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Hitachi, ABB Develop Electric Dump Truck Prototype 3 Years in the Making

Hitachi, ABB Develop Electric Dump Truck Prototype 3 Years in the Making

The fully electric dump truck prototype will be field tested before being released commercially.


News Feb 23, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Modular Batteries Convert Diesel Equipment To Electric

Modular Batteries Convert Diesel Equipment To Electric

Moog Construction's system offers cost-effective conversion of diesel-powered heavy equipment into zero-emissions vehicles.


News Feb 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Inside Volvo Penta’s Powerful Engine for Industrial Generators

Inside Volvo Penta’s Powerful Engine for Industrial Generators

With improved power density via dual-stage turbochargers and heavy-duty steel pistons, Volvo Penta’s D17 genset engine supplies reliable backup…


News Feb 05, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
This is Nuts! Caterpillar Debuts Electrical Harvesting

This is Nuts! Caterpillar Debuts Electrical Harvesting

A partnership between Flory Industries and Caterpillar has led to the launch of a lithium-ion battery-driven electric powertrain for nut harvesting.


News Feb 02, 2024 by David Peterson
LG, Northvolt Target Renewable Energy in Manufacturing

LG, Northvolt Target Renewable Energy in Manufacturing

LG and Northvolt are expanding factories to support electric vehicle infrastructure, batteries, and the supply chain.


News Jan 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Securing the Supply of Electrical Steel in EV Motors

Securing the Supply of Electrical Steel in EV Motors

The unprecedented growth in the electric vehicle market has taxed supply chains in surprising ways, including shortages of crucial materials. U.S.…


News Dec 04, 2023 by John Nieman
Tesla Lithium Extraction Facility Opening Mid-2024 in Texas

Tesla Lithium Extraction Facility Opening Mid-2024 in Texas

Tesla’s lithium refinery plant on the Texas Gulf Coast is ahead of schedule and should begin production by mid-2024.


News Nov 03, 2023 by Kevin Clemens
ABB Arc Furnace Circuit Breaker Reduces Maintenance Costs

ABB Arc Furnace Circuit Breaker Reduces Maintenance Costs

After one year of use, the ABB vacuum arc furnace circuit breaker has slashed maintenance and equipment costs for one steel plant in Canada. The…


News Oct 02, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
EV Motor by ZF Eliminates Rare Earth Magnets

EV Motor by ZF Eliminates Rare Earth Magnets

An electric vehicle motor developed by ZF operates without permanent magnets made from rare earth materials.


News Sep 28, 2023 by Kevin Clemens
Eaton Invests More Than $500M in Manufacturing for Grid Modernization

Eaton Invests More Than $500M in Manufacturing for Grid Modernization

Eaton will invest over $500 million in manufacturing capacity for electrical solutions in utility, commercial, healthcare, industrial, and…


News Sep 11, 2023 by Mike Falter
Solar Expanding Its Footprint in North America

Solar Expanding Its Footprint in North America

A Canadian diamond mine and manufacturing expansions in New Mexico and Louisiana are among the projects on the docket. 


News Aug 24, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Wolfspeed Expands SiC Manufacturing Capabilities With Ion Implant System

Wolfspeed Expands SiC Manufacturing Capabilities With Ion Implant System

Axcelis has announced shipment of a  Purion H200 SiC ion implant system to Wolfspeed to support expanded production of power semiconductor…


News Aug 13, 2023 by Mike Falter
Tata Group Building UK EV Battery Gigafactory

Tata Group Building UK EV Battery Gigafactory

After months of negotiations, the owner of Jaguar Land Rover has officially announced plans to build a battery plant in England, allowing Britain…


News Aug 07, 2023 by Claire Turvill
ABB Turns to Uninterruptible Power Supplies to Address Grid Supply Challenges

ABB Turns to Uninterruptible Power Supplies to Address Grid Supply Challenges

Taking an innovation from the data center and applying it to the road, ABB hopes to enable the future of EV charging.


News Jul 24, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Intel To Help Address Data Center Cooling

Intel To Help Address Data Center Cooling

The U.S. government is on a mission to solve the problem of data center cooling and has chosen Intel to help address the issue.


News Jun 20, 2023 by Jake Hertz
$1B Enel Solar PV Manufacturing Factory Coming to Oklahoma

$1B Enel Solar PV Manufacturing Factory Coming to Oklahoma

Enel North America selected Oklahoma for a 3-gigawatt solar cell and panel manufacturing plant—one of only a handful of high-volume projects in…


News Jun 02, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
SiC Tech Enables High-Frequency Battery Charging for Material Handling Equipment

SiC Tech Enables High-Frequency Battery Charging for Material Handling Equipment

Navitas Semiconductor has announced that Exide Technologies will use Navitas GeneSiC MOSFETs and Schottky diodes in its next-generation battery…


News May 28, 2023 by Mike Falter
PCIM Preview: Power Electronics Companies to Present Latest Tech in Germany

PCIM Preview: Power Electronics Companies to Present Latest Tech in Germany

Leading power electronics players will showcase new and staple products at this year’s PCIM Europe exhibition in Germany. 


News May 05, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Nevada Lithium Mine Moves Ahead After Legal Challenge

Nevada Lithium Mine Moves Ahead After Legal Challenge

A mining project with the United States’ largest known lithium deposit recently commenced construction after a federal judge blocked a legal…


News Mar 26, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Infineon to Acquire GaN Systems to Accelerate High Power, GaN Roadmap

Infineon to Acquire GaN Systems to Accelerate High Power, GaN Roadmap

With the acquisition of GaN Systems, Infineon will broaden its existing power portfolio and pick up the pace of development of its internal gallium…


News Mar 17, 2023 by Mike Falter