In Toulouse it will carry out R&D on its so-called ‘SuperBattery’, a high-power battery which “bridges the gap between supercapacitors and batteries”, offering high capacity and energy intensity, faster charging and expanded charge and discharge cycles.

Proterra batteries will continue to be supplied to two vehicle ranges built by DTNA brands: the ‘Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley’ school bus by Thomas Built Buses; and the ‘MT50e’ chassis by Freightliner Custom Chassis.

DTNA announced it has rolled out its “circular economy approach” to battery recycling, remanufacturing and repurposing of its lithium-ion CV battery packs. As part of its carbon reduction goals, the approach aims to extend the usability of its batteries and reuse rare-earth materials in the production of new products.

The JSW Group of Mumbai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Odisha, to building an integrated Electric Vehicle (EV) and EV battery manufacturing facility in Cuttack, Odisha State.

Webasto’s new traction battery, the ‘Standard Battery Pro 40’, is a compact system measuring 960x687x302 mm and weighing 297 kg.

Phillips says that its patented design is made from monocrystalline silicon, which is thinner and more flexible than glass.

Kel Kearns - veteran of Ford Motor Company - has been appointed as CEO of the joint venture.

Called ‘FFB PreFab’, the 6,450-square-metre building is an initial step towards building an even larger facility, the ‘FFB Fab’, for research into large-scale industrial methods of battery cell production.

The fluorine-free Forrex EVO fire suppression agent acts by creating a resistant foam blanket on top of the catalyst fuelling the fire. This new suppression agent will be rolled out across its entire fire suppression product line in both the highway and off-highway (mining) segments.

The Rizon brand will be offered in four model variants, namely the e16L, e16M, e18L, and the e18M ranging from 7.25T to 8.55T GVW. Importantly, Rizon battery-electric vehicles qualify for Canadian government subsidies through the Medium- and Heavy-duty-Zero-Emission Vehicles” (iMHZEV) program.

Daimler Buses and BMZ are set to co-develop new generation (NMC4) e-bus batteries to be equipped in Daimler Buses. Improvements in cell chemistry, life cycle and energy density should result in longer range and battery longevity.  

CATL unveiled a new long-life commercial vehicle battery pack with a claimed service life of up to 15 years or 1.5 million kilometres. CATL has been cagey about disclosing details, such as the battery chemistry, order numbers and when the product will go into series production but the new product will be used in Yutong’s next-generation electric Commercial Vehicles.