Batteries, Capacitors

Northvolt will supply its Voltpack Core lithium-ion battery systems for use in Pon Equipment's Z-line electric excavators.
Northvolt Supplying Battery Systems for Pon Equipment Electric Excavators
Northvolt will provide Pon with its Voltpack Core lithium-ion battery systems which will be integrated into 12- and 25-tonne electric variants of the Z-line excavator.
April 7, 2021
Freudenberg's new Isolation and Containment Chamber allows the company to safely conduct exposure testing on materials that come in contact with aggressive lithium electrolytic solutions.
Freudenberg Expands Material Testing for Batteries
March 18, 2021
The battery-electric mine truck will undergo testing at a Fortescue mine in Western Australia.
Fortescue Partnering with Engineering Firm to Develop Battery-Electric Mine Trucks
March 3, 2021
Proterra batteries will give the Volta Zero a range of 200 km on a single charge.
Proterra Batteries Selected to Power Volta Zero Electric Truck
February 17, 2021
Volvo's first electric compact equipment, the ECR25 and L25.
Volvo Group Creates Business Area to Accelerate Electrification, Extend Battery Life Cycle
January 28, 2021
Concept image of the Komatsu electric excavator to be powered by Proterra batteries.
Proterra Collaborating with Komatsu on Electric Excavator
January 26, 2021
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The EC55 Electric excavator has been delivered for a customer pilot in China.
OEM Industry News Briefs: Volvo CE Delivers Electric Excavator for Customer Pilot
Volvo CE's EC55 Electric excavator will be used for a customer pilot in China, Volta Trucks names a new CEO and more news from the past week you may have missed.
April 14, 2021
Power Systems Research forecasts a 13% rebound for the North American mining equipment market in 2021.
Better Times Ahead for North American Mining Equipment Market
Mining equipment production is forecast to rebound in 2021, and grow 3.8% through 2026.
April 13, 2021
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April 5, 2021
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Design & Engineering Insights: Webasto Tailors Battery Systems to Serve a Variety of Markets
Continued expansion of Webasto's battery development team enables it to provide solutions which best fit customers application needs.
January 20, 2021
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Xerotech Develops Battery Systems for Off-Highway Market
Use of a common platform allows Xerotech to scale battery systems to an OEM’s specific design requirements.
January 19, 2021
Solaris is researching ways to reuse batteries from its electric buses, such as for stationary energy storage.
Companies Research Potential for Battery Recycling
New Flyer and Solaris are the latest OEMs to research ways to recycle or reuse electric vehicle batteries.
January 14, 2021
Graphene hybrids made from metal organic frameworks (MOF) and graphenic acid make an excellent positive electrode for supercapacitors, which thus achieve an energy density similar to that of nickel-metal hydride batteries.
Researchers Develop Graphene Hybrid Material for More Efficient Supercapacitors
The new energy storage device can attain an energy density of up to 73 Wh/kg, roughly equivalent to the energy density of a nickel metal hydride battery.
January 5, 2021
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Delta-Q Says New Battery Technology is Advancing Charging Solutions
Development of new battery systems is helping bring about new charging technology to ensure machine productivity.
January 5, 2021
Kubota's Micro-Hybrid system pairs a battery and electronics with a downsized engine.
Forsee Power Supplying Battery Systems for Kubota Micro-Hybrid Engines
The battery chemistry provides a long lifespan and high-power characteristics which suit hybrid applications.
December 30, 2020
Parker Electronic Controls – Controller Module
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Controller modules deliver rugged and robust outputs for auxiliary functions for off road vehicles. Check out the all new CM2723 today.
April 5, 2021
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Mercedes-Benz to Only Source Battery Cells with Cobalt and Lithium
Sourcing of cobalt and lithium exclusively from certified mines makes Mercedes-Benz AG the first cross-industry mining standard.
November 27, 2020
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Webasto Expands Battery Technology Design Capabilities
Webasto has expanded the team dedicated to its battery development efforts, which adds more engineering capabilities to better serve electric vehicle manufacturers.
November 17, 2020
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Freightliner Electric Trucks Surpass 500,000 Miles in Real-World Use
The Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet includes 30 battery-electric trucks in operation by NFI and Penske Truck Leasing and its customers.
November 16, 2020
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Hexagon Purus Providing Battery Packs, Powertrain Integration for Hino Trucks
Hexagon Purus will provide the battery packs and powertrain integration as part of Hino's Project Z zero-emissions vehicle initiative.
