Comau, a Stellantis company, has implemented a high-performance turnkey solution to automate manufacturing of NIO’s next-generation electric drive systems. The multi-faceted project also ensures fast and reliable co-line production for the electric vehicle manufacturer’s third-gen induction and permanent magnet motors, both of which are integral parts of its proprietary electric... Read more →

VARD, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, has ordered 4 × MAN 12V175D-MEM GenSets in connection with the building of a new purpose-built, cable-laying vessel (CLV) for NCT Offshore, the Danish subsea specialist. The GenSets will form part of the vessel’s diesel-electric DP2 propulsion system,... Read more →

Following the successful completion of the design phase of the FLyCLEEN (fuel cell embedded engine) project (earlier post), ARPA-E’s REEACH program has awarded GE Aerospace Research $4.5 million in Phase 2 funding to take the next step of building and demonstrating a 25kW power generation subsystem integrating solid oxide fuel... Read more →

Archer Aviation, a developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, entered into an agreement with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) pursuant to which the parties intend to work together to make Abu Dhabi Archer’s first international launch partner, with plans to commence air taxi operations in Abu... Read more →

Honda Aircraft Company revealed “HondaJet Echelon” as the official name of its new light jet at 2023 National Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). A mockup of the HondaJet Echelon will stand alongside the HondaJet Elite II at 2023 NBAA-BACE from 17-19 Oct, marking the first time Honda Aircraft Company... Read more →

Solid electrolytes with high lithium-ion conductivity can be designed for millimeter-thick battery electrodes by increasing the complexity of their composite superionic crystals, report researchers from Tokyo Tech. This new design rule enables the synthesis of high-entropy active materials while preserving their superionic conduction. As the world transitions towards a greener... Read more →

In 2012, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted the Advanced Clean Cars I (ACC I) regulations. These regulations include the LEV III regulation for criteria pollutants (LEV III Criteria), GHG (LEV III GHG) emissions, and the ZEV regulation and combine the control of smog-causing (criteria) pollutants and GHG emissions... Read more →

The BMW Group is accelerating its ramp-up of e-mobility and increasingly relying on regional supply chains, in line with the principle “local for local”. The company aims to source components such as battery cells close to vehicle production and gradually localise the supply chain for primary materials. Belgium-based Umicore has... Read more →

In 2022, motorized vehicles were the top commodity shipped by rail in terms of value at $125.6 billion—nearly three times higher than the nearest category—according to data gathered by the Department of Transportation and presented by the US Department of Energy (DOE). Value of Commodities Moved By Rail, 2022 Data... Read more →

Emissions associated with mining operations in Africa’s Copperbelt can be quantified from space, according to new research led by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). The new open-access study is published in Geophysical Research Letters, and shows for the first time that satellite monitoring can provide valuable information on... Read more →

Bekaert and Toshiba Corporation’s energy arm, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba ESS) have agreed to study the possibility of a global partnership to jointly develop the production and sales of MEAs (Membrane Electrode Assembly) for electrolyzers. Bekaert has a leading market position in Porous Transport Layers (PTL) (sometimes... Read more →

DENSO and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation will invest an aggregate $1 billion in Coherent Corp.’s silicon carbide business. Under the terms of the transaction, DENSO and Mitsubishi Electric will each invest $500 million in exchange for a 12.5% non-controlling ownership interest in the business, with Coherent owning the remaining 75%. As... Read more →

In July 2023, high-nickel cathode chemistries (including NCM 6-9 series, NCA and NCMA) captured 47% of the passenger EV market by MWh deployed onto roads, up from 45% the same month the year prior according to the Adamas Intelligence EV Battery Capacity and Battery Metals Tracker. Low-nickel alternatives, including NCM... Read more →

MINI is introducing the new MINI Cooper SE EV, in the fifth model generation of the MINI three-door. With 160 kW/218 hp and a maximum torque of 330 N·m, the MINI Cooper SE sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. The high-voltage battery with 54.2 kWh energy content... Read more →

