Norwegian electric delivery van manufacturer Paxster has opened a new factory in Sarpsborg. The new factory, which cost about 55 million kroner (approx. 4,780,000 euros) is planned to boost production by 2,250 vehicles per year. Norway’s only electric vehicle manufacturer Paxster has opened a new factory in Sarpsborg, which

Dirt Cheap Batteries Enable Megawatt-Scale Charging Without Big Grid Upgrades Right Away The advent of affordable battery technology is reshaping the landscape of energy storage and charging infrastructure. As the demand for electricity continues to surge—from electric vehicles (EVs) to renewable energy sources—the need for efficient, scalable solutions has never

Introduction In an age where digital transformation is at the forefront of every industry, data centers are the backbone of the global economy. They house critical information, manage enterprise applications, and enable cloud computing. As the demand for uninterrupted power rises, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) battery solutions are becoming essential

  As the new head of the Citroën brand, Chardon will report to Jean-Philippe Imparato, Chief Operating Officer of Stellantis for the Enlarged Europe region. A radical change of direction at Citroën appears unlikely, with Stellantis stating that Chardon is expected to continue “the development of the brand by building

Flexbase Group has broken ground on an 800 MW/1.6 GWh redox flow battery project in Laufenburg, Switzerland, in what could become one of Europe’s largest flow storage systems. The multi-use site will integrate utility-scale storage, an AI data center, and district heating. May 23, 2025 Sandra Enkhardt From ESS News

Engie, a Houston-based energy company, is developing a 300-megawatt Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Fannin County, Texas. This facility aims to store excess energy and release it during peak demand, enhancing grid reliability. However, local residents have raised significant safety concerns regarding the project. Community Concerns At a town

Under the auspices of the India Smart Grid Forum, the think tank founded as an umbrella organization over India’s 28 state utilities to provide thought leadership, share leading practices, and bring international insights to India, I’m delivering bi-weekly webinars framed by the Short List of Climate Actions That Will Work. With the

In September 2021, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Waseda University in Tokyo announced the commencement of testing a jointly developed recycling process aimed at efficiently recovering high-purity rare-earth elements (REEs) from electric vehicle (EV) motor magnets. (electrek.co) The Recycling Process The innovative process involves several key steps: Heating and Melting:

In the UK, two electric vehicle manufacturers, academics, and a battery analytics specialist company are collaborating on an electric vehicle battery research program designed to predict battery life span – and they say they’ve succeeded. Battery life span Swindon-based battery analytics specialist Silver Power Systems (SPS), Imperial College London, the

CATL has started battery production at another factory in China. The plant is set to become the Group’s largest production facility in the country. In the first expansion phase alone, which has now been completed, the site in Jining has an annual capacity of 60 GWh. According to CN EV

Ford Motor Company and Nissan have not announced any plans to split a battery factory in Kentucky. As of May 2025, Ford is collaborating with South Korea's SK On to establish the BlueOval SK Battery Park in Glendale, Kentucky. This joint venture aims to produce batteries for Ford and Lincoln

  Hyundai Motor Group is moving to commercialise its automatic charging robot (ACR) for electric vehicles through a strategic collaboration with Incheon International Airport Corporation. The latter will serve as the first public demonstration site for real-world application and user testing. Hyundai will supply the robotics hardware and software, develop smart

Based on the the heat pump-organic rankine cycle, scientists in Portugal have created six different models of Carnot batteries for stationary storage. They investigated 16 different combinations of working fluids and created a multi-objective optimization for the best candidate. May 23, 2025 Lior Kahana Researchers from Portugal’s University of Coimbra

In today's fast-paced digital environment, reliable connectivity is essential for businesses and individuals alike. Telecom backup batteries play a crucial role in ensuring that communication networks remain operational during power outages and other disruptions. Below, we highlight some of the top telecom backup battery providers that are making significant strides

UK Government May Raise 'Luxury Tax' Threshold to Boost Electric Vehicle Sales In a notable shift toward promoting sustainable transportation, the UK government is considering raising the threshold for a 'luxury tax' on electric vehicles (EVs). This initiative aims to encourage the adoption of EVs among consumers and enhance the

A recent online discussion on gravity storage brought the usual suspects out of the woodwork. Proponents of heavy fluid pumped hydro reared their sludgy heads this time. Follow along for why this is a silly idea, as all gravity storage options that aren’t pushing water uphill turn out to be.

In July 2024, Mozambique's Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME) initiated a significant tender for the development of decentralized solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This initiative, funded by a grant from the German government through the KfW Development Bank, is part of the Global Energy

The cost of electric vehicle battery packs has fallen to $132 per kWh – continuing decades of cost improvements. However, it might go up over the next year as increased material prices are catching up to incremental cost improvements.   Price per kWh is the metric used to track the