The recently announced closure of Northvolt’s battery cell production in Skellefteå, Sweden—set to cease by 30 June 2025—has sparked renewed scrutiny over the company’s future projects. Adding to the speculation, the German Der Spiegel reported that one of Northvolt’s German subsidiaries, Northvolt Germany TopCo GmbH, has allegedly initiated restructuring
Chinese battery giant CATL surged 12.55% on its Hong Kong trading debut after raising HKD 35.6 billion ($4.6 billion), marking the world’s largest listing in 2025. The offering drew strong demand from strategic and cornerstone investors, boosting CATL’s market capitalization to HKD 1.34 trillion. May 20, 2025 Vincent Shaw Contemporary
There were a couple of interesting developments in June in regards to electric power. One was that NextEra Energy issued its Investor Conference Report 2022 to its stockholders. Another was a paper from Stanford University, “Low-cost solutions to global warming, air pollution, and energy insecurity for 145 countries,” (LCS study) by
US Trucking Lobby Group Ignores Battery & EV Charging Improvements in Congress The transportation sector is undergoing a significant transformation as electric vehicle (EV) technology gains traction. In the United States, policy changes aim to support this transition, particularly for the trucking industry. However, the primary lobby group representing U.S.
A new Li-ion battery technology developed by the US Army has piqued the interest of Jeff Dahn, Tesla’s main battery research partner. In the latest issue of the journal Nature, the CCDC Army Research Laboratory (ARL), which is an element of the U.S. Army, released a study demonstrating a new
The new application window is set to be open on May between 5PM and 6PM local time – that’s just a one-hour long window to join a virtual waiting room. If potential applicants are in the queue by 6PM, they’ll be selected at random to access a limited number
China Claims Lithium Breakthrough Lowers Costs, EVs to Benefit In a significant advancement for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, researchers in China have announced a breakthrough technology that promises to dramatically reduce lithium extraction and processing costs. This development could reshape the landscape of battery production and accelerate the transition
The UK-based company said its new hybrid solution includes a stand-alone monobloc air-to-water heat pump with a nominal capacity of up to 16 kW and one of its boiler range. The heat pump system uses R32 (difluoromethane) as a refrigerant and has a coefficient of performance of up to 5.1.
What Is Preventing Shipping Concerns From Sailing Through The Deep & Wide Channel Of Hybridization? It’s been a busy few weeks for me, with the Glasgow maritime decarbonization debate for Stena Teknik‘s offsite for Stena’s shipping divisions’ technical leadership, assisting a European green infrastructure investment management firm with its third
Daimler Truck has recently introduced the Remote 3.0 app, a significant advancement in fleet management for its electric trucks. This innovative application offers fleet operators enhanced capabilities to monitor and manage their electric vehicle (EV) fleets efficiently. Key Features of the Remote 3.0 App: Real-Time Monitoring: The app provides live
With the rise and fall of battery-swap company Better Place in 2013, the prospect of mass-scale swappable EV battery packs in the US fell by the wayside. Tesla abandoned the idea a few years later. The big problem (among many) was a lack of common battery standards across multiple automakers.
The charging hub in question will initially have four charging bays set around two 400kW towers. It’s not the biggest hub, but given the speed and power of the chargers – Fastned says 100 miles of range in just five minutes – it’s unlikely that anyone will be waiting that
The transition to renewable energy sources is reshaping the global energy landscape, and solar energy is leading the charge. As solar technology advances, the demand for efficient energy storage solutions has also skyrocketed. In this article, we explore the top solar energy storage battery suppliers that are not only powering
German startup Voltfang is revolutionizing the energy storage industry by offering battery warranties that are independent of the number of charge cycles. This innovative approach challenges the traditional model where warranties are often tied to the number of cycles a battery undergoes, providing a more straightforward and reliable guarantee for
From pv magazine USA If lithium-ion battery fires are near impossible to completely prevent, then containing thermal runaway events is crucial. Battery energy storage system (BESS) supplier Viridi recently hosted a live fire demonstration to show how properly engineered cell modules can prevent flame propagation. “The real problem is not
Last Updated on: 17th November 2023, 05:31 pm A few years ago, when I first got an EV, I figured out pretty quickly how important infrastructure was. I had a first-generation Nissan LEAF, and there were basically no local chargers. This meant that instead of being able to
Photo: sonnen Sonnen has released sonnenCore, a cost-effective, all-in-one home battery solution. Germany-headquartered sonnen, a subsidiary of Shell, is a global market leader in smart residential energy storage and virtual power plants. sonnenCore provides customers with access to reliable emergency backup power, and it switches so fast that you or your
TerraPower Drives EV Batteries for a Second Life Solution As the world increasingly turns to electric vehicles (EVs) in the quest for sustainable transportation, two significant challenges emerge: the environmental impact of battery production and the management of used batteries at the end of their life cycles. In this landscape,
