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The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) could surge in 2024, with one in five new car sales being electric. Despite perceptions of a slowdown in the industry globally, the demand for EVs is strong. EV manufacturers, including Tesla, are expected to file updates…

Netherlands-based maritime battery manufacturer EST-Floattech has been selected to provide the battery systems for the electric-landing utility vessel (E-LUV) that will be built by UK shipyard Coastal Workboats in Stornoway. This project also includes the development of a shore-based power supply system (SPSS). The funding for this project comes from…

ReElement Technologies, a producer of rare earth elements and critical battery metals, has joined forces with EDP Renewables North America, a renewable energy supplier, to recycle rare earth materials for wind turbines and electric vehicle (EV) motors. The partnership is focused on establishing a circular supply chain for renewable energy…

Panasonic Energy has entered into a binding term sheet with IndianOil, a state-owned oil production company based in New Delhi, to potentially establish a joint venture for the manufacturing of cylindrical lithium-ion batteries in India. The collaboration aims to tap into the expected growth in battery demand in the country…

High-voltage and insulation resistance testing is a crucial aspect in ensuring the safety and reliability of electrical systems, especially in electric vehicles (EVs) and charging points. High-isolation reed relays are commonly used in test equipment for measuring high voltages and verifying the integrity of electrical insulation. These relays provide reliable…

Toray Industries, a Japanese performance chemical manufacturer, has developed a new ion-conductive polymer membrane that boasts 10 times the ion conductivity of its previous iterations. This advancement in technology is achieved through hopping conduction, which allows lithium ions to move between interacting sites within the polymer membrane by jumping across…

Lyten, a supermaterials application company, has successfully developed an automated battery production line that consistently exceeds 90% yield, proving the feasibility of manufacturing lithium-sulfur batteries using a sulfur cathode and lithium metal anode. The company converted its lithium-ion equipment to produce lithium-sulfur batteries in its pilot facility within six weeks.…

Sepion Technologies, a US-based company specializing in nanoengineered separator coatings and liquid electrolytes for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, has recently obtained UN/DOT 38.3 safety certification for its lithium-metal pouch cells. This certification is crucial for manufacturers and suppliers involved in the transportation and distribution of lithium batteries by air, sea,…

The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore, an electric vehicle (EV) coupe, is set to receive a convertible sibling called the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore. This new model is expected to create a niche market for luxury electric convertibles in the U.S. when it arrives as a 2025 model in the fourth quarter. Priced…

The electric vehicle (EV) world is experiencing continuous innovation, with advancements in regenerative braking, battery technology, and shared and connected transport systems. One notable development is the deployment of wireless charging technology on pavements, also known as electrified roads or inductive charging. A new quarter-mile stretch of 14th Street in…