November 10, 2020
Brett Pope, Director of Electric Vehicles, Volvo Trucks North America will be one of the speakers at the event. Pictured is the battery package of the Volvo VNR Electric which will be discussed during his presentation.
Battery Show & EV Tech Digital Days Announce Initial Speaker Lineup
Organizers have announced some of speakers for this year's virtual event which will highlight the latest in battery and electric vehicle technology.
October 1, 2020
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Epiroc Battery-Electric Mining Equipment Completes Field Trial Near Arctic Circle
A Boomer E2 Battery, Scooptram ST14 Battery and Minetruck MT42 Battery have completed field testing in Europe's largest gold mine located in Northern Finland.
September 22, 2020
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New Study Finds Batteries Made From Deep-Sea Rocks can Reduce Carbon Emissions
A peer-reviewed study commissioned by DeepGreen finds making electric vehicle batteries from deep-sea rocks can reduce climate change impacts compared to land-based ores.
September 22, 2020
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New Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G Utilizes Solid-State Batteries
The new electric bus is equipped with solid-state batteries which offer high energy density for increased power and longer life.
September 18, 2020
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Scania Launches Commercial Electric Truck Range
The range includes a fully electric and plug-in hybrid truck which can be customized for various urban transport needs.
September 15, 2020
Batteries used in Volvo Buses will find a second life as energy storage units.
Electric Volvo Bus Batteries Get Second Life
Volvo Buses is partnering with Stena Recycling subsidiary Batteryloop to reuse bus batteries as energy storage units in other applications.
September 15, 2020
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Proterra H Series Battery Packs for Commercial Vehicles
The H Series battery packs can support different vehicle voltages up to 1,200V DC and 6 MWh in size.
September 8, 2020
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Proterra Unveils New Customizable Battery Pack for Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles
The new H Series battery packs were designed to package into standard truck frame rails and increase packaging flexibility.
September 3, 2020
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Navistar Partners with In-Charge Energy for Charging Infrastructure
In-Charge Energy will provide charging infrastructure and consulting services to Navistar and its electric vehicle customers.
August 28, 2020
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Volvo LIGHTS Project Helps Expand Electric Truck Charging Options in North America
Project partner REMA EV Connections has secured UL certification for its Combined Charging System CCS2 connector which expands electric truck charging options for fleets.
August 27, 2020
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Design & Engineering Insights: Delta-Q Discusses Battery Charging and Electrification Trends
Advancements in battery technology are also bringing new requirements for charging systems in heavy-duty equipment.
August 5, 2020
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Flash Battery Opens New Headquarters and Adopts New Corporate Name
The company will now be known as Flash Battery and the new manufacturing facility is five times larger to aid increased production of lithium batteries.
August 4, 2020
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Freightliner Innovation Fleet of Battery Electric Trucks Logs 300,000 Miles
The fleet includes 10 eM2s and 20 eCascadias testing in various applications, including drayage, regional and local delivery, food distribution, and parcel delivery.
July 31, 2020
The Atlas 200 MH accu is used for waste compaction in Stadtreinigung Hamburg (SRH).
Atlas GmbH Launches its First Battery-Powered Rehandling Excavator
The ATLAS 200 MH accu excavator contains four battery modules offering 140 kW of power for all-day operation.
July 23, 2020
The Webasto CV Standard Battery System can be scaled to provide the power necessary for a range of equipment types.
Advancements in Battery Systems are Increasing
Continued developments in battery technology are bringing about higher power capabilities and additional use cases in the heavy equipment industry.
July 21, 2020
Flash Battery Efa France Strategic Partnership
Flash Battery Partnering with Efa France on Batteries, Electrification Solutions
The companies will collaborate on the manufacture of lithium batteries and electrification solutions for industrial vehicle applications.
July 21, 2020
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Ricardo Software 2020.2 Includes Battery Modeling Capabilities
The new 2020.2 release of Ricardo's powertrain design and optimization software includes several new features including those to aid with electric vehicle battery design.
June 22, 2020
The Vanguard battery pack is designed to easily fit within the compact ARGO J8 autonomous unit.
Case Study: Extreme Vehicles Get Extreme Battery Power Solution
A new battery system is developed to meet the needs of an autonomous vehicle operating in harsh military and other off-highway applications.
June 18, 2020
As electric vehicles continue to gain market share, determining what to do with the batteries once past their useful life is coming under greater scrutiny.
End-Of-Life Electric Vehicle Batteries: Recycling or Second-Life?
The latest IDTechEx report evaluates the potential market value of recycling electric vehicle batteries once they are past their useful life.
June 16, 2020