getting closer. Here’s what’s going to happen in Darmstadt

BMZ Germany welcomes Volker Ritzert as new CEO, effective August 1st

Wolfgang Kolb is the new Chief Security Officer of BMZ Germany

German lithium-ion battery manufacturer BMZ enlarges production capacity

BMZ and CALB join forces to produce innovative lithium-ion batteries for EVs (trucks included)

Batteries, BMZ and Batemo to become partners on TerraE round cell distribution

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Exclusive interview with Anja van Niersen (Milence CEO): “I’m very confident we can meet our targets”

Volta Trucks is back. CEO Essa Al-Saleh gives updates about the company’s plans for 2024

Two is better than one. The issues of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine to be released in 2024

Towards ACT Expo 2024, getting “bigger than ever”. Our interview with Lawren Markle

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