Beam Global, Volvo CE partner on off-grid EV charging systems
Beam Global is partnering with Volvo Construction Equipment to allow Volvo CE’s 245 North American dealer locations to bundle Beam EV ARC off-grid charging systems with a purchase of Volvo electric equipment. The companies say this joint offering enables construction sites to rapidly deploy EV charging without the requirement for electrical work, utility grid connections
Worldwide off-highway EV industry expected to reach $42.7B by 2030
A recent report from Research and Markets shows the global off-highway electric vehicle market size is expected to reach $42.70 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 31.7% during the forecast period. The report indicates that stringent emission regulations by government agencies, such as emission standards for Greenhouse Gas emissions by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and
Tritium, EVCS to deploy 300 new EV fast chargers
Tritium DCFC Limited is partnering with EVCS to deploy 300 new chargers across California, Oregon, and Washington. The order consists of 300 50 kW Tritium RTM fast chargers, making the total Tritium DC fast charger contribution to the EVCS network over 800. In November 2021, Tritium and EVCS announced an agreement to add over 500 DC fast chargers
Mullen opens California EV development center
Mullen Automotive, Inc. is opening a new automotive development center in Irvine, California. Currently, Mullens says it is planned that the Irvine automotive development center will be home to the engineering design and development, styling, program management, marketing and finance teams, whereas battery, powertrain, thermal, and infotainment teams will be located at the high-voltage facility
Everrati Advanced Technologies to provide B2B consulting
Everrati Automotive Limited has launched a new division that will provide commercial B2B clients with a consultation on a suite of electrification solutions for commercial clients, from initial concept, analysis services and feasibility study to complete turnkey EV powertrain provision, using Everrati automotive EV propulsion system platforms as a starting point. In addition, EAT will
Blue hydrogen not a low-cost solution to high gas prices
Blue hydrogen (hydrogen produced from natural gas and supported by carbon capture and storage) is not a low-cost solution in the ongoing gas price crisis, with the projected cost of production now 36% higher than the UK government estimated in 2021, a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) finds.
Nikola announces three California hydrogen stations
Nikola Corporation says three of its California hydrogen stations will scale up its long-term hydrogen distribution solutions. Nikola says its integrated energy and zero-emissions truck portfolio will be underpinned by developing hydrogen supply and refueling infrastructure. The three California refueling stations and logistics infrastructure will be located in the cities of Colton, Ontario and a location servicing the Port of Long Beach. To further
Solar-powered tower makes carbon-neutral jet fuel
Researchers have designed a fuel production system that uses water, carbon dioxide (CO2), and sunlight to produce aviation fuel. They have implemented the system in the field, and the design, published July 20 in the journal Joule, could help the aviation industry become carbon neutral. The aviation sector is responsible for about 5% of global anthropogenic
For the first time, a gas turbine is powered by pure hydrogen
Researchers at the University of Stavanger (UiS) say they have managed to run a gas turbine on 100% hydrogen. UiS operates a micro gas plant in southwest Norway. The gas turbine produces both heat and electricity. It also supplies hot water for heating the laboratory buildings in the immediate area. In addition, surplus energy is
Independent aftermarket boosted by out-of-warranty Teslas
Tesla‘s shift toward a vertically integrated sales and service model creates the need for traditional partnerships with third-party franchised dealers for vehicle repairs, finds Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis growth opportunities in Tesla’s global aftersales strategy. Frost & Sullivan say this leads the company to ramp up its mobile service fleet and collaborate with independent aftermarket repair
Hyzon working to decarbonize oil, gas field operations
Hyzon Motors says it is teaming up with Schlumberger Limited to reduce emissions in upstream oil & gas operations with power generated by its heavy-duty fuel cell systems. Hyzon announced a joint development agreement (JDA) with Schlumberger, a provider of technology to the global energy industry. Under the JDA, Hyzon says it will utilize its
Stora Enso, Northvolt to develop wood-based batteries
Stora Enso and Northvolt have entered into a joint development agreement to create a sustainable battery featuring anode produced using lignin-based hard carbon produced from Nordic forest wood. The companies say the aim is to develop the world’s first industrialized battery featuring anode sourced entirely from European raw materials, lowering both the carbon footprint and
