Southwest Research Institute in Texas have announced a new joint industry project to advance fueling technologies for hydrogen-powered heavy-duty vehicles, addressing a critical gap in transportation infrastructure. The four-year initiative, […]
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German automotive parts supplier ZF has signed a deal with a global manufacturer that includes planned volume production of brake-by-wire technology to equip nearly 5 million vehicles with electro-mechanical braking (EMB) over the length of the contract.
Featuring the electro-mechanical brake and by-wire technology on the rear brakes, the project will also include ZF’s integrated brake control (IBC) and traditional front calipers, creating a hybrid braking system of by-wire and hydraulics that offers the manufacturer increased flexibility.
The agreement will also provide steering technology with ZF’s Electric Recirculating Ball Steering Gear (RBSG). EMB, as a key component of the brake-by-wire technology, lays the foundation for the software-defined vehicle that will lead to new functions and features, such as autonomous braking and steering in a crash, according to the company.
ZF’s EMB is at the center of its “dry brake” system, which does not require brake fluid. Brake pressure is therefore not generated by the pressure of fluids in the hydraulic system, but by electric motors. Braking signals from the pedal to the electric motor are also transmitted electronically.
The EMB works with the IBC, a non-vacuum, fully integrated electro-hydraulic system providing high brake performance for automatic emergency braking, full energy recuperation and redundant fallback options up to full automated driving for passenger car and light truck segments.
The hybrid system is created by an electric system on the rear axle and hydraulics at the front, featuring ZF’s Colette-type caliper, which is available for passenger car and light commercial vehicles in single and twin piston designs.
The RBSG is a 48 V electrically powered gear designed to replace current hydraulic applications as an integrated unit that reduces vehicle assembly costs. It allows for ADAS features up to Level 2 as well as improved steering and performance.
“Our goal when combining our steering, braking, dampers and actuators as well as corresponding software businesses into a single division was to create a comprehensive Chassis Solutions product and system offering,” said Peter Holdmann, Board of Management member at ZF and head of Division Chassis Solutions.
Source: ZF
Swedish EV manufacturer Polestar has started US production of the long-range single-motor variant of its Polestar 3 SUV at the plant near Charleston, South Carolina, that it shares with Volvo.
The model has a certified WLTP range of up to 438 miles and a certified EPA range of up to 350 miles. It uses the same 111 kWh battery pack as the dual-motor version and has the same 250 kW peak charging capability. The motor produces 220 kW and 490 Nm of torque and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds. The long-range single-motor variant uses the same Brembo braking system as the rest of the Polestar 3 range. It comes with a new entry price in Germany of €79,890.
“This new entry point for our full-sized flagship electric SUV means Polestar 3 is now accessible to even more consumers than before,” said Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller.
Source: Polestar
BMW Group announced Friday a new partnership with SK tes to recycle EV batteries across Europe, expanding its closed-loop recycling program that began in China in 2022. The initiative will […]
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The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $635 million in grants to expand EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure across 27 states, four federally recognized tribes, and Washington, D.C. The funding, […]
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Chinese automaker BYD introduced its new compact electric SUV, the Atto 2, at the Brussels Motor Show this week, expanding its European lineup with an urban-focused vehicle that incorporates the […]
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Hyundai Motor UK revealed pricing and specifications for its new Inster Cross, an adventure-oriented variant of the company’s first small electric SUV launched earlier this year. The Inster Cross features […]
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Ace Green Recycling, a provider of sustainable battery recycling technology, has secured a site in Mundra, Gujarat, to build what it says will be India’s largest battery recycling facility. The site is strategically located near major ports handling over 10% of India’s maritime cargo.
The facility will build on Ace’s existing operations, which have been recycling lithium-ion batteries since 2023, including lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistries. Ace plans to establish 10,000 metric tons per year of LFP battery recycling capacity in India by 2026. The company, which is incorporated in Delaware, also has plans to deploy its recycling technology in Texas.
Ace says its LithiumFirst technology enables it to recycle LFP batteries at room temperature in a fully electrified hydrometallurgical process that produces no Scope 1 carbon emissions and no liquid or solid waste. Ace boasts commercial lithium recovery rates from LFP batteries of around 75%—the end product is lithium carbonate at purities exceeding 99%, which is fed back into the battery material supply chain.
“LFP is expected to dominate the lithium battery market by 2030, and Ace is strategically scaling our LFP battery recycling capacity to meet demand,” said Ace CEO Nishchay Chadha. “We believe that Ace is unique in its ability to sustainably recycle LFP batteries, and we plan to continue our focus on this market to build on our first-mover advantage. Our team recently visited battery recycling facilities in China, and we believe our LFP battery recycling technology to be more advanced, despite a more mature and larger-scale lithium-ion recycling ecosystem there.”
“Ace’s innovative technology enables profitable recycling of LFP batteries, even with the current low lithium price, by recovering significant amounts of these critical minerals,” added Chief Technology Officer Vipin Tyagi.
Source: Ace Green Recycling
The Federal Highway Administration has awarded $635 million in grants in Round 2 of the agency’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The grants fund 49 projects that will deploy more than 11,500 EV charging ports, as well as [sigh] hydrogen and natural gas fueling infrastructure along corridors and in communities across 27 states, four federally recognized tribes and the District of Columbia. $368 million of the funding will be allocated for 42 “community” projects, and $268 million will go towards 7 “corridor” fast charging projects along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors.
“The Biden Administration has made historic investments to support the EV transition and make sure it’s made in America,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “These investments will help states and communities build out a network of EV chargers in the coming years so that one day, finding a charge on a road trip will be as easy as filling up at a gas station.”
“Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts, we now have over 200,000 publicly available chargers nationwide and hundreds of new manufacturing facilities across 40 states, creating jobs and economic growth,” said Transportation Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg.
In keeping with President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative, which aims for 40% of the benefits of federal investments to flow to disadvantaged communities, 67% of the funding in this round will go to sites located in disadvantaged communities.
The project selections in this round of grants include four in Charged’s home state:
Source: Federal Highway Administration
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