Topic: Batteries

Belgium experts call for a “battery health certificate” for used EVs

A used battery's state should be clearElectric vehicle batteries need to undergo reliable standard tests before these cars are sold in the used market, say industry experts including the Belgium vehicle federation, Traxio. Calls have also gone out for a “battery...Read more

30-12-2023|Comment|author: Peter van Noppen

EU Commission offers battery makers 3 billion euros in subsidies

Boost for EV battery industryBattery makers in the EU are being offered 3 billion euros in subsidies by the European Commission to catch up with China by jump-starting the electric vehicle industry.Read more

06-12-2023|Comment|author: Peter van Noppen

ICPT and Solaris extend battery supply contract

CollaborationPoland’s battery system manufacturer, Impact Clean Power Technology, will continue to supply Solaris with bus batteries. The Polish bus maker and ICPT have agreed to extend the contract to 2024 throughout 2027.Read more

23-11-2023|Comment|author: Peter van Noppen

Stellantis and China’s CATL in talks over European battery plant

Closer ties with ChinaStellantis and China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) are set to work together to supply lower-cost lithium-iron-phosphate batteries for electric vehicles in Europe and will weigh a deeper partnership.Read more

21-11-2023|Comment|author: Peter van Noppen

Pod Point to expand into battery energy storage systems and flexibility services

Exploring home storage batteriesCharge point operator Pod Point is branching into battery energy storage systems and flexibility services with a raft of new deals.Read more

21-11-2023|Comment|author: Peter van Noppen

Mahle opens test and development centre for batteries in Germany

Research & developmentMAHLE Powertrain, the specialist engineering services provider, has opened a new state-of-the-art battery development center in Stuttgart, Germany. The new facility in complements a vehicle and battery development centre Mahle opened last year in Northampton,...Read more

07-11-2023|Comment|author: Peter van Noppen