Volvo CE unveils world-first electric articulated haulers

Breaking new ground in electrification, Volvo CE is introducing the powerful new A30 Electric and A40 Electric – the world’s first serial-produced battery-electric articulated haulers of their size class.

As inventor of the world’s first articulated hauler, it is a natural

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Eaton introduces new Truetrac differential for electric vehicles

Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced the launch of a new EV Truetrac® differential, engineered specifically for electric vehicles (EVs), for the Auto Shanghai 2025, held April 23-May 2 in Shanghai, China. The innovative

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Scania extends battery-​electric bus portfolio with three-​axle low-​entry alternative

With a new chassis variant that features the recently launched e-machine and charging options, plus new rear axle options, Scania provides bus operators with a compelling alternative for electrifying transport operations beyond purely

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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies offers ew sealing material for safe battery cells

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies offers an optimized sealing material for e-mobility applications as an alternative to PFAS-containing thermoplastic and FKM seals. This new material series is processed by injection molding, delivers superior sealing performance, ensures battery life and meets increasingly stringent environmental regulations.

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ABS & SCAG to power next-gen commercial mowers with intelligent lithium-ion technology

American Battery Solutions have announced a strategic partnership with SCAG Power Equipment, a division of Wisconsin-based Metalcraft of Mayville Inc., to provide cutting

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Eddicy introduces high-performance C803 contactor for next-gen e-mobility

Schaltbau, a global leader in advanced DC technology, is proud to announce the newest addition to its Eddicy portfolio, the C803 contactor, specifically designed for e-mobility applications. This bidirectional contactor sets a new benchmark in performance, robustness, and efficiency for commercial vehicles, off-road equipment, and passenger cars, meeting the rigorous demands of the rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) and industrial vehicle markets.

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Kiepe mining vehicle electrification

Kiepe Electric is advancing the electrification of heavy-duty mining vehicles by leveraging its expertise in traction inverters, regenerative braking, thermal management, and system integration, with an emphasis on efficiency, durability, and seamless integration, writes Peter Donaldson.

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Ricardo develops rare earth and copper free, electric propulsion motor

Ricardo, a global strategic, environmental and engineering consulting company, has designed, developed and tested a prototype electric propulsion module, Alumotor, an innovative rare earth metal free synchronous reluctance motor.

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Having a whale of a time in an offshore vessel

Corvus Energy is to supply a 25 MWh battery system for the world’s first fully-electric offshore sea vessel, writes Nick Flaherty.
The vessel is an electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV) that will be constructed by Armon shipyard in Spain for UK-based shipowner Bibby Marine.
Corvus Energy will supply its Blue Whale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with 25 MWh of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries.

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Emulator charges big trucks and aircraft

Researchers in the US have developed an emulator for a 20 MW charging system for heavy-duty electric trucks and aircraft, writes Nick Flaherty.
In 2024, US companies deployed more than 15,000 medium- and heavy-duty EVs, including battery-electric semi-trucks, passenger buses and delivery vans.

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