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German automotive and industrial systems manufacturer ZF has opened its third plant in Shenyang, China, known as ZF Electric Mobility Systems, to produce and sell products such as electric axle drives for EVs.

The transfer of production lines and equipment to the Shenyang plant is proceeding. The next stage will focus on refining the electric drive system assembly and inspection production line to reach volume production in 2025.

The core components of the electric axle drives are based on ZF’s modular kit electric drive platform and cover front and rear axles, including motors, power electronics and reducers.

The modular design can meet power requirements from 100 kW to 300 kW and offers the flexibility to switch between synchronous and asynchronous motors depending on customer requirements. The motor features a hairpin winding for higher power and torque density, higher efficiency and optimized power output. The power electronics incorporate ZF’s High 2.0 silicon carbide (SiC) technology and can be upgraded to the 800 V platform, improving function safety while optimizing cost. The reducer design has also been improved to ensure optimum efficiency.

ZF Electrified Powertrain Technologies started operations in Hangzhou in 2022 to manufacture 800 V electric drives and reducers. ZF Guangzhou Technical Center opened in 2023. Construction of a second facility, ZF Guangzhou Electronics Plant, started at the site and is also scheduled to be completed in 2025.

“ZF attaches great importance to the Chinese market and the opening of the new plant in Shenyang fully demonstrates ZF’s determination to continue to invest and innovate in China,” said Renee Wang, Executive Vice President, President of China and Operation Asia Pacific at ZF. “To adapt to the ‘China speed’ and Chinese efficiency, we are advancing our localization strategy, including raw materials, equipment, R&D and others to accelerate the localization process.”

Source: ZF

San Francisco-headquartered WeaveGrid, a developer of charging management software for integrating EVs into power grids, has raised $28 million in a funding round led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth fund. 

The investment will be used to broaden collaborations with automakers and electric utilities. WeaveGrid’s EV management system is designed to enable grid-integrated EV charging, and offers utilities vehicle-to-grid capabilities and a patented approach to electric distribution optimization.

“Toyota is an invaluable collaborator in overcoming one of the most complex challenges of decarbonizing the auto industry: ensuring electric grid reliability by transforming EVs into grid-interactive assets,” said WeaveGrid CEO Apoorv Bhargava.

Source: WeaveGrid

Charging network operator EVPassport has announced it will deploy several hundred EV chargers at Daly Seven’s portfolio of 42 hotels.

Daly Seven operates a portfolio of 42 Hilton-, Marriott- and InterContinental Hotel Group-branded hotels in three states, namely North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. This is its first foray into offering guests access to EV chargers.

“Today’s environmentally conscious travelers expect hotels to provide sustainable options, such as convenient EV charging,” Joe Daly, the hotel chain’s CEO, said, adding that he found EVPassport’s solution both reliable and easy to use.

EVPassport will install the EV chargers in convenient locations at each hotel. In addition, the EVPassport reservation system will allow guests to reserve an EV charging station at the same time that they book a room.

The deal with Daly Seven will give EVPassport an opportunity to expand its footprint in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the US.

Source: EVPassport

China-based EVE Energy has introduced platforms for electric construction machinery, including its new Open Source Battery.

EVE’s platforms focus on four key areas: construction machinery, heavy-duty trucks, aerial work platforms and special machinery. They are designed to reduce charging time by 25%, exceed a lifespan of 5,000 cycles and achieve structural strength three times that of the old national standard, according to the company.

For construction vehicles, EVE Energy launched the B3P Platform, which uses Top-Bottom Liquid Cooling Technology to ensure full-temperature range operation while maintaining high strength and long lifespan. The integrated system can accommodate power demands ranging from 114 kWh to 700 kWh for conventional loaders and mining trucks.

For heavy-duty trucks and mining trucks, EVE has introduced the H3E Platform, which uses Cell-to-Pack (CTP) module-free and full-field foaming technology to increase system packaging efficiency and enhance structural reliability. The batteries can be mounted at the back or side.

For aerial work, EVE offers its ES series platform, featuring an integrated battery disconnect unit (BDU) which minimizes design costs while enhancing system reliability and space utilization. These products cater to the full series of scissor lift platforms ranging from 6 to 14 meters.

Source: EVE Energy

The first Audi Q6L e-tron has rolled off the production line in China – in a new factory operated jointly by Audi and FAW. The Audi FAW NEV Company builds exclusively electric cars – a second model is already in the pipeline.

ChargePoint and the Colorado Energy Office announced the completion of six fast-charging corridors for electric vehicles across the state. A total of 33 DC fast charging stations with more than 80 charging ports are now available.

Swedish airport operator Swedavia and Finnish EV infrastructure service provider Virta have signed an agreement. To that end, Virta will manage EV charging infrastructure at several airports in the country.

The path is now clear for Mercedes upcoming EQS electric SUV thanks to a decision from the German government. Mercedes’ DRIVE PILOT autonomous driving system has officially been approved for use on German roads.