- OEMs at Advanced Automotive Battery Conference Europe 2025 - BATTERY POWER NEWS | At the 15th international Advanced Automotive Battery Conference Europe held in Mainz, Germany, June 23-26, 2025, we heard from several automotive OEMs in keynotes and additional presentations, discussing very high power batteries for hybrids, which newer chemistries they are focused on, and how these chemistries can be integrated into standard form… more..
- How to Select Batteries Based on Technology, Lifespan, Capacity, and Maintenance to Determine Total Cost of Ownership - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | The onetime purchase price for a flooded lead-acid battery can be as little as half that of advanced technologies. However, many consumers do not account for Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Lifetime costs of flooded batteries—including watering, maintenance, multiple replacement batteries, and employee time—can equal or exceed other advanced battery types.… more..
- Batteries Beyond EVs: Planes, Trains, and Trucking - BATTERY POWER ONLINE | Creating high density battery systems for trucking, rail, planes, and ships presents different challenges than consumer-oriented EVs. At the 2025 International Battery Seminar and Exhibit earlier this year, engineers from Daimler Truck North America, and the Department of Energy shared the most recent developments in high density applications and the race… more..
- Sphere Energy Wins New Product Competition at Advanced Automotive Battery Conference Europe - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Sphere Energy was awarded the Best of Show People’s Choice Award at this week’s Advanced Automotive Battery Conference Europe, in Mainz, Germany. The award honored Sphere Energy’s new product ASC-IP, an isostatic pressure cell for advanced pouch cell testing. more..
- Space Batteries: How SpaceX Designs Batteries for Satellites - BATTERY POWER ONLINE | While EV, grid storage, and consumer electronics may be the most common battery applications in the news, there are some challenging and exciting edge cases. At the 2025 International Battery Seminar and Exhibit earlier this year, SpaceX principal engineer Ray Barsa spoke about the very unique conditions encountered in low earth… more..
- Finalists Announced for Best of Show Awards at Advanced Automotive Battery Conference Europe 2025 - BATTERY POWER ONLINE | Finalists have been named in the first Best of Show People’s Choice Awards competition at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference Europe, June 23-26, in Mainz, Germany. Attendees at the event are invited to identify exceptional innovation in technologies in the battery space, voting on the most impactful new products of the… more..
- Follow the Money: Fusion, Solar, Silicon, and Vanadium Flow - BATTERY POWER ONLINE | Big investments this month for fusion and solar energy—both solar cells and harnessing the sun’s actual light. But we also saw investments for battery swapping networks, vanadium redox flow batteries, and silicon anodes. more..
- The Future is Silicon: Silicon Anode Technology Updates from Florida Battery - BATTERY POWER NEWS | One theme that emerged from the 42nd International Battery Seminar and Exhibit was that silicon anode technology is maturing fast. In the plenary keynotes, Jeff Dahn spoke on silicon-carbon anode materials; Shirley Meng said silicon is actively coming to the market. Amprius took home a Best of Show award for high-energy… more..
Bosch Rexroth introduces dual belt axis for high payload applications
June 26, 2025
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Lohr am Main
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Germany
Linear axis can accommodate two masses weighing up to 385 kg each Can be individually configured as a single axis or as a part of a multi-axis system Suited for applications with high drive torques and short cycle times Bosch Rexroth is expanding its CKR series of compact modules with an innovative dual belt axis for dynamic handling with a total load capacity of up to 770 kg. The new CKR-280 heavy-duty axis combines the functions of two linear axes into one linear system. Two, independently driven carriages in a single frame enable dynamic applications with high drive torques and short …
Durable cylinders for high forces: High-power electromechanical cylinders cover heavy-duty applications with forces up to 250 kN
June 26, 2025
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Lohr am Main
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Germany
High power density and precision for demanding applications Simple engineering and quick commissioning Optional oil bath lubrication for continuous load applications Sensor package displays lubrication recommendation, oil temperature, and more data via IO-Link Whether it’s pressing, forming, riveting, tensioning, positioning or testing, there are numerous processes in which linear movements with high forces must be performed precisely and energy-efficiently. As such, Bosch Rexroth is expanding the electromechanical cylinders in the EMC-HP high-power series to include sizes 190 and 220. These sizes can be implemented in heavy-duty applications with high axial forces of up to 250 kN in a precise and …
North East transport firm powers ahead with electric truck trials
June 26, 2025
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Middlesbrough
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United Kingdom
Middlesbrough-based haulage business AV Dawson Transport has undertaken a pilot of a fully electric Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) as part of its net zero plans. Working in partnership with leading e-fleet solutions provider VEV, the transport firm put the 42-tonne, fully electric HGV to the test across a variety of routes to its customers’ sites. The truck completed over 1,800 miles over 42 journeys, delivering a reduction in emissions of 2.3 tonnes from a single vehicle in just 10 days. The pilot, delivered as part of VEV’s managed trial service, offers a glimpse into a future of more sustainable logistics, …
Nuvvon Reports a Major Breakthrough in Solid-State Battery Scalability
June 20, 2025
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Parsippany
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New Jersey
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United States
Nuvvon, a leader in next-generation energy storage, is excited to report a major breakthrough in solid-state battery scalability. Nuvvon will be releasing their first samples this Fall of 1Ah and 5Ah solid-state rechargeable lithium-ion pouch cells. “This is a real breakthrough moment for Nuvvon,” notes Jonathan Lex, Chief Operating Officer of Nuvvon Inc. “While we’ve always maintained that our technology is inherently scalable and compatible with existing lithium-ion manufacturing infrastructure, we focused first on advancing our materials science. Now, we have validated our approach by successfully producing larger format cells, paving the way for faster commercialization.” The scaling from 72mAh …
Aalberts IPS Highlights “Apollo”® Top Entry Valve and Actuation Line for Power Generation Applications
June 11, 2025
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Charlotte
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NC
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United States
Aalberts integrated piping systems (IPS), a global leader in advanced integrated piping systems for the distribution and control of liquids and gasses, highlights its “Apollo”® top entry valve and actuation product line, engineered to meet the highest demands of performance, safety, and ease of maintenance in power generation applications. These products are ideal for isolating steam in high-pressure boiler systems, as well as for handling cooling water and condensate. They are also well-suited for turbine inlet and drain line shut-off applications, and feature emergency shut-off valves to enhance process safety. With its simplified in-line service capability, the valve allows maintenance …
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