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Empa and the SeNSE project, from raw material to the battery

The four-year EU project with an overall budget of more than 10 million euro was initiated and led by researchers from Empa’s Materials for Energy Conversion laboratory. One of the main objectives of the project was to scale up the new materials and technologies so that they can be brought to market...

Scania to acquire Northvolt’s industrial battery pack division

Swedish EV battery maker Northvolt has sold its industrial battery pack division to long-term partner Scania. Indeed, Scania has been cooperating with Northvolt for quite a long time, with Scania people recently helping out Northvolt by spending time at the Swedish production plant.
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CALB to start construction of battery factory in Portugal

According to CALB, the factory will create 1,800 direct jobs. Portugal has some of the world’s largest reserves of lithium, a key ingredient in the batteries that power electric cars: an estimated 60,000 tonnes, according to the US Geological Survey.

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Dellorto two-track strategy

The two-track strategy allows the Dellorto group to extend and customise its expertise in EGR, throttle bodies, power units, BMS and batteries from motorbikes to off-highway applications with long-life requirements

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BorgWarner now has an onboard battery charger (OBC)

BorgWarner recently introduces its Onboard Battery Charger (OBC), making its family of technologies for plug-in hybrid and pure-electric vehicles even larger. This technology uses new silicon carbide technology and focuses on power density, power conversion efficiency and safety compliance. Ready to...

Powertrain electrification isn’t the only way

Recently, a lot of attention went to the full electrification of commercial vehicles. It’s quite a dramatic shift in a very mature, conservative global market. However, this isn’t the only way of reducing emissions. The problem of idling can be solved with electrification Idling is a source of...

EST and MAN for the Wider 165

Est Floattech took care of the batteries Green Orca batteries were designed by Est Floattech for naval use and are born around the lithium polymer cells Nmc (Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide) of the Korean Kokam. The cells are assembled with particular care and, compared to the prismatic or cylindrical...

Ascomac and a “pro emissions reduction” Seatec

Ascomac Unimot (Italian Federation of Trade in Industrial Machinery) and Seatec, the exhibition of technology, components, design and subcontracting applied to yachting, look such as an inseparable pair. Seatec is the right stage for the representation of zero-impact shipbuilding and pollution reduc...

MTU Onsite Energy adds solutions for mines

MTU now offers sustainable energy supply also for mines Rolls-Royce recently decided to expand its offer of energy systems focusing in particular on providing new microgrid solutions for mines. This means that mine operators will be able to rely on sustainable energy supply. An energy that is availa...

Webasto and the future of mobility

Holger Engelmann, Chairman of the Management Board of Webasto, during the automotive supplier’s annual press conference in Munich, explained: «2018 was not a particularly inspiring year, but it was a very important one in terms of strategic decision making for Webasto». Webasto 2018 recap Weba...

Mild Hybrid: the secret weapon of the Koreans

Mild Hybrid: diesel is still at the top in Italy The Mild Hybrid seems to be the next chice. Listening to the automotive world, diesel engines seems to be already in the past and the real future is in the electric. Then, however, if you take a look at the sales statistics of March 2019 […]

Mann+Hummel focused on sustainability and innovation

Mann+Hummel presented its innovation for the industrial business What innovation means for Mann+Hummel: clean air, energy and resource efficiency, less operating costs and predictive maintainance through digital components. This is the aim of the new technologies presented by the filtration speciali...

DC UPS system for DIN rail mounting

DC UPS system for DIN rail mounting with safe LiFePO4 battery technology and maintenance-free Supercaps The modular DC UPS system UPSI from Bicker Elektronik aims to ensure an uninterruptible 12V and 24V DC power supply. Thus the fail-safe availability of process-relevant systems and components. The...

Volvo Penta between China IV and Electromobility

Volvo Penta is ready for China China IV is coming soon. To meet the next step in Chinese legislation for off-road machinery, Volvo Penta has developed an engine range that maximizes productivity while complying with more stringent emissions. Giorgio Paris, Volvo Penta’s head of the industrial ...
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