Energy

Amprius claims to have highest energy density battery cells

David Sickels is the Editor of The Buzz. He has a history of working in the media, marketing and automotive industries in both print and online.

Published: March 10, 2022

Amprius Technologies, Inc. has announced the shipment of the first commercially available 450 Wh/kg, 1150 Wh/L lithium-ion battery cells to a company creating a new generation of High-Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS). Amprius Technologies says its high-energy density battery cells have enabled capabilities in long endurance, communications and high-resolution imaging to cutting-edge stratospheric platforms since 2018.

To support surging demand, Amprius Technologies says it has embarked on constructing its first high-volume manufacturing facility located in the United States. A mass production site will be selected in the first quarter of 2022.

Phoenix Motor, InductEV partner on wireless charging solution for commercial vehicles

This partnership will provide Phoenix’s customers with the option to select wireless inductive charging for use in duty cycles and recurring routes.

By Christian Hinton

Published: April 6, 2024

Phoenix Motor, a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and electrification solutions provider for medium-duty vehicles, introduced an integration agreement with InductEV. The new partnership will develop software, hardware, cooling and electrical systems integration of InductEV’s wireless charging pads with Phoenix’s zero-emission drive systems. This partnership will provide Phoenix’s customers with the option to select wireless inductive charging for use in duty cycles and recurring routes.