CATL and BASF, among others
BASF and CATL have signed a framework agreement for cathode active materials. CATL also signed an agreement concerning a US$6 Billion Battery Integration Project in Indonesia
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Manitou believes in ion-lith batteries
The joint venture between Manitou and Hangcha to produce lithium batteries will be based in Le Mans, France
BorgWarner at bauma 25. The essence of more
The state of the art of BorgWarner batteries at bauma 25 reported by Bernd Fritsch, responsible for battery systems strategy, business development and circularity. You will find the full report in the July issue of POWERTRAIN International
Kreisel and John Deere Electronics @ ACT Expo
At ACT Expo 2025 Kreisel exhibited together with John Deere Electronics
Lithium-ion electrode slurries for batteries
A new technology for the production of lithium-ion electrode slurries inducts powders dust-free under vacuum into a liquid stream, thereby enabling dispersion of the powder particles within milliseconds
The price of battery packs rose by 7% in 2022. BloombergNEF outlined reasons and future prospects
It’s presented as “the first ever increase in lithium-ion battery pack prices since BloombergNEF (BNEF) began tracking the market in 2010”. Reasons are needless to mention (“Rising raw material and battery component prices and soaring inflation”). And demand will reach 603GWh in 2022, which is almos...
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AS Labruna called for OEMS, service network and subdealers
AS Labruna summoned OEMs and sudealers from North Africa, the Middle East and the Balkans to its headquarters at the AS Network & Customer Event
Moteurs Baudouin to showcase world’s most powerful 6+ MVA genset at Middle East Energy 2025
In a world premiere at Middle East Energy 2025, Moteurs Baudouin will introduce the highest-rated genset available for critical backup power, unprecedented power rating exceeding 6 MVA.
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
HD Hyundai Infracore from G2 compact engines to DOTY 2025 DX Series
Hyundai G2 and DX. Doosan Infracore’s G2 series made its first DIESEL International cover at bauma 2013. Twelve years after, at bauma 2025, DIESEL has since become POWERTRAIN and Doosan has become HD Hyundai Infracore.
The DX series, crowned DotY 2025, marks a new milestone. But what does it have
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Carraro conceived “THE solution”
Carraro has introduced "THE," a transmission available in both hydrostatic and electric versions, to the construction market. And the market response is encouraging
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Comau and Ilika join forces to design manufacturing line for solid-state batteries
Comau, which is part of the Stellantis galaxy, will also conduct a feasibility study of the customer’s Goliath solid state technology process and will design a manufacturing strategy that can be cost-effectively scaled to reach mass production levels.
Acquisition completed. Akasol is now part of BorgWarner group
By taking over Akasol, BorgWarner has the target of increasing its presence in the e-mobility field and further strengthening its market position for battery systems. As a matter of fact, the US-based group is a primary player in the production of drivetrain components for the automotive industry.
Volvo Penta and ZEM Energy. The awareness of the Scandinavian Countries
Volvo Penta is expanding its capabilities, experience, and range by becoming the majority shareholder of Norwegian marine battery and electric driveline solutions supplier ZEM AS
Interact Analysis ranked the top suppliers for EV powertrains
The consulting specialists from Interact Analysis have recently published a study reporting the top suppliers for EV powertrains, particularly focused on the truck & bus sector. The report highlighted some relevant trends in a crucial sector.
Rolls Royce Power Systems batteries
Rolls Royce Power Systems and batteries, a combination that is being consolidated. Two examples from Europe, specifically in Germany and in Norway
BorgWarner will acquire Akasol. A further step into electrification
The US company BorgWarner is about to take over the German battery system manufacturer Akasol. The two companies have recently announced the signing of «a Business Combination Agreement to enter into a strategic partnership and BorgWarner will launch a voluntary public takeover offer». Talking about...
China and investments on batteries in the future of Scania
Scania will soon establish industrial operations in China. We are talking about a wholly-owned truck production facility in Rugao, Jiangsu Province, 150 km northwest of Shanghai. Series production is scheduled to start in early 2022. Talking of Scania, here’s a refresh about the iconic V8 engine. «O...
AGM auxiliary batteries, Fiamm provides a new OEM supply for hybrid applications
AGM (Absorbent Glass Material) auxiliary batteries for start&stop systems have been part of the Italian company’s product range for quite a long time. In particular, since 2010, Fiamm has produced eight million units at the Chinese facility in Wuhan as well as in Italy, in the city of Avezzano. ...
FPT Industrial joins battery research project SeNSE
Officially launched last February, the European battery research project SeNSE aims at boosting research about the next generation of lithium-ion batteries. Together with five other industrial companies and five research institutes, FPT Industrial has become part of the project, showing the growing ...
A growing trend for electric bus market in Europe
In 2019, the European electric bus market set a new record tripling the figures of 2018. Nearly 12 per cent of city buses registered in 2019 were battery-electric. But things are going to get even deeper, very soon: Interact Analysis forecasts that «approximately 40% of new city buses registered in ...