Researchers in Japan have used an iridium-immobilized catalyst based on polyethyleneimine (PEI) for hydrogen production via formic acid (CH₂O₂) dehydrogenation (FADH). Their paper appears in the journal ChemSusChem. The iridium complex and its ligand cross-linked with PEI for the catalyst; the iridium content could be easily varied in the range... Read more →

The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $16 million in funding for projects focused on advancing innovative fusion technology and collaborative research on small-scale experiments and on the DIII-D National Fusion Facility, an Office of Science scientific user facility. The projects will be executed under 16 awards at 13... Read more →

Qatar Airways is now the largest airline to collaborate with SpaceX’s Starlink and in the future, will roll out a complimentary high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity experience onboard specific aircraft and routes. Once the service is active, passengers will be able to enjoy ultra-fast Wi-Fi speeds of up to 350 Megabits... Read more →

A new working paper from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) finds that newer Tier II engines have significantly higher NOx emission rates than older Tier I engines. Moreover, there was no statistical difference in NOx emission rates between unregulated Tier 0 engines and Tier II engines. Boxplot showing... Read more →

Vingroup’s Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong will donate 99.8 % of VinES Energy Solutions Joint Stock Company’s shares to VinFast. The merger is designed to enhance VinFast’s self-sufficiency in battery technology and its production chain, while increasing its competitive edge in the ever-growing electric vehicle market. Following the donation, VinES will... Read more →

Vietnam’s Green and Smart Mobility JSC. (GSM) has imported 150 VinFast electric cars into the Lao market in preparation to launch its electric taxi service under the brand Green SM. Green SM plans to introduce electric taxi services in Laos with 1,000 VF 5 Plus and VF e34 electric cars... Read more →

South Africa-based Sibanye-Stillwater approved the commencement of the second phase of its Keliber lithium project which includes the construction of the concentrator and the development of the Syväjärvi open pit mine in Päiväneva in Finland. (Earlier post.) Delivery of ore from the Syväjärvi open pit mine will be timed to... Read more →

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $7 billion to launch seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) across the nation and accelerate the commercial-scale deployment of low-cost, clean hydrogen. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the seven H2Hubs will kickstart a national network of clean hydrogen producers, consumers, and connective... Read more →

EVgo, one of the US’ largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles, has been selected for more than $12.7 million in preliminary awards from a variety of funding sources across California, Colorado, and Pennsylvania, including utilities, air districts, state energy offices, and state departments of transportation via the National... Read more →

Market research firm IDTechEx suggests that the adoption of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for electric trucks (earlier post) can potentially reduce the need for hydrogen fuel cell trucks. The MCS, a fast-charging system for large battery electric vehicles, is capable of charging at a maximum rate of 3.75 megawatts... Read more →

Lhyfe is starting the construction of a hydrogen production plant in the city of Schwäbisch Gmünd in Germany. This plant, which will be the largest green hydrogen plant in Baden-Württemberg, will be the first to supply hydrogen directly to an industrial park. It is also the first in a network... Read more →

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has unveiled its modular HGV platform that provides a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain with medium- and high-power e-axles, up to three hydrogen tanks and two power outputs. The modular platform is built on a fixed wheelbase, which means the vehicle’s footprint does not change, irrespective of... Read more →

CMB.TECH and DBR are partnering to develop the first dual fuel hydrogen gensets for marine applications. DBR brings its expertise in reliable energy solutions for marine and offshore applications, and CMB.TECH focuses specifically on designing and building large marine and industrial applications that run on hydrogen or green ammonia. In... Read more →

MAN Energy Solutions has announced a partnership with industry leaders and research institutes that will develop engine concepts for hydrogen-fueled, medium-speed engines in the maritime sector. Dubbed ‘HydroPoLEn’, the project is supported and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). It aims to transform... Read more →

Kia unveiled three new small- to medium-sized electric models at the brand’s annual Kia EV Day in Korea. During the event, the brand presented its vision of ‘EVs for all’ and strategy to expand its EV model line-up significantly and rapidly. Having successfully established itself as an electric vehicle brand... Read more →

Honda Motor and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) will begin discussions toward the creation of new businesses with an aim of leveraging the strengths of both companies to build sustainable business models in light of anticipated growth in the electric vehicle (EV) market. The two companies will explore the possibility of new... Read more →